Culture
Key Facts
—The honor. São Paulo has recognised the work of cartoonist Maurício de Sousa, creator of Turma da Mônica, as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the city.
—The man. Now 90, he is Brazil’s most-read comics author and the founder of a licensing and media business built on his characters.
—The monument. A permanent bronze bench was unveiled on Avenida Paulista on June 26, showing him seated with eight of his creations.









