Date/Time
Date(s) - August 26, 2026 - December 13, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, University Center for the Arts
Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing
August 26–December 13, 2026
The Griffin Foundation Gallery
Co-curated by Andrea Lee Harris and Sadie Williams
Ralph Steadman is one of the most influential British graphic artists of the last 50 years. He is famous for his long collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson, notably illustrating Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, which inspired two films in 1979 and 1998. With his international reputation, Steadman has attained a cult status and continues to influence artists from around the globe.
In 2013, the Cartoon Museum curated and mounted a 50-year retrospective of his work. The exhibition featured 108 original artworks by Ralph Steadman, five works by other artists who were critical influences on Steadman’s work, plus notebooks, art materials, and ephemera. The Ralph Steadman Retrospective offered an unprecedented insight into the genius of one of the world’s most acclaimed artists. 93,850 guests attended the Ralph Steadman Retrospective. Unfortunately, the exhibition was cut short, due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, and artworks had to return to the Collection in the UK.
NOW…We are back with 138 original artworks and more. This enhanced new touring exhibition will take the viewer on a journey through Steadman’s prolific career of more than sixty years, from the sketches he created as a student in the 1950s to present-day artworks. At 87 years young, Ralph Steadman is still at the drawing desk throwing ink and making history.
RALPH STEADMAN…AND ANOTHER THING showcases Steadman’s legendary collaborations with maverick Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson; his illustrated literary classics such as Alice in Wonderland and Treasure Island; and the inventive books he authored such as I Leonardo and The Big I Am. There are also illustrations from his children’s books, which include The Little Red Computer, Dozy & Hawkeye, and That’s My Dad, plus artworks featuring famous writers, musicians, and political and social commentary. Also featured is Steadman’s book about endangered animals titled Critical Critters and the recently released A Life in Ink. The life-size bronze sculpture, Vintage Dr. Gonzo by Jud Bergeron, will be touring with the show.
The exhibition will amaze and inspire the uninitiated as well as his most die-hard fans. As Thompson advised in the Steadman illustrated Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, “buy a ticket, take the ride.”
Ralph Steadman is one of his generation’s most highly regarded cartoonists and illustrators and he continues to command interest from brands such as Nike, Harley Davidson, and Supreme, collaborating with all three in the last three years. Together with Hunter S. Thompson, Steadman changed the face of satire and cartoons in journalism for the generations who now follow in their footsteps.
Related Event: Curator Talk and Reception
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 4:30pm to 8 pm
Special Events
Small Batch Beer Release at Odell Brewery
Friday, September 18, 2026, 3pm to 6pm
Join us at Odell Brewing in Fort Collins for a special release honey ale! Just like a Bee called Barbara you will love this limited release beer and get a collector’s sticker for each pint you buy. The Brewhouse is located at 800 East Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins.
Music in the Museum: Alice by Heart
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5pm to 6pm
Colorado State University students perform pieces from the upcoming musical Alice by Heart. Not to be missed, this amazing presentation will be performed in the Griffin Foundation Gallery amongst some of Ralph Steadman’s Alice in Wonderland illustrations. Alice by Heart runs November 6 through November 15, 2026. Tickets are available at the UCA Box Office.
Free & open to all!
Support for the museum’s exhibitions and programming is generously provided by the City of Fort Collins Fort Fund and the FUNd Endowment at CSU and Colorado Creative Industries. Special thanks to Odell Brewing Company.
