The Maus Behind the Masks: Art Spiegelman on America's Fascist Uprising The storied streets of Soho, where boutiques and high end shops now dominate, provide an unlikely backdrop for a conversation about America's slide into fascism.
Cartoonist Art Spiegelman, creator of the Pulitzer Prize winning Holocaust narrative Maus, shares his observations on the current state of affairs in his native country.
Spiegelman's life story is deeply intertwined with New York City's complex and often contradictory character. He grew up in a city that was once gritty and rebellious but has since gentrified at an alarming rate.