About the artist
Post receiving his education from two art colleges, Hoffnung spent a few years teaching before joining the drawing staff of British and American publications. He later freelanced, creating a series of music-themed cartoons and providing illustrations for authors and poets.
In 1956, Hoffnung kickstarted the inaugural "Hoffnung Festivals" in London, where classical music was humorously parodied with participation from distinguished musicians. He polished his material during his time as a panelist on BBC games, where he prepared for one of his most iconic performances - his 1958 Oxford Union speech. In 1996, BBC Audiobooks featured a portrait of Hoffnung titled Hoffnung At Large by Humphrey Lyttelton, penned by Judith Liddell-King.
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