Ben Heine

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© 2007 - Ben Heine
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I studied art and journalism and currently produce various illustrations, political cartoons, digital creations, portraits, caricatures and paintings.

I have collaborated with several printed magazines and papers, such as ‘La Libre Belgique’ (Belgium), ‘European Voice’ (Belgium), ‘Acque & Terre’ (Italia), ‘Le Monde Diplomatique’, Polish edition (Poland), ‘As-Safir’ (Lebanon), ‘Al Baath’ (Syria), ‘Europa In De Wereld’ (Holland), ‘Pulse’ (Great Britain)...

I have also worked with different online references such as ‘Media With Conscience’, ‘The peoples Voice’, ‘Rebelion’, ‘Point.e’, ‘Le Grand Soir Info’, ‘Axis of Logic’, ‘Cafe Babel’, ‘Tlaxcala’, ‘Uruknet’, ‘Quibla’, ‘Planete Non Violence’, ‘Concorde’, ‘Don Quichotte’, ‘Flesh and Stone’...

I created book covers and illustrations for renowned authors (such as James Petras, Mark Prime, Mike Palecek…). I also made CD covers, posters, and t-shirts designs.

In my painting, I've been deeply influenced by German Expressionism, Belgian Surrealism and American Pop Art.

So far, I've exhibited my creations in Belgium, Great Britain, Canada, USA and Palestine.

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"Recommendations" (Source : LinkedIn)
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“Benjamin Heine's cartoons demonstrate both political and artistic genius. He not only depicts famous people and events, but captures their essence with wit and vivacity. Benjamin's art can complement any writing, and each picture is easily worth more than 1,000 words.” June 14, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative

Greg Felton
hired Benjamin as a Writer/Editor in 2007

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“Benjamin has great potential in cartoons. He particularly expresses clearly and emotionally political news. He has talent, ideas and his dynamism for new projects is appreciated.” June 14, 2008

Angélique Berhault, freelancer, Samui Express
was with another company when working with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Benjamin is one of my favorite artists as he is versatile, imaginative, creative and outspoken with all the envisage and political turmoil’s with an insightful manner. His prolific talent and profound mind has molded him into a very credible, earnest and scarce journalist and artist to be found anywhere. It all started when he “Favorite” one of my creations at Deviantart and out of curiosity I decided to check out his gallery. His gallery is superb, tasteful and truly mind blowing as they depicts on what’s going on with ad infinitum issues of wars, conflicts, political and amusing caricatures of melting pots people and nations in whole. Ben Heine is truly a profound, philosophical, brilliant and gifted artisan!” June 12, 2008

Esther Kirby, Origination Support, Eco Securities Malaysia Pte Ltd
was with another company when working with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“I would like to write about my fellow artist Ben. Ben is an incredible talent and human being. His work is very special and Ben is one of those rare people who truly has his own style. Ben can always see someting from a different angle or view that no one else can and that is what makes him so special. Ben is someone who takes cartooning to a new level where it transcends the genre. Ben makes me proud to be an artist because of who he is and what he does. I look forward to seeing this talented man grow as an artist. I can only imagine what he will be doing in the genre years from now. Thank you Ben for your talent and your friendship. June 12, 2008

Bart Sparky, Bart Powers, Bart Powers
was with another company when working with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Ben displays boundless creativity and precision in his art and photography. He never seems to lack ideas and has an amazing output of work. It has been an honor to not only associate with Ben but also to have learned from him.” June 11, 2008

David Baldinger, Cartoonist, People's Weekly World
worked directly with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“J'ai découvert sur son blog les dessins humoristiques de Benjamin avec beaucoup d'intérêt. Je les trouve remarquables, tant par leur composition plaisante que par leur côté vraiment très réaliste.” June 11, 2008

Justine Mérieau, Justine Mérieau - Ecrivain, Justine Mérieau - Ecrivain
was with another company when working with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Ben is one of the most creative artists I've known. His art work and cartoons are most visited pages on all the websites that I admin and his work always adds to the subject of the essays and articles that shares the same space with his work.” June 11, 2008

