This month, the highly esteemed Philippe Labaune Gallery in New York City will showcase a comprehensive exhibition of the artwork by the legendary cartoonist Will Eisner, encompassing pioneering pieces from every phase of his career between 1941 and 2002. Collaboratively organized with Denis Kitchen and the Eisner estate, this exhibition pays tribute to Eisner’s artistic perspective and influential impact on the medium, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the genius and groundbreaking ideas that shaped his renowned work. Among other pieces, you can expect war-time sketches, pages from Eisner’s cherished The Spirit series, and New York: The Big City comic strips, as well as a near-complete sequence of A Contract With God: The Superior.
Will Eisner, often referred to as the founder of graphic novels, launched his career in comics when his cartoons were published in Wow Magazine in 1936. From this beginning, the trailblazing artist and writer produced The Spirit, a beloved character, and significantly influenced the modern comic book genre we recognize today. A Contract with God, considered the first contemporary graphic novel, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of sequential art. This masterpiece was written following the loss of Eisner’s young daughter to leukemia and serves as his most personal work, consisting of four interconnected stories set within a Bronx tenement. “The Super” delves into the complex dynamics between tenants and their superintendent, serving as a poignant reminder that appearances can be deceiving. Eisner’s deep love for comics and heartfelt compassion are evident on each page.
Philippe Labaune stated that Eisner felt that the strength of comics lies in their capacity to express intricate concepts through a blend of text and pictures. Eisner’s advancements extended beyond his personal work, as he was not only a master within the comic book realm but also an educator and champion for the recognition of comic books as a form of serious art. His educational initiatives played a crucial role in connecting comic books with fine art, thereby positioning him as a key figure in the quest to establish comics as valid literary pursuits.
The Philippe Labaune Art Gallery is found at 534 West 24th Street in New York City and operates from Thursday to Saturday, between 10am and 6pm. This gallery has deep European roots, showcasing renowned artists like Lorenzo Mattotti, Nicolas de Crécy, Guido Crepax, Dave Mckean, and François Schuiten. In recent times, American artists such as Landis Blair, Rebecca Leveille Guay, Frank Miller, and Peter de Sève have contributed to the gallery’s growth by attracting a global community of art enthusiasts and comic fans who share common interests.
The Will Eisner Exhibit is be open to the public from now until Saturday, March 8.
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