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Kari Suomalainen: Disney & cartoon characters
Kari Suomalainen (1920-99) was Finland's most famous political cartoonist, known as Kari. He used sometimes Disney characters in his cartoons, naturally not much asking permission from Disney Company, but as an anecdote, it was the same Sanoma Corporation which published Kari's cartoons in Helsingin Sanomat 1951-1991 and also weekly comic book Aku Ankka (like Walt Disney's Comics & Stories in US). For me those cartoons with Disney characters are the most valuable, not financially, but once linking into Disney universe. During 40 years Kari hardly used more than 10 times Disney characters. Kari's cartoons became very popular throughout the nation. While most of them comment on current politics, some are based on everyday life. Suomalainen received many awards for his work, including the National Cartoonist Society (US) award in 1959. Kari donated most of his drawings and paintings (circa 9000 artwork, 90++% from his production) to Visavuori foundation in 1988. Just like Carl Giles (from UK), he donated some artwork for friends and for the persons he draw into his daily cartoons. It was merit to be in his cartoon, and get that original artwork, many politicians wished it would happen for them. There is designed exhibition hall in Visavuori where part of these artwork is exhibited. This building was named Kari's Pavilion and was opened in 1990. I have collected his originals since late 1980s and this collection is the biggest private collection now.
There are 10 Pieces of Art In This Gallery.
Kari, editorial cartoon 12.4.1989 (to blow your own trumpet - Members of Parliament; Garfield pastiche)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Comic Strip |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 267 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 1/23/2021 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon 12.4.1989 (to blow your own trumpet - Members of Parliament; Garfield pastiche)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
267 Views
Kari, editorial cartoon 12.9.1986 (Aku Ankka / Donald Duck & Dumbo)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Illustration |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 432 |
| Comments: | 1 |
| Added to Site: | 12/25/2021 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon 12.9.1986 (Aku Ankka / Donald Duck & Dumbo)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
432 Views, 1 Comment
Kari, editorial cartoon 15.6.1988 (Mickey Mouse)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Comic Strip |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 842 |
| Comments: | 2 |
| Added to Site: | 12/18/2018 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon 15.6.1988 (Mickey Mouse)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
842 Views, 2 Comments
Kari, editorial cartoon 21.11.1975 (Donald Duck, Asterix & Lee Van Cleef)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Illustration |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 472 |
| Comments: | 1 |
| Added to Site: | 12/24/2024 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon 21.11.1975 (Donald Duck, Asterix & Lee Van Cleef)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
472 Views, 1 Comment
Kari, editorial cartoon 22.5.1981 (Mickey, Goofy & Pluto visiting in Helsinki)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Comic Strip |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 450 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 8/31/2019 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon 22.5.1981 (Mickey, Goofy & Pluto visiting in Helsinki)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
450 Views
Kari, editorial cartoon 26.5.1974 (politicized Finnish Broadcasting Company)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Comic Strip |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 349 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 12/31/2020 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon 26.5.1974 (politicized Finnish Broadcasting Company)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
349 Views
Kari, editorial cartoon 31.5.1988 (Popeye, Bluto & Swee'Pea)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Comic Strip |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 976 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 5/2/2019 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon 31.5.1988 (Popeye, Bluto & Swee'Pea)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
976 Views
Kari, editorial cartoon, 17.12.1980 (Donald Duck, Beagle Boys & tax for comic books)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Comic Strip |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 892 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 9/1/2019 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon, 17.12.1980 (Donald Duck, Beagle Boys & tax for comic books)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
892 Views
Kari, editorial cartoon, June 1994 (Carl Barks & Uncle Scrooge)
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Comic Strip |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 635 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 9/1/2019 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, editorial cartoon, June 1994 (Carl Barks & Uncle Scrooge)
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
635 Views
Kari, pencil portrait of Carl Barks, in Visavuori 16.6.1994
Art Details
| Artist: | Kari Suomalainen (All) |
| Media Type: | Pencil |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 1121 |
| Comments: | 2 |
| Added to Site: | 9/1/2019 |
About the Owner
| Matti Eronen | |
| Member Since: | March 2017 |
Kari, pencil portrait of Carl Barks, in Visavuori 16.6.1994
Artist: Kari Suomalainen (All)
1121 Views, 2 Comments
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