Leopoldo Gout on the Living Dead Who Layer Mexico City
In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On
Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now.
In this episode, Andrew talks to the artist, filmmaker and author of Piñata Leopoldo Gout about the horror genre and why modern Mexico City is a place layered by the living dead.
Find more Keen On episodes and additional videos on Lit Hub’s YouTube Channel!
A visual artist, filmmaker, and writer who hails from Mexico City, LEOPOLDO GOUT studied sculpture at Central St. Martins School of Art in London. His work belongs to multiple collections and has been in exhibitions all over the world. After finishing his studies, Gout’s creativity extended into writing, television, and film. He is the author of the books Ghost Radio and the award-winning Genius YA trilogy, and the recently published fable for all ages, Monarca.