Mission Statement
Comics, graphic novels, comics reports, cartoons, satirical drawings or animated movies have one thing in common : They are all drawings that tell us a story. The Cartoonmuseum Basel is the only museum and centre of excellence in Switzerland devoted exclusively to the art of narrative drawing. Its mission is to collect individual works, curate exhibitions and share knowledge about the genre. The museum contributes to the debate about the art of narrative drawing and about the social and political issues it addresses.
The museum grew out of its substantial collection of over 10’000 original drawings by renowned national and international artists. Today, the museum’s focus lies on carefully curated exhibitions displaying the works of a single artist or illustrating a specific theme.
Every exhibition is curated professionally and geared towards an international audience. The Cartoonmuseum Basel documents, promotes, teaches and challenges the art of narrative drawing. Our exhibitions focus on the artistic aspects of drawing, and on the creative process leading to a picture or a story. Visitors can explore different styles, traditions and artistic positions. All works are embedded in their historical or social context. The exhibitions cover a broad range of topics: from classical to contemporary works, from thematic exhibitions to monographic retrospectives. Related genres such as free drawing, illustration or animation are also within the scope of the museum. These contemporary genres attract younger artists and audiences.
The Cartoonmuseum Basel is actively liaising with other international museums, institutions and individuals working with the art of narrative drawing. Every exhibition is accompanied by a series of events such as lectures, talks and workshops. These events focus on a specific theme or the cultural and historical background of the current exhibition.
Annual report
Director / Curator
Anette Gehrig
Administration / Organization / Communication
Lisa Marleen Grenzebach
l.grenzebach@cartoonmuseum.ch
Head of Shop/Reception
Christine Haas
c.haas@cartoonmuseum.ch
Intern
Susan Müller
s.mueller@cartoonmuseum.ch
Team Art Education (Freelance)
Cécile Baumgartner
Murielle Cornut
Dale Forbes Molina
Judith Schifferle
Adrienne Vilim
Jessica Voelke
Malin Widén
Team Reception (Temporary)
Samira Belorf
Monica Kilchherr
Bettina Koechlin
Leonie Rösler
Christine Weber
info@cartoonmuseum.ch
Volunteer
Monica Kilchherr
The Board of Trustees
Thierry Groensteen
Angela Heimberg
Jacqueline Holzer
Thomas Ragon
Nadia Roch
Anna Sommer