Liv Strömquist is a Swedish comic artist and writer known for her satirical explorations of sociopolitical issues from a feminist and left-wing perspective. She gained recognition with her debut album, "Hundra procent fett" ("One Hundred Percent Fat"), published in 2005, which marked her breakthrough in the industry. Her works, including "Kunskapens frukt," which examines societal taboos surrounding menstruation and female anatomy, have been translated into multiple languages, reaching international audiences. Strömquist regularly contributes to publications such as Galago, Dagens Nyheter, and Aftonbladet, establishing herself as a prominent voice in contemporary comics.
Born in Lund and raised in Ravlunda, Strömquist began creating comics at a young age before rediscovering the medium in her twenties. Her work often critiques power structures and injustices through sharp satire, blending humor with incisive commentary. Beyond comics, she has collaborated with musicians like The Knife, designing their album cover for "Shaking the Habitual" and creating a comic strip addressing income inequality. Strömquist holds a background in political science, which informs her analytical approach to storytelling.
Strömquist has expanded her creative endeavors into radio and television, contributing to Sveriges Radio P3's satirical programs "Tankesmedjan" and "Pang Prego." She co-hosts the podcast "En varg söker sin pod" with Caroline Ringskog Ferrada-Noli for Expressen and appeared in the SVT series "Liv och Horace i Europa," where she discussed European literature with Horace Engdahl. Based in Malmö, she continues to produce thought-provoking work that challenges societal norms.