GAL (cartoonist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

GAL (cartoonist)

Belgian political cartoonist, graphic artist and painter

Date of Birth: 03-Aug-1940

Place of Birth: Auderghem, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Profession: illustrator, painter, journalist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Gerard Alsteens (born 3 August 1940 in Oudergem) is a Belgian political cartoonist, graphic artist and painter who works under the pseudonym "GAL".
He is infamous for his sharp political cartoons which, artistically speaking, share a closer resemblance to paintings than regularly drawn cartoons.
Throughout the years his work has received several prizes and awards.