Bengaluru: Subhani, an acclaimed cartoonist of international repute, claimed here on Saturday that the immediacy and human sensitivity that make political cartooning a distinct and enduring form of expression are no match, apart from being beyond the reach of Artificial Intelligence. Four decades of cartooning: He made these remarks in a written speech delivered after receiving the Barton Award 2026 for lifetime achievement for excellence in cartooning. It may be recalled here that Subhani has been into cartooning for the past forty years! AI impacting creative fields: Subhani admitted that Artificial Intelligence is impacting many creative fields such as painting, illustration, copywriting, music, filmmaking and IT. However, political cartooning is less threatened because it is a deeply personal and intellectual art form shaped by judgement, experience and social awareness. AI cannot fully replicate: According to Subhani, cartoonists interpret political events with unique perspect...
Bengaluru: AI might have made a foray into multiple fields, including drawing, painting, caricaturing and cartooning, but it is not all that easy to do the same in political cartooning, opined Subhani, veteran cartoonist, here on Saturday. Barton Award 2026: He was speaking after receiving the 'Barton Award 2026' for lifetime achievement award for excellence in cartooning, in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the art of cartooning. The Indian Institution of Cartoonists organised the event in association with the Maya Kamat family and Barton Group. 35,000 cartoons! Subhani has been associated with the Deccan Chronicle since 1990 as the Cartoon Editor, while he began his cartooning career with the Andhra Bhoomi in 1985. He also has the unique distinction of having drawn more than 35,000 cartoons and 10,000 illustrations, in addition to penning several books. Prize distribution: The prize distribution ceremony of the Maya Kamath Memorial International Cartoon Co...