Predrag Koraksić Koraks Dies at 90

Why this is here: Koraks began his career publishing cartoons in 1950, at the age of seventeen, in the satirical paper “Jež.”

Predrag Koraksić Koraks, a leading political cartoonist from the former Yugoslavia, died in Serbia. He became known for sharply critical and humorous illustrations of political and social life in Serbia and the wider region over seven decades. Koraks co-founded NUNS, an association of independent journalists, and held over 40 solo exhibitions both domestically and internationally.

He was born in 1933 and experienced hardship during World War II, losing his father and living through displacement. Koraks began publishing cartoons at age seventeen in the satirical paper “Jež,” but initially studied architecture in Belgrade. After being removed from “Večernje novosti” in 1993 due to political reasons, he continued working with independent media outlets.

NUNS notes his work defended free speech and expression. His distinct drawing style and biting humor resisted authoritarianism and misuse of power. The full scope of his archive remains to be cataloged and studied.