Born in Aragon in 1963 and based in Catalonia, Tàssies trained in journalism and publishing. Since 1983, he has published his editorial cartoons in major Spanish daily newspapers such as El País, La Vanguardia and El Periódico de Catalunya, where he produced series of editorial and opinion cartoons for twenty years. As the author of illustrated books, he produces poignant graphic reports on children in difficult circumstances, tackling themes such as war and migration (The Lost Child, winner of the 2009 BIB Grand Prix), bullying at school (Stolen Names) and abandonment (Golden Shadow). His work has been translated internationally, and he uses his art to promote social and humanist values.
