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Satirical Illustrations Of Today’s Problems Drawn In The Style Of The 50s
Satirical Illustrations Of Today’s Problems Drawn In The Style Of The 50s
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Satirical Illustrations Of Today’s Problems Drawn In The Style Of The 50s

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John Holcroft is a well-known British illustrator who has worked for BBC, Reader’s Digest, The Guardian and the Financial Times, among others. However, what makes him famous are not his employers, but the brilliant satire reflected in his illustrations and the retro style he uses to create them.

Everytime Holcroft publishes a new drawing, they inevitably go viral and spread all over the Internet. His style is based on advertisements from the 50’s, and he reproduces everything from their visual design style down to their aged vintage feel.

The content of these illustrations, however, is anything but old-fashioned – social issues and modern behavior drawn in a satirical way. The issues he focuses on include our dependence on technology, society’s greed and the devaluation of workers, just to name a few.

More info: johnholcroft.com | Behance | Facebook (via: BoredPanda.es)

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    FayaVillar
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i loved the one with the doctor and the coin.REALLY accurate.

    NarthikKrabbypatty
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At all of you so quick to judge - tell me how many of you work for free??

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    ScottCummings
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    truth in art makes incredible art

    C.Silva
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved the one with the man watching TV, growing roots out of his a** into the chair... Also true if you sit all day in front of the computer

    BērtulisBērziņš
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least at computer the mind has possibility to learn, discover or just wander in somewhere nice. while at TV, whell you know yourself

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    Melodie
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What did that one guy with the polka dot suit mean?

    LaraFellfrom-sky
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess no matter how much you dress it up we are all still slaves to the machine, cogs in the same wheel...there are no "individuals"

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    JanvanTonder
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant social comment and excellent style and execution.

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    FayaVillar
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i loved the one with the doctor and the coin.REALLY accurate.

    NarthikKrabbypatty
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At all of you so quick to judge - tell me how many of you work for free??

    Load More Replies...
    ScottCummings
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    truth in art makes incredible art

    C.Silva
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved the one with the man watching TV, growing roots out of his a** into the chair... Also true if you sit all day in front of the computer

    BērtulisBērziņš
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least at computer the mind has possibility to learn, discover or just wander in somewhere nice. while at TV, whell you know yourself

    Load More Replies...
    Melodie
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What did that one guy with the polka dot suit mean?

    LaraFellfrom-sky
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess no matter how much you dress it up we are all still slaves to the machine, cogs in the same wheel...there are no "individuals"

    Load More Replies...
    JanvanTonder
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant social comment and excellent style and execution.

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