Art Spiegelman: ‘The US needs a counter-revolution’

TL;DR

Art Spiegelman, a celebrated cartoonist, has a life intertwined with New York City's evolving cultural landscape.
His graphic novel 'Maus', a powerful account of his father's Holocaust memories, significantly elevated the status of comics as a medium.
Spiegelman reflects on the creative process as a difficult, often tortuous journey, struggling with 'blockades' akin to impostor syndrome.
The 9/11 attacks profoundly impacted Spiegelman, prompting him to return to drawing comics and express concerns about civil liberties and government overreach.
He views the Trump administration with alarm, labeling it as fascist and lamenting the erosion of democratic norms in America.
Spiegelman believes the US needs a 'counter-revolution' but sees timid opposition from Democrats.
Despite his age, Spiegelman continues to produce art, though he feels his thinking has changed since his younger years.

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