Cartoonist Vilma Vargas accused of racism and "graphic violence".

Cartoonist Vilma Vargas accused of racism and "graphic violence".

Imagine drawing a cartoon about a corruption case of bestial proportions involving judges, police, politicians, journalists and many strata of society and the government of your country and you end up being accused of intrusion into the intimate life of the prosecutor, of"graphic violence", of racism and so many other ugly things. This

Miraculous Blasphemous Altar

Miraculous Blasphemous Altar

This mural is entitled: "Milagroso Altar Blasfemo" and was part of a group show of artists from different countries called "Intimacy is political" (poster), which was on display in Quito (Ecuador) Explanation of the mural-installation Source Parallax The story is the same as always, those offended by the thing to believe don't agree

Vilma Vargas, Vilmatraca's exhibition of cartoons was cut down for "opposition to the regime"

Vilma Vargas, Vilmatraca's exhibition of cartoons was cut down for "opposition to the regime"

Vilma Vargas' cartoon, "Vilmatraca", protesting against the censorship of part of her exhibition. The title of the exhibition already anticipated that something could go wrong: "HUARMIcaturas por la libertad". It opened at the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana - Núcleo del Azuay. This story is an exhibition classic. An artist prepares an exhibition