Humor and Satire

Herluf Bidstrup — a Danish cartoonist, depicted the life that surrounded him in the mid-20th century. In this volume, both his well-known cartoons and those that have not been published for over 30 years are collected. Light, humorous plots and sharp political satire can amuse not only adults but also children. After all, visual humor is accessible and universal for witty people of all ages. This is what makes Herluf Bidstrup's works unique.

A significant part of the Danish artist's work focuses on simple everyday themes. He managed to achieve what seemed impossible during a time of global discord and disunity — he was able to encompass all the people of the world in his humorous cartoons about typical Danes.

Herluf Bidstrup also took the opportunity to express through his drawings his indignation at global politics and the imperfections of society. The sharp dagger of his satire struck down fear-mongers and haters, gathering around him reasonable and caring people.

Even over time, Bidstrup's cartoons have not lost their relevance and continue to evoke Laughter and Joy in good, thoughtful people and strike at the very heart of the terrifying leviathan known as Enmity and Malice.