The Art of Resistance: Defending Academic Freedom since 1933 | Page 140

Chris Riddell?british
In Defence of Academic Freedom
2013
Signed
Framed
Pen and ink on paper
29.5 x 42 cm
Guide Price £500

Chris is an accomplished artist and political
cartoonist for The Observer. He is well-known
for his collaborations with the author Paul
Stewart on books such as Muddle Earth,
and has also illustrated several picture books
for younger children. He writes and illustrates
Macmillan’s award winning and captivating
OTTOLINE young fiction series. He has won
many awards for his work, including the Nestlé
Gold Award and the rare honour of two Kate
Greenaway Medals. Chris lives in Brighton.

“

I was born in apartheid South Africa, my parents going into exile when
I was a year old. Our home was always full of South African opponents
to the regime, including churchmen, teachers and academics, so CARA’s
work has a personal resonance for me and I’m delighted to be able to
support it.

”

chris riddell

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