Playing Politics

Following a long tradition of political decks, leading politicians are portrayed on the court cards and jokers by four caricaturists, Marc (Mark Boxer), Trog (Wally Fawkes), Gerald Scarfe and John Springs. See the Box►

Above: “Playing Politics” or “Cabinet Shuffle” specially commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum in conjunction with InterCol London, designed by Wurr & Wurr, printed by Carta Mundi, 1983.

CREDITS

Images courtesy Rex Pitts. Leaflet notes by Yasha Beresiner and Nicky Bird.