CartoonArts International


CartoonArts International is a cartooning newspaper syndication service based in the United States. CartoonArts International distributes political and humor cartoons, caricatures, and graphics internationally and is updated daily. Most cartoons are in English, with some available in Spanish as well.
CartoonArts maintains one of the world's most extensive cartoon archives, representing more than 550 artists from over 75 countries. The artists provide commentary on news stories and personalities. Categories include "Views of the World," "Regional Views," "Wit of the World," "Featured Artists," "Comment & Caricature," and "Business Views."
Cartoonists & Writers Syndicate is a division of CartoonArts International. CWS represents such cartoonists as Javad Alizadeh, Gomaa Frahat, Roar Hagen, Stane Jagodič, Miel Prudencio Ma, Jovan Prokopljević, Lectrr, Ann Telnaes, and Martyn Turner.

History

CartoonArts International was founded by comic book artist Jerry Robinson in 1978. Robinson recalled the origin:
Robinson created Cartoonists & Writers Syndicate in 1984 in New York City.
On April 29, 2019, The New York Times Licensing Service announced it would cease to distribute cartoons from CartoonArts after it had provided an image, published in the April 25 issue of The New York Times International Edition, that was widely criticized as antisemitic.