# Exhibition: Does my head look BIG in this? The art of portrait caricature

Exhibition: Does my head look BIG in this? The art of portrait caricature at The Cartoon Museum, Saturday 23 May 2026, 10:30.

- Venue: The Cartoon Museum, Wells Street 63, W1A 3AE London
- Go to page: https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/whats-on-exhibitions/does-my-head-look-big-in-this-the-art-of-portrait-caricature

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An exhibition at The Cartoon Museum celebrates the art of portrait caricature. It traces the form from its origins in Renaissance Italy to its outrageous Golden Age in 18th-century England and its popularity today. The museum presents the caricaturist as a provocative, insightful and rude figure who hilariously reflects the society we live in, who we vote for, and the personalities we celebrate. The exhibition is made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

## Dates

- Saturday 23 May 10:30 — The Cartoon Museum

Written by a model, sources: [cartoonmuseum.org](https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/whats-on-exhibitions/does-my-head-look-big-in-this-the-art-of-portrait-caricature)

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