Trigger Happy - The story of Iván Eladio Torres

Iván Eladio Torres was a 26 years old construction worker who helped streetkids to stay away from criminality by offering them shelter and organizing activities. In 2003, police officers abducted him in the presence of multiple witnesses. These witnesses almost all died under suspicious circumstances. Iván is still missing, while the 15 police officers accused for his captivity and ill-treatment remain in service. 

Esteban Cánepa (1976) is an illustrator and comic artist. He has published in both printed media and online, directed a number of awarded short films, and collaborated with national and international advertising campaigns. He has also contributed with illustrations, audiovisuals and posters to several human rights campaigns, including the series ‘Historietas por la Identidad,’ and made a series of drawings during the Human Rights trials which were later exposed at the Ex-ESMA.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/98933688@N08/sets/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/estebancanepa

Trigger Happy - The story of Luciano Arruga

Luciano Arruga was asked by the police to rob for them, but he refused. His refusal had tragic consequences, as he was harassed by the police, detained and tortured, and later disappeared on January 31st, 2009. His body appeared buried in an unmarked grave  5 years later, in October 2014. He was 16 years old when he disappeared.

Pablo de Bella (1970), is an illustrator and comic artist who studied with the renowned Argentine comic artist Alberto Breccia. He has participated in several exhibitions, and illustrated numerous books for publishers in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and the United States. He previously collaborated with the project ‘Historietas por la Identidad’ of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo.

Blog: http://www.pablodebella.com.ar

Visit to the Library of the University of Utrecht

On 26 October we organized a guided tour for those interested in learning more about the exhibition. We were happy to count with the presence of a number of comic artists from the city of Utrecht. Here are some pictures of the event.