The 2021 Behind the Lines cartoon exhibition sets out to prove one thing: you just can't predict the future

 In a year where Australians sought consolation in statistical models and predictions, one thing became clear: you just can't predict the future.

And that's exactly what's on display at this year's Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.

The annual exhibition offers up a satirical summary of the year that was in politics with 126 different artworks from more than 40 cartoonists.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-14/2021-behind-the-lines-political-cartoon-exhibition/100697826



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