Illustrator and graphic commentator Jordi Duró (1971) isn't entirely sure what his birthplace should be. Despite living in Barcelona—the city where he was born "almost by accident"—his country is Andorra, where he grew up, and part of his heritage lies in Béarn, France, where he spent his summers. Linked to ARA since its inception, Duró is also the creative director of the company that bears his name, dedicated to illustrating diverse worlds such as books, records, and wine.

Flavita Banana (Oviedo, 1987) has just reissued a new version of the book that made her known, Las cosas del querer (Matters of Love), but there is no need for excuses to talk to one of the best voices in graphic humour today. Fast, caustic and funny, she reflects on her work with the same sharpness that her jokes point out our contradictions and defects. And yes, she is critical and combative, but also implacable with herself.