Comic Masters Robert Crumb, Philippe Druillet, and Francis Masse Bridge Art Worlds

A dossier explores three established comic masters whose work is increasingly exhibited in contemporary art contexts. Francis Masse recently enjoyed a major retrospective at the Musée de l'Abbaye Sainte-Croix in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Robert Crumb has been showing new work at David Zwirner gallery. Philippe Druillet frequently collaborates with galleries like Pascal Gabert and Loft, with his bronzes cast by foundry master Régis Bocquel. The publication examines their specific artistic approaches and visions of creation. It also addresses the comic book market and the permeability between different creative domains. The dossier concludes with Masse's assertion that drawing belongs to no single world, instead forming bridges between various forms of creation. The analysis highlights how comic art is attracting younger artists and gaining institutional recognition.