A CARTOONIST renowned for satirising world figures is exhibiting his work in the region.

Andrzej Krauze is best known for his political cartoons, which are published in The Guardian.

Originally from Warsaw, his work is on show at Shandy Hall, near Coxwold, North Yorkshire, the former home of writer Laurence Sterne.

Patrick Wildgust, curator of Shandy Hall, said: "We asked him to come and exhibit here because of his work illustrating The Book of Lost Books.

"The book features chapters on books which were never written and includes a section on Laurence Sterne.

"He was writing a four-part work called Sentimental Journey but had only finished two parts when he died and this is mentioned."

Mr Wildgust said the display included drawings that have not been shown anywhere else, as well as a number of new and original works, which are for sale."

The cartoonist was born in 1947 and went to the Academy of Fine Arts, in Warsaw, but left Poland in the 1980s. With his work regularly being censored by the Polish authorities, he moved to London.

After arriving in England, he worked at the Old Vic Theatre where he created images for its shows. Gradually, his work began to be printed in The Times, The Listener and New York Times newspapers.

This was followed by work for the British Council on a human rights theme.

But it his work for The Guardian, used to illustrate the paper's features, which has gained him most recognition.

The collection will head back to Poland next year for a display in Krakow.

It can be viewed daily, except Saturdays, until July 29. Entry is free to the display, which is open from 11am to 4.30pm. Normal entry charges apply to enter Shandy Hall.

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