His father was a commercial employee and his mother a housewife, both from Andalusian descent. Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón was born in 1932 in Mendoza, Argentina. He remains one of the most celebrated satirists of the Spanish-language world. Apart from 'Mafalda', Quino has drawn countless other political-social comics and cartoons throughout his career. As arguably the most recognizable Latin American comic series in the world, Mafalda has become an Argentinian icon. In 2014 she even became the first comic character (and fictional character in general) to receive the Légion d'Honneur. Beloved with general audiences and praised by intellectuals, 'Mafalda' won several awards. Even today the comics have maintained their relevance and remain bestsellers in reprints. Her tough questions and snarky remarks often leave adults speechless. Mafalda worries about the state of the world, the government, the educational system and other controversial issues. It features a feisty little girl who constantly questions society. Quino was the most celebrated Argentinian comic artist of all time, most famous for his subversive signature series 'Mafalda' (1964-1973).
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