Behind Marjane Satrapi’s black-and-white drawings lies a story of childhood memories, exile, and political resistance. Her work began as an autobiography and today, after her passing, we can see how it has become a manifesto for women’s freedom and equality.
Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French artist, writer, and filmmaker, passed away at the age of 56. Best known for her memoir Persepolis, Satrapi was one of the most important voices in visual contemporary visual storytelling. Her death marked the end of a deeply impactful life, both artistically and…