Zunar Celebrates 50 Years with Book Memoir
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Malaysia’s most renowned political cartoonist, Zunar (real name Zulkiflee Anwar Haque), is marking his 50 year career of “artistic rebellion” with a book entitled Melukis Dengan Hati (“Drawing with Heart”). The book was unveiled at an event attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister praised Zunar at the event. From Anis Zalani at MalayMail:
Anwar said his admiration for the veteran cartoonist extended beyond personal sentiment, saying that it was not due to any sympathetic portrayal of him, but rather the cartoonist’s brilliance in using minimal language to address national issues.
“I agree with what Zunar once said that drawing cartoons might seem easy, but to draw with understanding and conviction is something very difficult.
“He’s able to digest issues and problems through deep reading and understanding. That’s why I believe his work is not only important for revealing history but also serves as a powerful lesson,” he added.
Over the course of his career, he has been arrested, jailed, charged with sedition, and his books seized in attempts to silence him. He’s been recognized internationally for his courage. His many awards include: Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award (2011), International Press Freedom Award (2015), Cartooning for Peace Award (2016).
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