Patrick Chappatte

Award-Winning Globally Recognized Editorial Cartoonist

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Patrick Chappatte Biography

The New York Times stopped publishing editorial cartoons in 2019, and that may have been a bit premature. We need biting political humor and – more importantly – democratic freedom – now more than ever. Award-winning editorial cartoonist Patrick Chappatte continues to influence and inspire with the power of his pen.

He’s a pioneer in the unique field of graphic journalism, or “comics reportage,” publishing more than 30 stories ranging from the condition of the slums in Nairobi to the threat of gangs in Guatemala. Other subjects he fearlessly tackles include U.S. death rows and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chappatte currently illustrates the state (and absurdity) of the world for such diverse pubs as Der Spiegel (Germany), Neue Zurcher Zeitung (Switzerland), Le Canard (France), and The Boston Globe (The United States).

He can speak to your audience about why editorial viewpoints matter – a cause he has championed and helped define for over 30 years. He’ll share his opinion on opinions, and how being an advocate for free expression can empower your attendees. He’s spoken at the World Economic Forum, TED events, and New York Times conferences. A three-time recipient of The Best Cartoonist Award from the Overseas Press Club of America, Chappatte embellishes his intimate talks with amusing, thought-provoking cartoons and animations. He’ll stir your audience with such heated topics as politics, economics, environmental issues, and human rights and how they can be addressed with farcical conviction. He can relate to audiences of all ages, even those who were not raised reading newspaper editorial cartoons: he was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and received an honorary doctorate from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in 2022.

“We need humor like we need the air we breathe,” Chappatte says. “Political cartoons were born with democracy, and they are challenged when freedom is.”

After stays in New York and Los Angeles, Chappatte currently lives and works in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2024.

Patrick Chappatte Speaking Topics

  • Defending Democracy and Freedom of Expression

    “We need humor like we need the air we breathe.” In a talk illustrated with highlights from a career spent skewering everything from dictators and ideologues to selfies and social media mobs, Chappatte makes a resounding, often hilarious case for the necessity of satire. “Political cartoons were born with democracy, and they are challenged when freedom is."

  • Developing New Ideas Through the Power of Visual Synthesis

    In this talk, Patrick highlights the use of visual aids and techniques to stimulate creativity, foster innovation, break through mental barriers, and approach problem-solving in a multidimensional and intuitive manner. By leveraging visual synthesis, individuals can enhance their cognitive processes, generate novel ideas, and unlock new possibilities.

Patrick Chappatte Videos

  • A free world needs satire | Patrick Chappatte
    We need humor like we need the air we breathe, says editorial cartoonist Patrick Chappatte. In a talk illustrated with highlights from a career spent...

Patrick Chappatte Books

  • Attention Chute de Mythes
    Attention Chute de Mythes
  • Fins de règne
    Fins de règne
  • Au coeur de la vague
    Au coeur de la vague
  • This is the End: The Last Cartoons from The New York Times
    This is the End: The Last Cartoons from The New York Times

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Patrick Chappatte is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Defending Democracy and Freedom of Expression and Developing New Ideas Through the Power of Visual Synthesis. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patrick Chappatte for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Patrick Chappatte generally travels from GenevaSwitzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Brookhiser, Kevin Eastman, Todd Purdum, David Zinczenko and Dan Flynn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patrick Chappatte for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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