Africa Comics 2005-2006
Anthology of the the Africa e Mediterraneo Award
Ed. Lai-momo 2006, 148 pp. colour, euro 15.00
The catalogue presents a selection of 40 original comics sent from all over Africa for the Africa e Mediterraneo Award, third edition 2005-2006. The book is is divided into three categories: "Human Rights", "Stories of migration" and "Free-subject".
Using comics, these artists depicts the rage, desperation, hope, and humor of daily life in Africa.
Comic art presented itself as an ideal medium by which to address the wide range of social and political issues facing Africa—including refugees, public health, political conflicts, poverty, oppression, tribal traditions, and religion—from the point of view of its citizens.The aim of the Africa Comics project is to foster the intercultural dialogue and spread information about African culture and society.