Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cartoonists Association (KCA) has played a pivotal role in nurturing and celebrating the art of cartooning in the state for over four decades. Established on November 1, 1977, the association began its journey to bring together like-minded artists and promote satire through visual art. Pioneering Years 1977–1980: The first significant milestone came in 1978 with the first Cartoonists' Conference in Udupi, where renowned artists MTV Acharya and R. Moorthy were honoured. Following this, workshops and exhibitions were held under the guidance of legends like R. Moorthy and R.M. Hadapad. In 1979, the second Cartoonists' Conference was held at the Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Bengaluru, graced by esteemed cartoonists like R.K. Laxman, Abu Abraham, and Mario Miranda, who were felicitated during the event. Establishing Presence 1980–1990: Throughout the 1980s, KCA conducted several exhibitions and workshops across Karnataka—in Dharwad, Shivamogga, and Bengalu...
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