Following in the footsteps of the graphic journalists who paved the way, comic reportage has been developing for over twenty years. Tracing the history and development of the genre through its founding albums and numerous publications, the exhibition shows how artists ground themselves in reality to tell the story of people and the world. Focusing on the notion of bearing witness, the exhibition invites visitors to discover their working methods and understand the issues involved. Away from the studio, the experience becomes one of field reporting and investigation.
Through the eyes of several artists, the exhibition illustrates the medium’s ability to reinvent itself to explore different fields and appeal to all audiences. Comics help people express themselves and tackle important issues. It offers a space for creativity and freedom that is not available in all countries.
Whether historical, biographical or autobiographical, popular science, travelogue, reportage or survey, these drawn narratives, in all their forms, convey an artist’s experience. Between personal feelings, testimonies and analyses, these graphic narratives reflect the vibrations of the world and transmit a memory worth preserving. In this way, the Comic Art Museum celebrates the creativity of the Ninth Art and its ability to encourage discovery, dialogue and openness to the world.
Curator : Mélanie Andrieu
With the support of the Brussels Capital Region, Visit Brussels and the players of the National Lottery.
