Opening celebration 12 April 2025, 11:00 - 14:00
James Gillray, (1756 - 1815), is often thought of as one of our most important editorial cartoonists. His biting sense of wit, and eye for detail are truly timeless, and his masterful draftsmanship, carries through the years. In these days of the plutocratic dismemberment of a world order which brought a relative peace to the West, we see his influence in the satirisation of Trump and Putin by Mark Rowson. The pair currently employed in the carving of the globe, as was depicted in Gillray’s most famous work: ‘The Plum-pudding in danger’. History repeats.
This work survives the artist by the uneasy virtue of ongoing relevance. So too does the posthumous work of another inspiree, Peter Forster, though for a much less ominous reason.
Peter Forster, (1934 - 2021) fused mockery with comedic whimsy. After pursuing a career as a freelance illustrator, Peter took employment in the Department of the Environment’s graphic design studio. Here, he often travelled the country and took on several commissions, characterfully smuggling the seditious into the most austere of surroundings. The show features a wide array of his drawings with accompanying pieces, taken from across his expansive body of work.
turntable gallery is delighted to bring these two giants of illustration together for the first time. This poignant exhibition runs from April 12th to May 10th and is sure to be popular!
