The "Searching for Life" exhibition by cartoonist Salman al-Malik has opened at the headquarters of the Qatar Press Center (QPC) in the presence of a number of artists, cartoonists and the public.In a press statement, al-Malik - one of the most prominent visual artists and cartoonists in Qatar - praised the QPC for hosting the exhibition. It coincides with the publication of a book bearing the same title "Searching for Life", which includes his career and biography, and some of the cartoon drawings published in daily and weekly newspapers.Al-Malik said the exhibition reflects important local and global societal issues, and includes more than 250 cartoons that document his creative career, and touch on various topics, such as the Palestinian issue, high prices, loans, high school fees, and excavations."It is the first individual cartoon exhibition that I have held after a series of previous exhibitions, and it is the culmination of a career spanning more than 35 years in the field of caricature art," he saidAl-Malik pointed out that 75% of his drawings deal with local social issues, while the remaining deal with international and regional issues, which reflects the balance between the two axes: local and global.Saad bin Mohamed al-Rumaihi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the QPC, said: "The art of caricature is one of the most important tools of expression that contributes to shedding light on urgent societal issues in an innovative and satirical way. It is a unique means of communicating with society, and drawing the attention of officials to many existing problems. It has an exceptional ability to convey messages directly and briefly, which makes it an integral part of journalism, and an effective tool for driving the wheel of change.”Al-Rumaihi pointed out in his speech that many of the works of al-Malik have contributed to making a tangible impact in addressing some societal phenomena. Thanks to his innovative way of addressing issues, which provokes thought and pushes the concerned parties to take action.Al-Rumaihi stressed that the exhibition, which runs until Jan 26, represents a living model of the role of art in serving society, stressing the importance of supporting these initiatives to raise awareness and shed light on issues of concern to citizens.
January 22, 2025 | 10:52 PM