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Behind the Lines: The Year's Best Cartoons 2008 is a celebration of the best Australian political cartoons sourced throughout the year.

Behind the Lines was on show at the National Museum of Australia from 2 December 2008 to 1 February 2009. This touring exhibition was also on show at the State Library of Queensland from 21 November 2009 to 14 March 2010.

Explore more of the exhibition

Introduction to 2008 cartoons

A reflection on 2008 as seen through the cartoons included in Behind the Lines.

About the artists

Read brief biographies of the artists whose work features in the exhibition.​

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