Jan Berglin
Swedish cartoonist and illustrator
Born
March 24th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Born in Sweden in 1960, a cartoonist and illustrator, gained recognition for work in various Swedish newspapers and magazines. Created a distinctive style characterized by humor and social commentary. Collaborated on several projects, combining art with journalism, and published comic strips that gained a wide readership. Engaged in public discourse through visual storytelling, addressing pertinent societal issues.
Published comic strips in Swedish newspapers
Illustrated prominent magazines
Created humorous social commentary art
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