Sketches of Spain at arms: Sim, the anarchist illustrator who drew the civil war from the frontline

AI Briefing

• – Sim's sketches of the Spanish Civil War brought international attention to the conflict, showcasing the urgency and movement of anarchist militias and the human cost of war.
• – Rey Vila's work was overshadowed by Picasso's more famous 'Guernica', but his charcoal and watercolour pieces remain a powerful record of the conflict.
• – Rey Vila's legacy was celebrated in a new show in Barcelona, highlighting his overlooked contribution to the war's art and history.