Rabi Mishra’s cartoons on display

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 19: Popular cartoonist Rabi Mishra’s 1st solo cartoon exhibition, titled ‘Depiction,’ has kicked off at Umoja Cafe in NB Centre, Naya Baneshwor, Kathmandu, starting from Thursday. 

The 10-day exhibition, running until January 28, showcases Mishra’s first-ever solo collection, featuring around 35 cartoons that have been previously published in various newspapers and magazines over his illustrious career of 17 years.

Mishra, also the general secretary of the Cartoonist Club of Nepal, expressed his belief that cartoons go beyond mere images, they serve as a powerful medium for expressing views, emotions and humor.

 “Cartoons are a great means for me to communicate with society,” Mishra remarked, emphasising the significance of satire in his work.

The exhibition highlights Mishra’s unique perspective on current events, societal scenes, characters, trends, and ideas through the lens of satire.Despite engaging in other forms of art, Mishra proudly identifies himself as a cartoonist. 

His cartoons challenge and provide commentary on those in positions of power, reflecting his commitment to addressing and disagreeing with prevailing events and ideas in society.

Viewers have the opportunity to watch cartoons that satirise politicians, societal issues and those in power. 

Mishara said that he chose to showcase his cartoon exhibition in the open spaces of a mall rather than art galleries.

 The aim was to generate awareness among the general audience about the art of cartoons and its significance in society, he added.