The comic - a boundless space full of narrative possibilities
Comics are far more than just stories drawn on paper. They create fascinating narrative worlds and offer a space full of creative possibilities. Figures and landscapes emerged from the pages of books early on and can be experienced as three-dimensional objects. Increasingly, artists are extending the comic into space - through installations, sculptures and walk-in objects. The Klingspor Museum presents a diverse selection of works that impressively illustrate how comics can grow beyond the classic book format. Thirteen contemporary comic artists bring their drawn stories into the exhibition space and allow them to be experienced in a variety of ways - through large-scale illustrations, ceramic and textile figures, walk-in objects and sound installations. In addition to the three-dimensional works, original drawings, sketches and a selection of current comics will also be on display.
The exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in the multi-layered genre of comics - boundless, expansive and full of narrative possibilities.
Participating artists:
Nando von Arb, Nino Bulling, Seda Demiriz, Lina Ehrentraut, Aisha Franz, Constanza Giuliani, Jul Gordon, Gabri Molist, Mia Oberländer, Elizabeth Pich, Erlend Peder Kvam, Nike Seiff, Malwine Stauss, Ika Sperling
Poster: Aisha Franz
Graphic: turbo type
Opening hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 - 6 p.m,
Friday 2 - 9 pm,
Saturday, Sunday, public holiday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on Good Friday (April 18), May 1 and June 24.
Also open on mornings for registered groups!
Admission prices
Free admission for children and young people under 18,
reduced (people with severe disabilities, trainees, federal voluntary service, students, unemployed) 2.50 euros,
pensioners 3 euros,
adults 4 euros,
Combined ticket with Haus der Stadtgeschichte 5 euros,
free admission on Fridays
Accompanying program in July
Friday, July 18, 6 p.m., Buchbar, guided tour with curator Tatjana Prenzel through the exhibition "Von der Seite in den Raum. Boundlessness in contemporary comics". Thirteen contemporary comic artists show how their drawn stories can be experienced outside the book. Because bringing the stories from the page into the room is an added value that comic exhibitions can offer. The works on display go beyond the classic book format in different ways. The drawings are extended into the space by three-dimensional objects, expansive installations and sound, because the diverse genre of comics sets itself no limits. Not in the choice of technique, form or content. In addition to three-dimensional works, original drawings and a selection of contemporary comics are on display. 2 € tour fee. Cool drinks are available at the book bar.
Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25, 10 am - 1 pm, paper and felt. Vacation games for children aged 8 and over. Every day you are surrounded by papers and fabrics. Some are leafed through or written on, others are worn on the body as clothing. But how are paper and fabrics actually made? What do they have to do with each other? And what other functions can they have apart from the ones we are familiar with? During this vacation week, participants will combine paper and felt under the guidance of museum educators Monika Jäger and Paula Schulenburg and create an artistic installation for the educational area of the Klingspor Museum. Three-dimensional objects will be created from paper and felt that will grow into the space. Paper is made from recycled products, surfaces are scooped and felted and joined together to form shapes. The kids will take small objects home with them, while the large spatial installation will remain permanently visible in the museum. With binding registration at klingspormuseumoffenbachde 069-8065 2164. Costs 50 euros
Sunday, July 27, 3 - 5 p.m., felting shapes and figures. Workshop for children aged 8 and over and adults. Small figures will be felted for the final opening of the comic exhibition, which also make wonderful key rings. With Monika Jäger and Paula Schulenburg. With binding registration at klingspormuseumoffenbachde 069-8065 2164. Costs 30 euros
Information on accessibility
The Klingspor Museum is barrier-free.
A small elevator overcomes the six steps from the entrance to the foyer.
From the foyer, you can reach the 1st and 2nd floors by elevator. The elevator also goes down to the basement, where the toilets are located.
As our entrance door does not open automatically, wheelchair users are welcome to call our reception staff before visiting (Tel.: 069 / 8065-2164).
A tactile floor guidance system facilitates orientation for people with visual impairments.