ICH, DAS TIER (ME, THE ANIMAL)

From big bad wolf to Donald Duck - animals in comics

Special Exhibition

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1. May. | 12.00 pm

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Special Exhibition

Title motif for the exhibition ‘Light-Pictures’ | Alexej Tchernyi

Light-Pictures

From November 30, 2024, we present the work of Berlin artist Alexej Tchernyi in our new special exhibition.

Permanent Exhibition

Mother and child look at fairy tale books in the "Folk tales" section.

GRIMMWELT adventure space

Experience fairy tale collectors and linguists Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in this fascinating world of knowledge and discovery.

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Leuchtkasten Motiv

Together with curator and comic expert Dr. Alexander Braun, GRIMMWELT Kassel will be exploring anthropomorphic animal figures in the comic culture and illustration history of several centuries from 23 August 2025 to 12 April 2026.

Be it in Grimm's fairy tales or in contemporary comics - they all feature people in the guise of animals in central roles.

There will be a special opening for children with lots of surprises on the theme of animals in comics. The internationally renowned English comic artist Mark Buckingham will also be visiting on the day of the opening.

GRIMMWELT and curator Alexander Braun are planning to publish a comprehensive catalog to accompany the exhibition.

An accompanying program of events, interactive stations and an educational publication for children, the so-called “Rätselspur” (Puzzle Trail), will complement the exhibition project.

The exhibition is generously sponsored by documenta Stadt Kassel and hessische kultur stiftung.