Hurricane envisions the 2126 Venice Biennale in a new comic for Artribune
Hurricane, pseudonym of Ivan Manuppelli (Milan, 1985), a leading figure in Italian underground comics, has created an original comic for Artribune titled "Biennale 2126," imagining the future of the Venice Biennale in the year 2126. In an interview, he discusses his satirical approach, the state of Italian satirical comics, and the need for independent spaces. Hurricane cites influences like Otto Dix and George Grosz, and has published in Linus, Frigidaire, Il Male, and MAD. He laments the lack of a dedicated satirical magazine in Italy and calls for newspapers to fund such ventures as a sign of democracy.
Key facts
- Hurricane (Ivan Manuppelli, born 1985 in Milan) created a comic for Artribune titled 'Biennale 2126'.
- The comic is a journalistic report from the future, depicting the 2126 Venice Biennale.
- Hurricane is a key figure in Italian underground comics, inspired by the American independent scene.
- He has published in Linus, Frigidaire, Il Male, and MAD magazine.
- He cites Otto Dix and George Grosz as major influences.
- Hurricane co-founded the magazines Puck! and Čapek.
- He names emerging artists Inmotulus, Fat Gomez, La Beccaccia, and The DollMaker.
- The interview was conducted by Alex Urso for Artribune.
- Hurricane criticizes the lack of a satirical magazine in Italy and calls for newspapers to fund satire.
- He describes his style as simple and nervous, allowing quick translation of reality into comics.
Entities
Artists
- Hurricane
- Ivan Manuppelli
- Otto Dix
- George Grosz
- Vincenzo Sparagna
- Vauro
- Vincino
- Alex Urso
- Inmotulus
- Fat Gomez
- La Beccaccia
- The DollMaker
Institutions
- Artribune
- Linus
- Frigidaire
- Il Male
- MAD
- Puck!
- Čapek
- Charlie Hebdo
Locations
- Milan
- Italy