4^th April 2000

CARTOONIST ON CAMPUS

A cartoonist who is a regular favourite in several national newspapers will make a return visit to the University of Lincolnshire & Humberside tomorrow to give a free lecture on the art movement which followed the Mexican Revolution.

Tim Sanders will appear at the Co-op Lecture Theatre, Lincoln campus, at 7.30pm to give an in-depth talk entitled ‘The Mexican Muralists’, explaining the new wave of artistic expression which followed the revolution 1910-1917.

A freelance cartoonist, Tim has had his drawings printed in national newspapers including the Independent, the Guardian and the Observer. Earlier in the day he will give a talk to journalism students about his work with the nationals.

Post-revolution, Mexico was awash with social change and art played a major part in the reflection of these changes. Striking murals depicting the new movement were produced around the country as a way of capturing both the forgotten past and the unknown future.

The visit is being organised by Spanish lecturer Andy Daglish, who studied for his degree alongside Tim and remained friends with him after graduating. Like Andy, Tim did a degree in Spanish, and he spent a year in Mexico as part of his studies.

For more details contact Andy Daglish on 01522 886344.

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Sam Hendley

Press Officer

Marketing (Media Relations)

Tel: 01522 886042

Fax: 01522 882088

e-mail: shendley@lincoln.ac.uk