Haitham Sabbah, Editor - Middle East and North Africa, Global Voices Online
worked directly with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“The work that Benjamin Heine produces, be it a political illustration or a whimsical sketch, never fails to be imbued with the spark of true inventiveness and genuine creativity that is so often contrived by those who have grown weary of "churning out" their work. For Ben it is easy to see that there is a deep and truly abiding passion for his work, something that prevents his art from becoming tainted by the lackadaisical approaches that often creep into this genre due to the time constraints placed upon the artists. This is an area in which Ben has excelled tremendously due to the fact that he manages his time extremely well. He is able to prioritize his activities accordingly, thus allowing him to produce his works in a timely, efficient manner that never fails to please. From Ben Heine's exceptional illustrations which have been featured on numerous occasions to enhance my own writings, to the commissioning of a personal portrait, I can say without hesitation that there are very few artists with the versatility that Ben Heine possesses, and there is not another with whom I would prefer to work. If you are looking for a contemporary artist/illustrator/cartoonist/political satirist/social commentator (and etc.) you will be hard pressed to find a more politically and socially astute mind capable of translating the political landscape of the day, and other current events, into illustrations with enduring social relevance.” June 11, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Peter Amsel
hired Benjamin as a Illustrator/cartoonist in 2007, and hired Benjamin more than once

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“Benjamin Heine is a well known political cartoonist and journalist and one of the most promising and talented illustrators of the last generation. His highly acclaimed portraits of world political leaders and cultural personalities (such as those of Malcolm X, Marcel Marceau, Yves Saint Laurent) as well as those of less known people (for example the portrait of the beautiful Russian artist Ejenia Spasskaja) well testify to his limitless fields of expertise and interests, as well as his very powerful and amusing imagination. Ben’s works (including the most political and irreverent ones) are always beautiful images, graciously combined with a great wealth of colors, expressivity and irony. And behind the chiaroscuro of an apparently very ordinary portrait will always emerge a touch of fresh vibrant vitality. Benjamin Heine’s works have been published on The Guardian, The Daily Records and on the most popular political cartoons websites on the net!” June 11, 2008

Mario Sughi, nerosunero, Free Lance
worked with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Ben Heine is one of the most creative artistic cartoonists in Europe today, excelling in numerous areas from the political and humanistic to the commercial. His cartoons never disappoint in drawing attention to their purpose and frequently make a dramatic point through a few strokes of the pen. His novelity and versatility are unmatched.” June 11, 2008

Joe Shergald, Shergald, Free lance publisher/writer
worked directly with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Benjamin Heine is an outstanding artist, graphic artist and cartoonist who employs his unique talents in the interests of humanity and especially for victims of invasion, war, occupation, human rights abuse and ethnic cleansing. I am familiar with brilliant work by Benjamin Heine used to illustrate humanitarian articles by me and others on the outstanding, ethical and humanitarian, Canada-based MWC News (Media With Conscience News).” June 10, 2008

Gideon Polya, part-time teacher, La Trobe University
worked directly with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Benjamin Heine re-posted one of my articles at his site. When I found out, I explored his site and liked what I saw. I think he's an excellent cartoonist. His humanism and political acuity come through in his work.” June 10, 2008

Gary Corseri, Major Domo, Self
worked with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Ben Heine is a young, gifted cartoonist based in Brussels. I have had the pleasure of viewing many of Ben's cartoons. Ben is mostly a political cartoonist, but with a heart toward, and eye for, what is human in politics and how his art can inform, educate and motivate people and governments toward change. Ben is not afraid to tackle political situations that may be controversial, yet he does so without condemnation. Instead, Ben Heine, through his work, accomplishes a sense of international unity and harmony. Upon seeing his work, I felt an immediate attachment to a global-minded perspective. A perspective of peace, international harmony and goodwill. Ben is gaining a reputation on the internet as a respected artist and colleague. I feel very fortunate to know Ben and to be acquainted with his work as well as to his peacemaking endeavors. Sincerely.” June 10, 2008

Pagan Sphinx, Gina Duarte, teacher, Pioneer Regional School
was with another company when working with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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“Ben Heine is an excellent artist, but above that he is fine human” June 10, 2008

Shahram Vahdany, Managing editor, MWC News
worked directly with Benjamin at Ben Heine Cartoons

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Cartoon Galleries

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See also some examples of printed and
web publications on www.benheine.com
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Ben Heine by
Marcin Bondarowicz
(June 2008)
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Ben Heine by
Marcin Bondarowicz
(September 2006)
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