Kurt Westergaard

Cartoonist, creator of Muhammad cartoons

Kurt Westergaard - Cartoonist, creator of Muhammad cartoons
Born

July 13th, 1935
89 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Denmark

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A cartoonist created a series of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad published in 2005, which sparked international controversy and protests. The cartoons were part of a larger commentary on freedom of expression and artistic license. Throughout the career, focused on political cartoons within Danish media. Faced threats due to the response from various groups regarding the cartoons, leading to personal security challenges and relocation. Continued to advocate for freedom of speech until passing.

Created Muhammad cartoons published in 2005

Worked for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten

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