Lele Corvi's cartoons document life in Italy's first coronavirus red zone

Since February 20, 2020, Codogno in Lodi province became Italy's first coronavirus hotspot. Cartoonist Lele Corvi, a local resident, began publishing satirical drawings on social media and in newspapers (Il Cittadino di Lodi, L'Eco di Bergamo, Il Manifesto) to document the panic and forced isolation. His work aims to provide light-hearted reflection during the crisis. Corvi's upcoming book "Le 100 cose belle della vita" (Emme Edizioni) celebrates everyday joys. He criticizes the initial lack of clear information and optimistic slogans from authorities, and believes a nationwide lockdown should have been imposed immediately. Despite having a home studio, he had to suspend school comic workshops. Corvi sees art's role as communicating, lightening the mood, and fostering responsibility.