Philippe Druillet and BD Masters in Contemporary Art Exhibitions

A dossier in artpress examines three comic strip masters—Philippe Druillet, Robert Crumb, and Francis Masse—whose works are increasingly exhibited in contemporary art contexts. Robert Crumb recently showed at David Zwirner gallery. Philippe Druillet has collaborated with galleries Pascal Gabert and Loft, and his bronzes are cast by Régis Bocquel, who also works with César and Arman. Francis Masse had a major retrospective at the Musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix des Sables-d'Olonne in spring. The dossier explores their creative visions, the comics market, and cross-disciplinary permeability, concluding with Masse's statement: "Le dessin n'est d'aucun monde" (Drawing belongs to no world), positioning drawing as a bridge between creative forms.