Jean Giraud R.I.P

Jean Giraud, better known under his nom-de-plume Moebius, succumbed to cancer today, 73 years old.

I had the enormous privilege of meeting him during the Kemi comics festival 2003. I am today saddened by his demise, as well as happy I was able to tell him personally how much his art inspired me to continue drawing through my youth, well after my peers had lost interest.

I don´t believe in talent, I think you become good by not quitting. I think I am not alone in having Moebius´ art as an inspiration in not quitting during those crucial years.

Again, thank you, Mr. Giraud.

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Greek Meltdown postscript

My Big Fat Greek MELTDOWN

As my comic reportage from Athens, Greece is out this month in both Finland and Norway,  (Voima & Le Monde Diplomatique, respectively) I would like to add a little postscript to the story, courtesy of photojournalist Ross:

“… I can tell you the mood is different to that of when you were last here. Things were calm then – everything is on edge again. I have been stopped and searched by the police 5 times in three days!”

You can see Ross´ reportage from Exarchia in the video underneath. Warmly recommended!