Maicol & Mirco's quarantine comic strip on Artribune
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Italian cartoonist Maicol & Mirco (the alias of Michael Rocchetti) created an exclusive comic strip for Artribune, drawn from his studio in Grottammare, Ascoli Piceno. Known for cynical, existentialist, cartoonish, and splatter-infused style, the strip was published on March 2020 on Artribune and continued on the author's social media channels. The article also promotes Artribune's WhatsApp channel and daily newsletter 'Lettera'.
Key facts
- Maicol & Mirco is the pseudonym of Michael Rocchetti.
- The comic strip was created during quarantine in March 2020.
- The studio is located in Grottammare, province of Ascoli Piceno, Italy.
- The strip was published exclusively on Artribune.
- The style mixes existential philosophy, cartoonish humor, and splatter elements.
- The strip continued on the author's social media.
- Artribune has a WhatsApp channel and a daily newsletter called 'Lettera'.
- The article includes author bio: degree in Painting from Brera Academy, Literature from University of Macerata and Bologna, courses at Bocconi and University of Pennsylvania.
Entities
Artists
- Maicol & Mirco
- Michael Rocchetti
Institutions
- Artribune
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
- Università di Macerata
- Università di Bologna
- Università Bocconi
- Università della Pennsylvania
Locations
- Grottammare
- Ascoli Piceno
- Italy