Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel
Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel, Comics museum in Basel, Switzerland.
The Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel is an art museum in a Late Gothic building with a contemporary extension by Herzog & de Meuron, holding over 10,000 original drawings. The collection spans various artistic styles and periods, displaying both historical and contemporary examples of caricature and cartoon art.
The museum was founded in 1979 when collector Dieter Burckhardt wanted to make his private collection accessible to the public, with the first exhibition opening in 1980 at the St. Alban-Vorstadt location. Since then, it has grown into an internationally recognized institution for documenting and presenting this art form.
The museum displays rotating exhibitions of international artists, connecting political cartoons, comics, and graphic novels through carefully curated thematic collections. The works come from different regions and periods, allowing visitors to discover various artistic traditions and how artists use humor and storytelling across cultures.
The museum is located in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. The interior spaces are well organized, so visitors can explore the exhibitions comfortably and without difficulty.
The museum maintains a specialized library with professional literature on the history of caricature, comics, and graphic arts, documenting both mainstream and alternative artistic perspectives. This collection makes it a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts who want to explore these art forms in depth.
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