Gotlib Retrospective at Huberty & Breyne Gallery, Paris

The Huberty & Breyne gallery in Paris is hosting the first major gallery retrospective dedicated to Marcel Gotlib (1934-2016), a seminal figure in French comics. The exhibition, running from September 4 to October 10, 2026, at 36 avenue Matignon, Paris 8e, covers the artist's entire career, from his early work in Vaillant and Pif Gadget to his groundbreaking contributions to Pilote, L'Écho des Savanes, and Fluide Glacial, the latter of which he founded. Gotlib's influence on the evolution of French comics toward adult readership is highlighted, with iconic series such as Gai-Luron, La Rubrique-à-Brac, and Rhââ Lovely. The show also underscores the growing market recognition of his work, citing recent auction results: the cover of La Rubrique-à-Brac Tome 5 fetched €91,000 in 2025, Rhââ Lovely Tome 2 cover sold for €50,600 in 2026, and a plate from 'Comment il naquit' went for €30,000. Curated with original artworks, the exhibition celebrates Gotlib's unique humor, described by writer Arnaud Le Gouéfflec as 'radical' and 'therapeutic,' devoid of cynicism. Gotlib's legacy as a master of absurdist, satirical, and self-referential comedy continues to inspire contemporary artists. The retrospective is accompanied by a quote from Le Gouéfflec elaborating on Gotlib's comedic philosophy, drawing parallels to Mad, Monty Python, and Oulipo.