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Political cartoons and landscapes of Josh Silburt

July 17, 2018 to September 3, 2018Monday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmTuesday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmWednesday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmThursday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmFriday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmSunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Political cartoonist Josh Silburt presents: Mackenzie King's Final Act!This exclusive exhibition includes original artwork by Josh Silburt (1914 – 1991), which were featured in newspapers across the country in the 1930s and 1940s. Josh Silburt's cartoons frequently caricatured Prime Minister Mackenzie King, or his policies, and touched on subjects of local, national, and international importance.Come to see this fascinating selection of Silburt's political cartoons, portraits and landscape paintings curated by Allan Silburt (son of the painter) and Debora Antoncic of the Riverbrink Art Museum.. 335 Laurier Avenue, EastOttawa, ON K1N 6R4.. Event Details. Location: 335 Laurier Avenue, East, Ottawa