Comic Art by Women - New Exhibitions at the Wilhelm Busch - Hanover's Wilhelm Busch Museum Spotlights Bold Works by Female Comic Artists
The Wilhelm Busch Museum in Hanover is presenting a fresh lineup of exhibitions by leading female comic artists. Running until mid-June, the shows highlight the bold and personal works of Anke Feuchtenberger and Ulli Lust. Both artists explore themes of memory, identity, and societal norms through striking visual storytelling.
Alongside these, the museum also hosts a playful exhibition by illustrator Katharina Greve and debuts a new series with Austrian artist Michaela Konrad.
Anke Feuchtenberger's exhibition brings together original drawings from Comrade Cuckoo, a project reflecting on her East German upbringing and the years after reunification. Visitors will also see pieces from The Whore H., early works, prints, and an animated short film. Her art blends autobiography with poetic, dreamlike imagery.
Ulli Lust's display features excerpts from her acclaimed graphic novels, including Today Is the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life and How I Tried to Be a Good Person. The exhibition also includes her latest comic reportage, Woman as Human, which examines gender and resistance. Both artists move beyond traditional satire, offering deeply personal and feminist perspectives on everyday life.
In the museum's guest rooms, Katharina Greve's Rules Are Made to Be Broken! runs until early August. Her comics depict children defying societal expectations, challenging stereotypes with humour and wit.
The newly launched Wilhelm Busch Cabinet introduces the Busch Meets series with Michaela Konrad. Her screen-printed posters, enhanced by augmented reality, reimagine classic comic aesthetics. This exhibition continues through May 17.
The exhibitions at the Wilhelm Busch Museum run through June 14, with Greve's work extending into August. Feuchtenberger and Lust's contributions redefine comic art by centring female experiences and autobiographical depth. Konrad's digital twist on traditional forms adds another layer to the museum's diverse programme.
