Born in Shanghai and currently based in Australia, Badiucao is one of China's most prolific and well-known political cartoonists. A new e-book published by China Digital Times collects over 50 of his drawings over the past two years. The artist confronts a variety of social and political issues head-on in his powerful work, while infusing his drawings with a wry sense of humor. He readily adapts sardonic Internet memes -- such as the nickname for President Xi Jinping, "Steamed Bun Xi" -- while m...
Chinese Artist's New Cartoons Target Elite Politicians With Deadly Seriousness
The Huffington Post - 2 Feb 2016 21:09
Born in Shanghai and currently based in Australia, Badiucao is one of China's most prolific and well-known political cartoonists. A new e-book published by China Digital Times collects over 50 of his drawings over the past two years. The artist confronts a variety of social and political issues head-on in his powerful work, while infusing his drawings with a wry sense of humor. He readily adapts sardonic Internet memes -- such as the nickname for President Xi Jinping, "Steamed Bun Xi" -- while m...
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