Bill Leak (1956 – 2017): The Extraordinary Journey of an Australian Cartooning Icon

Bill Leak, Illustration by Tor, Image: Toons Mag

Desmond Robert “Bill” Leak (9 January 1956 – 10 March 2017) was a leading Australian editorial cartoonist, caricaturist, and portraitist. Revered for his technical artistry and feared for his confrontational wit, Leak shaped the national conversation for more than three decades through his biting cartoons, rich oil portraits, and fearless social commentary. A nine-time Walkley […] More

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Bruce Petty (1929 – 2023): Master of Political Satire and Mechanical Imagination

Bruce Petty, Illustration by Tor, Image: Toons Mag

Bruce Leslie Petty (23 November 1929 – 6 April 2023) was a legendary Australian political satirist, sculptor, filmmaker, and cartoonist. For over seven decades, he created thought-provoking, intricately drawn illustrations that deconstructed politics, economics, and social dynamics with razor-sharp wit and whimsical complexity. Renowned for his Oscar-winning animation Leisure, his iconic machine-like visual metaphors, and […] More

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