Satirical illustrations

In his illustrations, Koren Shadmi reflects the problems of modern society that concern us all.

2 men sawing a tree with a barcode, about consumerism and climate change

Our world is not perfect and there are many things that need changing. We should probably start with ourselves because understanding our problems is the first step toward solving them.

Edgar Degas, a 19th-century French impressionist, once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see”. Indeed, with their intricate work, artists often send a message, which can evoke all sorts of emotions, be it astonishment, joy, anger, or others. And as the quote suggests, make us notice things we haven’t yet; or, in some cases, aren’t willing to.

We all know that nothing is perfect. Our modern society included. Many things are problematic and troubling, and even though we notice them, we are not too fast to work on fixing pressing social issues.

Living in the 21st century can be hectic for some, sometimes we need to step back and take a look at the world we live in. That's exactly what artist Pawel

Art isn't created just to please our eyes; it also transfers ideas and provokes thought. Austrian cartoonist Gerhard Haderer has been producing satirical illustrations for decades now, highlighting why today's society is nowhere near perfect.

Editorial illustration for an article about philanthropy