Mordillo: A Tribute by Ferruccio Giromini

Guillermo Mordillo Menéndez, the renowned Argentinian cartoonist known simply as Mordillo, has recently passed away. He was born in Buenos Aires in 1932 to Spanish immigrants and became a significant figure in 20th-century cartooning. This homage by Ferruccio Giromini originates from the "Mordillo" exhibition held at the Museo Luzzati in Genoa in 2011. Over a career that lasted more than sixty years, he worked in various countries, including Peru, the U.S., France, and Spain, where he illustrated children's books, crafted advertisements, and produced cartoons. In the 1970s, he gained recognition for his wordless cartoons featuring plump characters, utilizing a striking contrast between black-and-white figures and vivid colors, while addressing themes like gender dynamics and relaxation, including a notable cartoon for Amnesty International representing freedom of thought.