Quino

The Profile

Argentine cartoonist Quino (Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, 1932–2020), creator of Mafalda.

Created the comic strip Mafalda in 1964; work known for political and social satire and the use of a child's perspective to critique adult society. Reviews note collections such as "All the World of Mafalda" (Il Mondo Di Mafalda) and reference over 40 years of a celebrated career.

Reviews praise Quino's Mafalda and his wider cartoon work for sharp political and social satire. Critics highlight the balance between drawing and text, the child's perspective as moral critique, and enduring relevance. Two DeBaser reviews recommend major collections including Il Mondo Di Mafalda.