Italian satirical cartoonist Vincino dies at 72
Vincenzo Gallo, known as Vincino, a leading Italian satirical cartoonist, died in Rome after a long illness. Born in Palermo in 1946, he was a central figure in Italian political satire for five decades, co-founding the groundbreaking magazine Il Male and later directing Zut and Cuore. He collaborated with major newspapers including Corriere della Sera, Il Foglio, and Il Fatto Quotidiano. His irreverent style targeted political figures and taboos like mafia-state collusion. Tributes came from former Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and fellow cartoonist Vauro, who posted a poignant drawing.
Key facts
- Vincino died in Rome after a long illness
- Born in Palermo in 1946
- Co-founded satirical magazine Il Male in 1978
- Directed Il Male for four years until 1982
- Directed Zut in 1987
- Collaborated with Corriere della Sera, Il Foglio, Il Fatto Quotidiano
- Tributes from Paolo Gentiloni and Vauro
- Also worked in television with satirical show Patate
Entities
Artists
- Vincino
- Vincenzo Gallo
- Andrea Pazienza
- Roland Topor
- Tanino Liberatore
- Guido Buzzelli
- Bernard Willem Holtrop
- Jean-Marc Reiser
- Jacopo Fo
- Vauro
- Riccardo Mannelli
- Saviane
Institutions
- Lotta Continua
- L'Ora di Palermo
- Il Male
- L'Avventurista
- Ottovolante
- Il Clandestino
- l'Espresso
- Tango
- l'Unità
- Linus
- Zut
- Cuore
- Corriere della Sera
- Il Sabato
- Il Foglio
- XL
- Il Fatto Quotidiano
- Vanity Fair
- Radio Radicale
- Telelora
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Palermo