Four on One Line: Comic Art at Wilhelm-Busch-Museum
- HANNOVER, Germany – The Wilhelm Busch Museum of Caricature and Drawing Art in Hanover is showcasing the diverse talents of four artists through the "Writing Time" program, supported...
- Agnes Bührig reports on the unique perspectives presented by the scholarship recipients.
- One piece depicts a figure in a stark landscape, with legs and boots intruding from above, accompanied by a stream of red liquid.
Comic Art Exhibition Opens at wilhelm Busch Museum in Hanover
Published: April 6, 2025, 10:18 AM
HANNOVER, Germany – The Wilhelm Busch Museum of Caricature and Drawing Art in Hanover is showcasing the diverse talents of four artists through the ”Writing Time” program, supported by the Lower Saxony foundation. The exhibition highlights contemporary narrative approaches in comic art.
Agnes Bührig reports on the unique perspectives presented by the scholarship recipients.
exploring Family Narratives and Historical Truths
Katia Fouquet’s work delves into complex family history. One piece depicts a figure in a stark landscape, with legs and boots intruding from above, accompanied by a stream of red liquid. Fouquet presents two views of her grandfather, contrasting the family’s narrative of victimhood with a more complete truth. Her archival research revealed that her grandfather, a returning war veteran in 1949, was not only a victim but also a judge.
I found these childhood ideas very exciting… the narration to always look at this sacrificial myth and not the perpetrators that I actually feel about.
Katia Fouquet
Diverse Styles and Approaches
The exhibition features a range of styles. American artist everett Glenn, working from Hugo Körtzinger’s studio in Wendland, presents a crime story set within an art collector’s world, rendered in a classic comic style. Joris Bas Backer, originally from the Netherlands, employs a more architectural approach in his graphic novel, utilizing floor plans, prefabricated buildings, and dialog within speech bubbles.
Gesa Schönermark, of the Lower Saxony Foundation, commented on the nature of graphic novels:
I also thought at the beginning: Isn’t something actually taken if I get a picture right away what I read? But it is indeed a different kind of text.It is often a conversation. they are thoughts – they are additions.
Gesa Schönermark, Lower Saxony Foundation
Oliver Grajewski’s Ink Drawings and Museum Director’s Viewpoint
Oliver Grajewski’s ink drawings, placed low on the wall, offer a visually striking experience. Their minimalist lines and laconic commentary provide a sharp critique.One drawing depicts a gallery visitor stating, “The stuff does not work for me,” in front of a wall of paintings.
Eva Jandl-Jörg, director of the Wilhelm Busch Museum, hopes the exhibition will encourage visitors to engage deeply with the art.
I hope that our audience takes with us for herself, for example with katja Fouquet: Simply take a closer look, to be at Everett Glenn: to be curious or go to the depths of Joris Bas Backer.
Eva Jandl-Jörg,Director of the Wilhelm Busch Museum
From Crime Thrillers to Historical Narratives
The exhibition showcases the breadth of the graphic novel medium,encompassing crime thrillers,documentaries,and historical narratives told from a first-person perspective. The Wilhelm Busch Museum plans to host comic salons six times a year to further explore the art form.
Exhibition Details
- Event:
- Exhibition: “Four on one line”: Wilhelm-Busch-Museum shows comic art
- Dates:
- April 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – May 4, 2025
- Location:
- Wilhelm Busch – German museum of Caricature and Drawing Art, Georgengarten 1, 30167 Hannover, Germany
Comic Art Comes to Hanover: Your Guide to the Wilhelm Busch Museum Exhibition
Here’s a look at the new exhibition at the Wilhelm Busch Museum in Hanover, Germany. We’ll explore the artists, the themes, and what you can expect during your visit.
What is the “Four on one line” exhibition about?
the “Four on one line” exhibition at the Wilhelm Busch Museum of Caricature and Drawing Art in Hanover showcases contemporary approaches to narrative in comic art. it features the work of four artists, highlighting the versatility and depth of the graphic novel format.
Which artists are featured in the exhibition?
The exhibition features the works of:
Katia Fouquet: Exploring complex family history.
everett Glenn: Presenting a crime story set in the art world.
Joris Bas Backer: Using an architectural approach in his graphic novel.
Oliver Grajewski: Showcasing ink drawings with minimalist lines and sharp commentary.
What themes are explored in the exhibition?
The exhibition delves into a range of themes, including:
Family narratives and ancient truths: Katia Fouquet’s work explores these themes, offering contrasting perspectives on family history.
Crime and the art world: Everett Glenn’s comic tells a crime story set in the art collector’s world.
Architectural approaches to storytelling: Joris Bas Backer’s work uses floor plans and building designs.
Social critique: Oliver Grajewski’s work presents commentary through minimalist ink drawings.
What kind of art styles can visitors expect to see?
The exhibition presents a diverse range of styles, reflecting