Against the Status Quo: Egypt’s Centuries-long Relationship with Caricatures

Against the Status Quo: Egypt’s Centuries-long Relationship with Caricatures

In Egypt, a single sharply-drawn caricature has often spoken more defiantly than a thousand words. As Egyptians overthrew governments, protested injustice, and sought new freedoms, one weapon has remained constant and quietly mighty: the satirical cartoon. From colonial resistance to digital dissent, caricature has served as a visual battlefield where Egyptians waged their quiet revolutions.  During Egypt’s most turbulent modern moments, such as…