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Argentine graphic humorist Rep, who was one of the close friends of the cartoonist, He sentenced: “My second father left. Thanks for everything Quino (1932-2020)”.
The cartoonist published a drawing with the text “We intuited it. The real Little Prince was Quino”, in an allusion to the character created by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Another colleague and friend, the Spaniard José María Pérez, “Peridis”, wrote in the Spanish newspaper El País – where he publishes his cartoons – that Quino was “a humanistic humorist, shy, close, silent, affectionate and listening a lot. ”
“Of the many things that can be said about his work, I’ll take one Cortázar’s phrase: ‘It is not important what I think of Mafalda, what is important is what Mafalda thinks of me’ “, Peridis narrated, quoting the great Argentine writer Julio Cortázar.
Part of Argentine history
The world of sports joined in the tributes. The Independent Athletic Club of Avellaneda he said goodbye to “an icon of national culture and a supporter of the Red Devils of Avellaneda.”
The best known of Argentine neuroscientists, Facundo Manes, said “Goodbye to one of the brightest minds (and hearts) in our country. Thanks for everything, Master! #Quino”.
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Another popular cartoonist and cartoonist, Ricardo Siri, who signs as Liniers, He also dedicated the word that reigned among the reactions: “Thank you, master.”
The Argentine government, through its chief of staff, Santiago Cafiero, thanked Cinchona “for art and commitment”.
“Your immense work will always be present in the Argentine history and in the collective memory of those of us who enjoy it, “added Cafiero.
The Spanish Princess of Asturias Foundation, which in 2014 honored Quino with his Communication and Humanities Award, He recalled that “he achieved international fame with the creation of the universe of Mafalda, a girl who perceives the complexity of the world from the simplicity of children’s eyes.”
Mafalda, emblem of committed youth
Quino was the son of Andalusian emigrants to Argentina and lived in Spain, and the president of the Spanish government, Pedró Sánchez, he greeted him as “an artist who crossed borders”.
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It was “a genius of the cartoon who made his I work a tool for social claiml “, added Sánchez.
“Quino, creator of the unforgettable Mafalda and one of the cartoonists in Spanish more international. His sharp words traveled to both sides of the Atlantic thanks to his cartoons and his peculiar sense of humor, “the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) reported.
Many goodbyes on social media were accompanied by reproductions of strips of Mafalda, including one in which the famous rebellious girl looks sadly at a small cloth to heal a wound and asks: “Well … how does one stick this to one’s soul?”
The International Committee of the Red Cross recalled the kindness of the girl from Quino: “Mafalda did not wear our emblem but it did reflect our concern for the world and humanity on many occasions. Goodbye Quino! Thank you for your wisdom.”
For UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), Mafalda it was “a reflection of the Latin American middle class and progressive youth.”
“Peace in the world and humanity are the issues that most concern this girl, that just yesterday was 56 years old, making adults and children laugh and reflect. Thank you Joaquín Salvador Lavado (Quino) for your tireless fight for Freedom of Expression, “the Paris-based organization added in a statement.
