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temse art , figure drawing history , graphic design , printmaking , publicity belgian caricature , editorial cartoon , illustrator 14 september 1961 karl_meersman_portrait . jpg karl meersman
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karl meersman

karl meersman -lrb- born 14 september 1961 -rrb- is a belgian editorial cartoonist , living in sint-niklaas .
he is known for his weekly caricatures in the popular magazines `` trends '' and `` knack '' .
since 2004 , meersman lives with former vrt journalist lies martens .
meersman 's art has been widely lauded in the press , in the art world , and in politics .
he gained international attention when his work was displayed in the belgian consulate in new york , in 2006 -- 2007 .
