Laerte Coutinho
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Laerte Coutinho is a Brazilian cartoonist, known for drawing comic strips for newspapers. He has also written scripts for TV shows.
, but has not graduated in these courses.
Laerte has participated in various publications such as Balão and O Pasquim
. He also collaborated with Veja and Istoé magazines and Folha de S. Paulo
and O Estado de Sao Paulo newspapers. He created various characters, such as Piratas do Tietê and Overman.
Together with Angeli
and Glauco
(and later Adão Iturrusgarai) he drew Los Tres Amigos comic strips.
In recent years, Coutinho began to draw attention by the abandonment of his characters and practicing of crossdressing.
but did not complete the course.
He began drawing professionally the character Leão for the magazine Sibila in 1970. During the 70's he also founded, along with Luiz Gê, the magazine Balão while still a student at ECA and worked in the magazines Banas and Placar. In 1974 does his first work for a newspaper, Gazeta Mercantil.
In the same year began producing campaign material for the MDB during the elections. The following year he worked in the production of cards of solidarity in the movement of aid to political prisoners. In 1978 drawn stories of the character João Ferrador for the publication of the metalworkers' union in São Bernardo do Campo. He later found the Oboré agency specialized in producing communication materials for unions. The company published his book illustration union (1986), with a thousand illustrations, comics and cartoons released for use by unions and other organizations. Laerte's media coverage has seen FIFA World Cups: that of 1978
(for the newspaper O Estado de São Paulo) to 1982
(for Folha de S. Paulo) and 1986
(for O Estado de São Paulo).
At the end of the 80 Laerte published comic strips for magazines such as Chiclete com Banana (edited by Angeli), Geraldão (edited by Glauco) and Circo, all by Circo publishing house, who would later launch his own magazine (Piratas do Tietê). In 1985 he released his first book, O Tamanho da Coisa, a collection of his cartoons.
In 1991 Folha de S. Paulo
began publishing his Piratas do Tietê comic strips.
Regularly the artist releases albums with collections of their strips, mainly by Devir Livraria and L & PM Pocket.
Biography
He studied communication and music at ECA-USPUSP
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, but has not graduated in these courses.
Laerte has participated in various publications such as Balão and O Pasquim
O Pasquim
O Pasquim is the name of a Brazilian periodical which was the first and most important to resist against the Brazilian military dictatorship. The idea for the periodical began in 1968 after a meeting of cartoonist Jaguar with journalists Tarso de Castro and Sérgio Cabral .They were looking for an...
. He also collaborated with Veja and Istoé magazines and Folha de S. Paulo
Folha de S. Paulo
Folha de S. Paulo, known simply as Folha , is a Brazilian daily newspaper founded and continuously published in São Paulo since 19 February 1921. Owned by the Frias de Oliveira family since 1962, it has Brazil's largest circulation since 1986. Alongside O Globo and O Estado de S...
and O Estado de Sao Paulo newspapers. He created various characters, such as Piratas do Tietê and Overman.
Together with Angeli
Angeli (cartoonist)
Arnaldo Angeli Filho, more commonly known as Angeli, born August 31, 1956 in São Paulo, Brazil, is one of the most well-known Brazilian cartoonists....
and Glauco
Glauco Villas Boas
Glauco Villas Boas was a Brazilian illustrator, cartoonist and religious leader...
(and later Adão Iturrusgarai) he drew Los Tres Amigos comic strips.
In recent years, Coutinho began to draw attention by the abandonment of his characters and practicing of crossdressing.
Career
In 1968 Laerte concluded the Free Course of Drawing of the Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado. In 1969 he began to study journalism at the University of São PauloUniversity of São Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo is a public university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is the largest Brazilian university and one of the country's most prestigious...
but did not complete the course.
He began drawing professionally the character Leão for the magazine Sibila in 1970. During the 70's he also founded, along with Luiz Gê, the magazine Balão while still a student at ECA and worked in the magazines Banas and Placar. In 1974 does his first work for a newspaper, Gazeta Mercantil.
In the same year began producing campaign material for the MDB during the elections. The following year he worked in the production of cards of solidarity in the movement of aid to political prisoners. In 1978 drawn stories of the character João Ferrador for the publication of the metalworkers' union in São Bernardo do Campo. He later found the Oboré agency specialized in producing communication materials for unions. The company published his book illustration union (1986), with a thousand illustrations, comics and cartoons released for use by unions and other organizations. Laerte's media coverage has seen FIFA World Cups: that of 1978
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
(for the newspaper O Estado de São Paulo) to 1982
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
(for Folha de S. Paulo) and 1986
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
(for O Estado de São Paulo).
At the end of the 80 Laerte published comic strips for magazines such as Chiclete com Banana (edited by Angeli), Geraldão (edited by Glauco) and Circo, all by Circo publishing house, who would later launch his own magazine (Piratas do Tietê). In 1985 he released his first book, O Tamanho da Coisa, a collection of his cartoons.
In 1991 Folha de S. Paulo
Folha de S. Paulo
Folha de S. Paulo, known simply as Folha , is a Brazilian daily newspaper founded and continuously published in São Paulo since 19 February 1921. Owned by the Frias de Oliveira family since 1962, it has Brazil's largest circulation since 1986. Alongside O Globo and O Estado de S...
began publishing his Piratas do Tietê comic strips.
Regularly the artist releases albums with collections of their strips, mainly by Devir Livraria and L & PM Pocket.