Step into the mind of a Private Eye cartoonist – in this free exhibition in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
Artist Mike Barfield’s drawings have featured in the satirical newspaper Private Eye for almost 30 years, and now his unique collection of work will be brought together for the first time in this new exhibition.
The Mind of Mike Barfield Exhibition is at Rural Arts, Thirsk, from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 19 October 2024.
Barfield, whose hometown is Thirsk, is also an author, biologist, TV producer and radio comedy writer. His art features a commentary on modern life, observations of the surreal and trademark topical wit.
The vast exhibit at Rural Arts will showcase 200 of his cartoons.
Rural Arts senior creative producer Julian Hartley said the organisation was delighted to be hosting the exhibition. “We’re very excited to be showing this exhibition and just feel very fortunate to have such an interesting artist living locally,” he said.
“Mike’s work has universal appeal and I’m certain all visitors will find something that will make them smile.”
Finding that humour is the whole point for Barfield. “I just want to make people laugh,” he says.
To find out more visit the Rural Arts website. The exhibition is free to visit.
Mike Barfield is also hosting an evening event alongside the exhibition on Friday 11 October. Find out more and reserve your free ticket here.