Núria Pompeia facts for kids
Núria Vilaplana i Buixons (1931 – 25 December 2016) was a talented Spanish artist, writer, and journalist. She was better known by her pen name, Núria Pompeia. She created many cartoons and wrote stories in both Catalan and Castilian languages.
Núria grew up in Barcelona, Spain. She studied art at a special school called Escola Massana. In 1969, her first cartoons were published in a magazine called Oriflama. Her drawings often used humor to talk about important social topics. She would show how different social groups lived or criticize unfairness, like sexism. She also used her cartoons to playfully show how people sometimes couldn't express their true thoughts freely. Besides her cartoons, Núria Pompeia wrote novels and short stories. She also worked as a journalist. She passed away in Barcelona in 2016 when she was 85 years old.
Her Works
Núria Pompeia created many different kinds of works. She was known for her funny drawings and serious stories.
Comics and Funny Drawings
- Maternasis, 1967
- Y fueron felices comiendo perdices, 1970
- Pels segles dels segles, 1971
- La educación de Palmira, 1972
- Mujercitas, 1975
- Cambios y Recambios, 1991
Stories and Novels
- Cinc cèntims, 1981 (a collection of short stories)
- Inventari de l’últim dia, 1986 (a novel)
- Mals endreços, 1997 (another collection of short stories)
Awards and Honors
Núria Pompeia received special awards for her amazing work.
- 2000: She was given the Gold Medal of the City of Barcelona for her artistic talent.
- 2007: She received the Creu de Sant Jordi, which is one of the highest honors in Catalonia.
See also
In Spanish: Núria Pompeia para niños
