Leopoldo Gout on the Living Dead Who Layer Mexico City
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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.
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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.
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