(Fornebu) The accurate, creative, and influential editorial cartoonist is honoured with the distinguished culture award for his inventive and satirical works spanning over three decades.
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"It's a great pleasure and an honour to receive the Telenor Culture prize, especially considering the list of previous winners. I highly appreciate that the jury recognises the importance of the commentary drawing in a time when satire is under pressure," says award winner Marvin Halleraker.
The Norwegian editorials cartoonist has submitted commentary drawings, portraits, and other creative works for various Norwegian newspapers since 1990. He has illustrated many books, authored several picture books, and worked with painting, photography, and music. Reflects
The annual Telenor Culture Prize - Boundless communication has since 1995 honoured Scandinavian artists or institutions who have excelled in music, film, literature, visual arts, or performing arts. It has been awarded to both established artists and newer talents, and the prize consists of
For the very first time, the Telenor Culture Prize is awarded to an editorial cartoonist and satirist.
"Marvin Halleraker has, with a burning passion, worked steadily with numerous societal issues and problems for more than 30 years. As a constant explorer of the art and a team player in the newsroom who always delivers on his promises, Halleraker's behaviours reflect many of
Making the incomprehensible comprehensible
"Marvin Halleraker is awarded the prize for his unparalleled ability to artistically interpret and present complex issues that concern us all. He possesses a unique ability to make the incomprehensible immediately comprehensible through visual expressions with high artistic quality. His drawings are at an international top-level, as is his production volume, distributing artistic comments on ongoing issues under heavy time pressure," says Martin Eia-Revheim, leader of the jury.
The jury states in its justification that Halleraker has, over the years, impressed his audience through his extraordinary ideas, his rare observational ability, and brilliant technique.
"Many of us have been touched by his works throughout the years. Recent examples include comments on the
The jury of 2021
Martin Eia-Revheim, project manager at
Martin Eia-Revheim, leader of the jury | +47 480 10 990
Stian-kristoffer.sande@telenor.com | +47 975 39 221
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