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Egil Nyhus (born 23 January 1962) is a Norwegian illustrator and cartoonist renowned for his editorial cartoons and illustrations for children’s books. Known for his caricatures and artistic versatility, he has received numerous accolades in his field.

Early Life and Education

Egil Nyhus was born in Tønsberg, Norway, and is the twin brother of illustrator and writer Svein Nyhus. From 1981 to 1985, he studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, where he honed his skills in art and illustration.

Career

Nyhus began his professional journey as a newspaper illustrator, first working for Tønsbergs Blad from 1986 to 1987 and then for Romerikes Blad from 1987 onward. His work has spanned various genres, including editorial cartoons and children’s book illustrations.

Children’s Books

Nyhus has illustrated several children’s picture books, including titles from the popular Captain Sabertooth series. He has also collaborated with notable authors such as Tor Åge Bringsværd, contributing his distinctive artistic style to bring their stories to life.

Editorial Cartoons

Nyhus is celebrated for his editorial cartoons, which often feature sharp caricatures and commentary on political and social issues. His works have earned him critical acclaim both in Norway and internationally.

Awards and Recognition

Egil Nyhus has received several prestigious awards for his work, including:

1998: The Norwegian Editorial Cartoon of the Year (Årets avistegning) for his caricature of politician Lars Sponheim.
2012: GRAND PRIX ex-aequo at the World Press Cartoon Sintra for a caricature of Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
2013: The Norwegian Editorial Cartoon of the Year (Årets avistegning) for 2011–2012, awarded for his caricature of Anders Behring Breivik.

Legacy

Egil Nyhus is recognized as one of Norway’s leading illustrators and cartoonists. His ability to combine humor, critique, and artistry in both editorial and children’s illustrations has made him a prominent figure in Norwegian visual storytelling. Through his contributions to both media and literature, Nyhus continues to leave a lasting impact on the cultural landscape.

External links

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+'''Egil Nyhus''' (born 23 January 1962) is a Norwegian [[illustrator]] and [[cartoonist]] renowned for his [[editorial cartoons]] and [[illustrations]] for children’s books. Known for his [[caricatures]] and artistic versatility, he has received numerous accolades in his field.
 [[File:Egil Nyhus 2005 ler.jpg|thumb|Egil Nyhus, 2005.]]
-'''Egil Nyhus''' (born 23 January 1962) is a Norwegian [[illustrator]].
-He was born in [[Tønsberg]] as the twin brother of illustrator/writer [[Svein Nyhus]]. He took his education at the [[Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry]] from 1981 to 1985, worked as a newspaper illustrator in ''[[Tønsbergs Blad]]'' from 1986 to 1987 and ''[[Romerikes Blad]]'' from 1987. He has also illustrated children's picture books, among them several titles about ''[[Captain Sabertooth]]'' and books written by [[Tor Åge Bringsværd]].<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|year=2007|title=Egil Nyhus|encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]]|editor=Henriksen, Petter|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget|location=Oslo|url=http://www.snl.no/Egil_Nyhus|language=Norwegian|accessdate=14 January 2010}}</ref>
+== Early Life and Education ==
+Egil Nyhus was born in Tønsberg, Norway, and is the twin brother of illustrator and writer [[Svein Nyhus]]. From 1981 to 1985, he studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, where he honed his skills in art and illustration.
-==Honours and awards==
+== Career ==
-* 1998: The Norwegian Editorial Cartoon of the Year (''Årets avistegning'') for a caricature portrait of [[Lars Sponheim]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nored.no/article.aspx?id=962|title=Avistegnerprisen|publisher=[[Association of Norwegian Editors]]|language=Norwegian|accessdate=15 June 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110414124233/http://www.nored.no/article.aspx?id=962|archivedate=14 April 2011}}</ref>
+Nyhus began his professional journey as a newspaper illustrator, first working for ''Tønsbergs Blad'' from 1986 to 1987 and then for ''Romerikes Blad'' from 1987 onward. His work has spanned various genres, including editorial cartoons and children’s book illustrations.
-* 2012: GRAND PRIX ex-aequo in [[World Press Cartoon]] Sintra 2012 for a caricature of [[Dominique Strauss-Kahn]]<ref>[http://theartinquirer.blogspot.com/2012/04/world-press-cartoon-sintra-2012-winners.html World Press Cartoon Sintra 2012 winners: Egil Nyhus and Aristides Hernandez Guerrero]</ref>
-* 2013: The Norwegian Editorial Cartoon of the Year (''Årets avistegning'') 2011-2012 for a caricature portrait of [[Anders Behring Breivik]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rb.no/lokal_kultur/article6546610.ece|title = Egil Nyhus vant prisen for Årets avistegning|date = 12 March 2013}}</ref>
-==References==
+=== Children’s Books ===
-{{Reflist}}
+Nyhus has illustrated several children’s picture books, including titles from the popular ''Captain Sabertooth'' series. He has also collaborated with notable authors such as Tor Åge Bringsværd, contributing his distinctive artistic style to bring their stories to life.
+=== Editorial Cartoons ===
+Nyhus is celebrated for his editorial cartoons, which often feature sharp caricatures and commentary on political and social issues. His works have earned him critical acclaim both in Norway and internationally.
+== Awards and Recognition ==
+Egil Nyhus has received several prestigious awards for his work, including:
+* '''1998''': ''The Norwegian Editorial Cartoon of the Year'' (''Årets avistegning'') for his caricature of politician Lars Sponheim.
+* '''2012''': ''GRAND PRIX ex-aequo'' at the World Press Cartoon Sintra for a caricature of Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
+* '''2013''': ''The Norwegian Editorial Cartoon of the Year'' (''Årets avistegning'') for 2011–2012, awarded for his caricature of Anders Behring Breivik.
+== Legacy ==
+Egil Nyhus is recognized as one of Norway’s leading illustrators and cartoonists. His ability to combine humor, critique, and artistry in both editorial and children’s illustrations has made him a prominent figure in Norwegian visual storytelling. Through his contributions to both media and literature, Nyhus continues to leave a lasting impact on the cultural landscape.
 ==External links==
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 * [http://issuu.com/annografen/docs/ukeblikk High resolution copy of ''Det siste året, ukeblikk 2013'', editorial cartoons by Egil Nyhus 2013]
 *[https://www.toonsmag.com/egil-nyhus/ Egil Nyhus] at [[Toons Mag]]
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