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Step into the sharp, subversive world of satire, past and present, in this lively panel inspired by the Driehaus Museum’s exhibition Ink & Outrage: 18th-Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin. Using the exhibition as a springboard, writers and contributors from The Onion and The New Yorker will bring the conversation into the present day, exploring how satire is crafted, circulated, and received in today’s fast-moving media landscape.

This discussion focuses on the enduring mechanics of satire, its targets, its techniques, and its cultural impact. Panelists will reflect on how their own practices echo (or diverge from) historical traditions, revealing how, in many ways, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Moderated by Colin Barr of the University of Notre Dame, whose scholarship bridges Irish and English history, the conversation offers audiences a unique opportunity to connect the incisive humor of the 18th century with the satirical voices shaping public discourse today. Whether you’re a longtime fan of contemporary satire or newly curious, this program invites you to see both past and present with fresh eyes.

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Go behind the scenes of printmaking during this special on-site visit to the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative.

Inspired by the works on view in our Ink & Outrage exhibition, this program explores the enduring artistry of intaglio printmaking. The satirical prints featured in the exhibition were originally hand-drawn onto copper plates by artists in London and Dublin, then etched, inked, and printed using specialized presses designed to transfer every intricate line onto paper. Remarkably, these same techniques are still in use today.

In this exclusive collaboration, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Founder and Director Deborah Maris Lader will lead an in-depth demonstration, offering a rare opportunity to witness etching and engraving processes firsthand. Through live explanation and hands-on insight, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the technical precision and creative expression that define this centuries-old practice. Ideal for print enthusiasts, collectors, historians, and the simply curious, this program invites you to discover how artists, then and now, continue to be captivated by the transformative power of ink.

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While a serious business, the fashion industry has often been perceived as frivolous. A world populated by insiders obsessing over the cut, color and style of a garment. For some 300 years, cartoonists have cast their satirical lens on fashion, capturing trends at their most absurd. In this visually immersive lecture, Alex Aubry, Director of SAIC’s Fashion Resource Center, explores the role of satire as a visual record of social mores, tastes and opinions on fashionable dress. While using humor to ridicule vanity, excess and eccentricity, the most talented satirists were also keen observers of society. For those who followed them, satirical cartoons also ignited larger conversation around gender roles, class, and morality in a rapidly changing world.

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Important Note: This program will be held IN PERSON at the Driehaus Museum. 

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