Marjane Satrapi 22 November 1969 – 4 June 2026
Marjane Satrapi leaves behind a legacy of courage, honesty, and artistic resistance. Through Persepolis and her many other works, she gave a human face to Iran and inspired generations to defend freedom and dignity.
In 2025, she refused France’s Légion d’honneur, the country’s highest state distinction, protesting what she called France’s “hypocritical attitude” toward Iran. She criticized the ease with which the children of Iranian regime insiders could enter France while many dissidents struggled to obtain visas. For Satrapi, principles mattered more than honors.
Her art changed how the world sees Iran. Her integrity ensured that her voice could never be bought.
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