In 1969, the Italian semiologist Umberto Eco presented Mafalda to Europe with these words: "Since our children are soon to become through our choice a multitude of Mafaldas, it would be rash not to treat Mafalda with the respect a real person deserves." (I don't think my parents ever read his words :-)).
MAFALDA is the famous creation of the great Argentine cartoonist Quino (Joaquin Salvador Lavado). /Click/
Quino is one of the few cartoonist who combines a rich sense of humor with sharp social commentary "in face of stupid authorities, decrepit institutions, confining dogmas, and the narrow-mindedness of fellow humans". The strip features a little girl with a deep concern about humanity and world peace who rebels against the world as it is. The strip ran from 1964 to 1973, enjoying high popularity in both Latin America and Europe. After 1973, Quino still drew Mafalda a few times, mostly to promote human rights. In 1976 he produced a poster for the UNICEF illustrating the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Click
MAFALDA (Thanks Terry for reminding me of Mafalda).
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