The American animated series The Simpsons, created in 1987 and still produced by Matt Groening (born 1954 in Portland, Oregon), is the biggest media success of all time. No other television series has had such a long run, so many episodes and a comparable global distribution as The Simpsons. From Alaska to India, from Finland to China, the yellow family is well known, even though it is very American and often sarcastic and blackly humorous to the point of pain. The exhibition previously presented at schauraum: comic + cartoons in Dortmund shows all aspects of the yellow century phenomenon: original scripts, original storyboards, original design sketches as well as original drawings and color transparencies from the animated film production. There is original artwork from the comic books, surprising tributes from artist friends and rarely seen merchandise.
In the German Newspaper Museum, the exhibition is complemented by a "Comic Workshop". The aim here is to impart basic knowledge about comics, comic drawing and comic history through practical application. As part of a crash course, visitors will learn how to draw comics in a simple way - at least to begin with.
For school classes of all ages, a two-hour program is offered in the museum, consisting of a guided tour of the exhibition and participation in the comic workshop. The cost is €6 per pupil.
Registrations can be made by telephone on 06834 942310 or 06834 942311, or by email: buchung@deutsches-zeitungsmuseum.de
Guided tours for adult visitor groups; cost: €50 plus reduced admission per participating person
Children's birthday parties: It is possible to celebrate a children's birthday party in the exhibition: duration 2 hours, costs 70 € (program similar to the offer for school classes).
Free admission on the first Sunday of every month; there is also a family workshop in the comic workshop on these Sundays from 1.30 pm to 4 pm.
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