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Thanks to globalization, new technologies and social networks, we know that what makes us laugh or saddens us, causes exactly the same reaction on the other side of the world.

— Ángel Boligán Interview (2022)

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From 2000 and especially 2006 until today, and thanks also to social networks, my work has had a greater presence both in Mexico and internationally.

There are many taboos, intolerance and extremism. And our task is — to destroy them. I believe that clever and artistic, reasoned and convincing humor can push more and more walls in our world. And it can be done without insult or aggression.

I am inspired to create an illustrated chronicle of the world in which we live.

Interview (2022)

Terrorist attacks, global warming, digital technologies [Response to question about three things that have influenced our world the most in recent years]

Interview (2022)

We are surrounded by absurd behavior, contradictions, manipulations and, just by looking around, I have dozens of ideas on how to make a drawing as a mirror and show the context.

Interview (2022)

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