'A taste of one's own medicine': exhibition launch

Join us to celebrate the launch of our exciting new exhibition exploring the ridiculed and the reviled in the RCP’s satirical print collection.

Be among the first to explore the exhibition, hear senior curator Lowri Jones’ introduction and enjoy a fantastic talk from former curator of the Punch Collection, Amanda-Jane Doran.

The Art of Laughter: the development of caricature and satirical drawing in Britain

The art of cartooning is a curiously British one; we all love Matt’s daily, pithy gags and Peter Brooke’s beautifully composed and coloured takes on the political scene. But did you realise that this art form began in ancient cultures and among revered Italian master painters? Using highlights from the RCP’s own collection and other timeless cartoons, Amanda-Jane Doran will trace the eccentric beginnings of this complex yet familiar and hard-hitting graphic tradition.

This event is hybrid; you can purchase a ticket to join us in person, or to tune in online for the speeches and to take part in the Q&A.

All proceeds from this event will go to support the work of the RCP archive, heritage library and museum. A discount is available for Art Pass holders.

This event is supported by the Art Fund.