Belicta Castelbarco / The Persistent / A quiet feminism in North Korea

Belicta Castelbarco was commissioned to create this editorial illustration for a piece titled “In Kitchens, Markets and Homes—A Resourceful Feminism Emerges in North Korea,” published in The Persistent. The artwork serves as a visual narrative of the quiet but significant social shifts driven by women within the country.

Art Director: Francesca Donner