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December 12, 2010 In art, drawing, illustration, words and language By Patricia Saxton

The Power of Cartoons

A fantastic talk from TED Talks:  In a series of witty punchlines, Patrick Chappatte makes a poignant case for the power of the humble cartoon. His projects in Lebanon, West Africa and Gaza show how, in the right hands, the pencil can illuminate serious issues and bring the most unlikely people together.

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