French-Armenian cartoonist Edmond Kiraz is considered the most brilliant cartoonist in the world today. His illustrations became an integral part of politics, public life and convictions starting from the mid-20^th century.

As reported Rusarminfo, Kiraz was born in 1923 in Cairo and was the son of Levon Kiraz and Eliz Setian, who had made it to Egypt from Turkey. At the age of 17, he published his first political cartoons were published in Egyptian newspapers.

In 1946, he and his family moved to Paris where the young artist’s talent was noticeable. In the 1950s, his political cartoons were published in French newspapers such as La Bataille, Le Rouge et le Noir, Samedi Soir and Ici Paris.

His cartoons of the 1960s, which presented the moral principles of women in Paris, were published by French publishing houses such as Paris Match, Vogue and Glamour magazines, as well as famous newspapers of Spain and Italy.

In the 1970s, inspired by his works, the late founder of PlayBoy magazine Hugh Hefner offered Kiraz to create comic strips for his men’s magazine.

Throughout his career, the French cartoonist has collaborated with the biggest advertising agencies, including for the advertisements of the German Nivea company.

Even today, Edmond Kiraz continues to create cartoons and gives master classes in France and other countries across Europe.