"Tearing up a daily newspaper is the only way to free oneself, at a stroke, from thieves, murderers, swindlers, apostles and catastrophes"… This quotation from the poet Guido Ceronetti fits Zakamoto's works perfectly: he manages to transform dramatic headlines, generally set in huge type, into visions full of humour, capable of drawing a smile from us and at times a real laugh.
Introduction by F-Xavier Bernard,to the catalogue of exposition MEDIAMENTE FALSO by M.Zakamoto.
Axis 8 - The 107 - Morning Edition - One Hundred and Seventieth Day - THE ITALIAN of the Economic Siege - Tuesday, May 5, 1936.
They await from Badoglio the order to enter Addis Ababa. From our valiant troops, particularly from the irresistible impetus of the Alpini, from Lake Ascianghi to Sassabeh, our armies advance. Moving and frenzied demonstration for the King, the Duce, and the victorious Army. On May 4, from the Tribune, the Head of Government and the President of the Assembly. Enthusiasm aware of the difficulties overcome, conscious of the trials that still await the Nation. An ardor that showed how the faith of all in the destiny of Fascist Italy had not been professed in vain. A memorable session. At the Government Bench, on the Duce's table, the hall stood out. When the Duce entered the chamber, the Chamber acclaimed the victory. The session can be divided into three distinct moments. The King Emperor, a truly beloved Sovereign, received from the Italian people the homage of victory. The public does not tire of acclaiming and applauding. Choruses of "Long live the King" and "Long live the Duce" rise from the galleries. The acclamations for the Head of Government were repeated several times, when it seemed the enthusiasm must be exhausted, and the Duce greeted the people by raising his arm.
