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Explore the wonderful world of
British Cartoons and Comics

…“Cartoons are as old as drawing, though the use of the word in its present meaning dates back very precisely to a particular drawing, “Shadow and Substance” by John Leech in an edition of Punch magazine, published in 1843 now known as “Cartoon Number One”. The word at the time simply meant a life-sized working drawing for a tapestry or wall painting. The cartoon itself refers to the commissioning of designs for patriotic scenes from British history to adorn the walls of the new Palace of Westminster (the old one having burnt down in 1834) and is not remotely funny. This is not because the joke has gone stale and disappeared with age, since it was never intended to amuse. The cartoon is intended to disturb. Thus the word entered our language”
Steve Bell


 
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ABOUT THE CARTOON MUSEUM

The Cartoon Museum re-launched at 63 Wells Street on 1st July 2019! The design vision for the museum was led by Sam Jacob Studio, who used the language of cartoons and comics as inspiration for the new architecture.

The Cartoon Museum champions cartoon and comic art, highlighting its value to culture and society. Through our programme of exhibitions, events and workshops, we aim to:

  • Conserve & provide access to Britain’s cartoon and comic art heritage

  • Encourage participation in and raise awareness of a popular artform

  • Support new work by cartoonists and comics artists

We are a registered charity, run by a small team of staff and a Board of Trustees.

 

 

LOCATION

63 Wells Street
London, W1A 3AE
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HOURS

Mon, Tue & Wed | Closed
Thu | 11am - 8pm
Fri, Sat & Sun | 11am – 4pm

 CONTACT

hello@cartoonmuseum.org

T. 0207 580 8155