City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins led a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to officially open the My Humorous Brushstrokes cartoon exhibition, hosted by Texas Southern University (TSU) professor and veteran journalist-cartoonist Dr. Anthony Ogbo. The event, held April 9 at TSU’s MLK Center, was part of the School of Communication’s annual CommWeek celebration.
Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, the five-day exhibition showcased over 20 editorial cartoons, digital illustrations, and T-shirts featuring cartoon inscriptions. Designed to highlight the enduring relevance of traditional cartoons in journalism, the exhibit aimed to blend humor with thought-provoking commentary on current events and cultural themes.
In his opening remarks, Hollins commended the City of Houston’s ongoing support for arts and education and praised Dr. Ogbo’s work for its “powerful blend of creativity, commentary, and community engagement.
“This exhibit reminds us that laughter and reflection often go hand-in-hand,” Hollins said. “Art like this speaks volumes, not just through images but through the stories they tell.”
The exhibition also featured a special digital artwork titled Heartbeats of Houston, a poem by Dr. Chris Chinwe Ulasi from his collection Demigods of the Rainy Season. The piece was commissioned and designed by Dr. Ogbo using digital illustration techniques.
Dr. Ogbo, a visiting professor in TSU’s School of Communication, emphasized the role of editorial cartoons in media storytelling and highlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the creative process.
“My Humorous Brushstrokes represents not just my artistic style but also the evolving nature of storytelling,” Ogbo said. “Through cartooning, I can write, illustrate, and reflect on the world around us in a way that is engaging, insightful, and accessible.”
Open to the public from April 7–11, the exhibition invited students, faculty, and community members to experience the joy of visual satire while celebrating the fusion of tradition, technology, and talent. Organizers say the event not only entertained, but also encouraged dialogue around the value of artistic expression in contemporary journalism.
The exhibition marked another highlight in TSU’s CommWeek lineup, reinforcing the university’s commitment to fostering creativity, critical thought, and cultural enrichment through media and the arts.
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