Liv Strömquist
Why are we never enough for ourselves?
Liv Strömquist (*1978 in Lund, Sweden) is considered the most influential comic artist of our time. She studied political science and has regularly drawn for various Swedish magazines and newspapers, as well as worked as a radio host. Her non-fiction comics are among the most successful graphic novels worldwide. Her works, translated into numerous languages, reflect her political stance as well as her sociological interest in feminist and pop-cultural phenomena. With biting humor and sharp criticism, they challenge existing social power structures and taboos.
In her latest work The Oracle Speaks, Strömquist turns her attention to the pervasive drive for self-optimization—and to why this promise so often leads to dissatisfaction.
The conversation will be in English, some book excerpts will be read in German.
Organized by the bookstore Paranoia City
If the weather is bad or uncertain, the event will take place indoors at Kaufleuten.
Enjoy sandwiches, snacks and drinks at the festival bar. Open from 7 pm.
Treat yourself to a fine dinner before the event at Kaufleuten Restaurant, open from 6pm.
The moderator will select a number of audience questions to discuss with Liv Strömquist → Here you can send your questions.
Each festival event comes with its own curated music playlist, inspired by the books, themes, and the unique atmosphere of the Old Botanical Garden.
Listen to this evening’s playlist → here.