Origin of life, evolution of man, Archimedes principle, black holes or the Higgs boson some of the scientific questions cartoonist Antonio Forges blacksmithsHe reflected and expressed humor in his vignettes, who passed away in 2018. Now, some of these thoughts immortalized in his jokes, exhibition Science according to Forges, opened this thursday in Alicanteon its poster showing an Isaac Newton being struck on the head by the gravity of an apple and shouting: “Oyster!”
besides reading Quixote As he himself admits, more than twenty times Forges has made most of his vignettes. “demanding greater attention and resources for scientific institutions and the research community” as highlighted, referring directly to budget cuts or endless interns Juan Fuster VerduInstitutional delegate of the Higher Center for Scientific Research (CSIC) in the Community of Valencia, organizer of the exhibition opened at the Espacio Séneca in Alicante in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture.
Science according to Forges total images 66 cartoons published in El País newspaper between 1995-2018with a specific interpretation of scientific issues, as well as a heartfelt homage from the scientific community to this graphic humorist figure.
Although Forges had no specific scientific training, Fuster said, His interest in science “perhaps comes from his immense curiosity and ability to observe. According to his daughter Berta, he spent 14 hours observing his surroundings- and his profession of being precise in everything he does, we must add to that his ability to cause a smile.
Mayor of Culture Anthony Manresa underlined “The important didactic work that Forges has done throughout his professional careerand he reached a wider audience through humor in his vignettes.” After reminding the researcher, he added, “He was a very curious and wonderful observer, he made us laugh and showed us what research and life is all about.” Santiago GrisoliaThe person who passed away today gave “sad news” because he was a “great researcher”.
Exhibition to be seen until September 11 (Tuesday to Saturday, 18:30 – 21:00), already visited cities such as Valladolid, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Barcelona, Seville, Colunga (Asturias), Zaragoza, Valencia or Mallorca. Produced by CSIC’s Scientific Culture and Citizen Science and through the ‘Cuenta la Ciencia’ grant call and also by Dr. Collaborated with the General CSIC Foundation with support from the Antoni Esteve Foundation and the Instituto Quevedo. Humor Arts of the Fundación General Universidad de Alcalá.