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Gerald Scarfe
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Born in London in 1936, Gerald’s career has spanned more than 60 years.

He established himself as a satirical cartoonist working for Punch magazine and Private Eye during the early sixties. He was political cartoonist for the Sunday Times for 50 years, and for The New Yorker magazine for 15 years.

Other work includes collaborations with Pink Floyd, including for their 1979 Album The Wall and as production designer for the 1982 film adaptation.

Scarfe designed Disney’s animated feature Hercules (1997) and created the opening titles for Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.

He has designed sets and costumes for plays, operas, ballet, and musicals including Orpheus in the Underworld (ENO), The Nutcracker (English National Ballet), Fantastic Mr Fox, and The Magic Flute (LA Opera). He has had many one-man exhibitions worldwide.

Gerald Scarfe

Gerald Scarfe
Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator

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