Through this award, the Administrative Council wishes to pay tribute to the relentless commitment of this fervent defender of freedom of expression and the press.
Recognized as a pioneer in comics report, Patrick Chappatte is a designer world -renowned, known for his gaze imbued with intelligence and finesse. Rewarded with numerous prizes and collaborating with importance press titles in several countries, he is today one of the best ambassadors of democratic values dear to the City of Geneva.
His drawn reports On the crisis of the Covid pandemic, the death penalty, the situation in the Middle East, in Africa and in Central America, made it possible to highlight social issues and major crises in an original form. Patrick Chappatte’s commitment in favor of freedom of expression was translated in particular by the co-foundation in 2010 of the Cartooning for Peace Foundation, which has become in 2020 Freedom Cartoonists Foundation.
Press drawing, an antidote to the crisis of democracy
The mayor of Geneva, Christina Kitsos, noted that “by handing over the grateful Geneva medal” to Patrick Chappatte, the city honors a talent, of course, but also celebrates a commitment and a resistance. Because being a press designer today is taking the risk of ranging the anger of the powerful and crowds. It is also, and above all, to offer citizens a sharp look who reveals the absurd and points to the drifts of power. In this, press drawing is a real antidote to the crisis of democracy. ”
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