Revolutionizing Arab Comics: From Journalism to Animation | George Khoury (JAD)
George Khoury (JAD) talks about the history of comics in the Arab region. He discusses how visual storytelling has shaped major events in Arab countries and how he has contributed to the field.
George Khoury (JAD) is a comics critic, artist and animator since the 80s. He is a lecturer at the Lebanese American University in the Graphic Design Department, and Manager of the Animation Department at Future Television since its launch in 1993. His artworks and movies have been featured in many local instances and international festivals. His Comics “Shahrazad” is acquired by The National Museum of Comics in (France/Angoulême). Co-founder of the “Lebanese Syndicate of Professional Graphic Designers, Illustrators and Animators”, he earned several awards for his artwork and filmography. Author of the “History of Arabic Comics” in addition to several essays and articles related to the Art of Comics and Animation.
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