Maarten was born in The Netherlands in 1964. After a few years at the Willem de Kooning academie of arts in Rotterdam he started working as an independent cartoonist in 1992. Since then he has worked for several Dutch newspapers of which the collaboration with the Leidsch Dagblad even dates from 1997. His work has been in/on France 24, Le Monde, Washington Post and Trouw. Besides working at home he does live stand up cartooning and gives workshops.
How to use the state of emergency
Today - oh horror! - I found myself agreeing with Trump... Now what?
The Dutch fleet tested the advanced, more ecological, fishing technique (for sole fish) too much
Another one on the climate and the disappearance of insects.
We really love nature! As long as it is there to enjoy.
All over Europe, children hit the street to protest against climate change.
Europe, the cintinent. Depends on how you look at it. Different Brexit glasses
May has to bring something new to the parlaiment tomorrow. But will it be 'new'?
The Venezuelan army could be a game changer. Or will Maduro succeed in stopping Juan Guaidò?
An Oxfam report just stated how inequal money is divided around the world.
May shattered in London. What now?
Imprisonment, death penalty: Rahaf's family is trying to get its loved one back.
The 20 year old student who had hacked the govermental system was caught today.
China's expansion is something to worry about. No respects for human right.
Making a mess and blaming the others. A baby is leading the United States. Happy New Year!