Exhibition ‘Emil Ferris’

Cartoonmuseum Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Monsterkopf
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Opening reception: Friday, July 3, 2026
Press conference: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11 a.m.
American artist Emil Ferris (born 1960) is one of the most important contemporary comic artists. Her distinctive ballpoint pen drawings impress with their expressiveness and profound insights into the human psyche. The exhibition presents originals, objects, and children's books.

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