Snooty riots
2010
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2010
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Snooty riots is a 2010 by Nick Newman, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a rowdy group of cartoon characters causing chaos. On the left, students throw objects like fire extinguishers and shout "Boo!" while protesting "Snooty Towers." On the right, a group of men in suits cheer, throwing a plant pot and toast with drinks, celebrating their mischief. The artist uses bold lines and speech bubbles to make the scene feel fast and loud. The characters’ exaggerated expressions and messy surroundings add to the humor. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Nick Newman.
The cartoon strip titled "Dave Snooty AND HIS NEW PALS" by Nick Newman in 2010 consists of two frames. The left frame shows three men atop a tower observing protestors below, with a caption criticizing the protestors for damaging "Snooty Towers." The right frame depicts six formally dressed men and a waiter drinking wine, accompanied by a caption suggesting that the protestors should instead target restaurants, referencing their own past behavior at Oxford. The title and captions are affixed as separate pasted elements.
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Nick Newman makes British political drawings that skewer the powerful with quick lines and sharp punchlines.
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