- Museu del comic - A national museum dedicated exclusively to commemorating and disseminating the space of Comics and illustration in the maximum historical extension of both media.
The Museum’s permanent exhibition proposes a tour that ranges from the first publication positioned entirely in the field of graphic narrative (The Monigoty, 1897) to the headlines or characters from the most recent era. Without forgetting the first revelations of the medium in children’s and satirical magazines that date back to the middle of the 19th century.
A discourse that began around 1865, in the first manifestations of the medium, describing its graphic and conceptual evolution, its definitive expansion in the middle of the 20th century, with a turning point in the 80s of the last century, when the Cartoon comes of age and decidedly enters the adult target.
- Full-day venue access on your chosen day.
This one-of-a-kind museum in Catalonia, Spain boasts an impressive collection of almost 1500 items, ranging from vintage printed publications to original artwork. Its unique approach allows visitors to delve into the intricate details of numerous artists’ original works, while comparing and contrasting these masterpieces with their corresponding final comic prints.
The thoughtful selection of exhibit themes offers visitors an accurate understanding of the medium’s background and progress, its various phases, intended audiences, and formats. It further highlights key influencers, as well as the lesser-known contributors, and the prevailing styles and trends of different periods.
‘The Fantastic 4 of the comics’ is a limited-time exhibition showcasing the careers and contributions of four outstanding artists: Guillem Cifré, Alfons Figueras, Àngel Puigmiquel, and Martz-Schmidt. This special exhibit is open until August 27. Moreover, until November 26, ‘Superman, 85 years of cartoons’ is available for public viewing in honor and celebration of this iconic character.
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