What do comics have to do with the European project? In these essays, Jason Dittmer argues that graphic narrative is the ideal narrative for a Europe that seeks to emphasize its own outward-facing nature.
Read MoreECF statement on loss of life at the Mediterranean Sea
ECF mourns the continuous loss of life at the Mediterranean Sea which has sadly reached another peak last weekend. We commemorate those who have tragically perished at the Southern borders of Europe and express our deepest sympathy with those women, men and children who are still suffering at sea at this very moment.
Read MoreUpdate following Copenhagen attacks | ECF condemns attacks on Charlie Hebdo
It has been barely a month since mourning the attacks in Paris, and now we are moved to deep sadness over the violence in Copenhagen, also directed towards a public event on free speech. ECF remains as resolute as ever in our dedication to freedom of expression and thought, and to supporting artists in difficult and challenging circumstances, across Europe and beyond. We stand in solidarity with artists, journalists, writers and everyone whose work and ideals help to build open, democratic and inclusive societies. We send our thoughts and sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who were killed and wounded.
Read More2014 in Review - Highlights from our Library
As 2014 is coming to a close, it is an ideal time to be looking back at some of the rich and diverse content we were able to share with you through our library. See our selection of media, books, reports, comics and video, representing the breadth of activities we have undertaken in the past year.
Read MoreReframe - Perspectives on Europe through comics from Algeria, Turkey and the UK: Exhibition Report
Reframe is an exhibition portraying the work of nine artists from Algeria, Turkey and the UK who use their distinctive styles and viewpoints to ‘reframe’ perspectives on Europe. This report details the specifications of the exhibition, which has been shown at the Philanthropy House in Brussels from 19 March to 12 May 2014, and its surrounding events and offers reflection in the form of collected evaluation forms and the Visitor's book in addition to collated publicity and advertising material and conclusion remarks.
Read MoreNarratives for Europe: Reading Room - Didier Pasamonik
In this essay 50 European artists draw Europ (in French), Didier Pasamonik reviews the exhibition "L'Europe se dessine", which was organized by the Angoulême International Comics Festival, the largest comics festival in Europe.
Read MoreDrawing Citizenship: towards the European Elections through Comics & Cartoons - all the works
From March to May, we joined forces with the Cartoon Movement to explore perspectives on the recent European elections through comics and cartoons. We invited artists to reflect on European citizenship and the various issues that are currently facing Europe. The call was open to anybody who has a perspective to share on European issues, whatever their nationality or country of residence. You can now see all eight selected cartoons including information about the artists in our Library.
Read MoreDrawing Citizenship: Change of Perspective by Igor Lukyanchenko
As part of our open call for cartoonist and comics artists to reflect on the European elections, we present a weekly selection of work. Our eight selected work is Change of Perspective by Igor Lukyanchenko.
Read MoreDrawing Citizenship: European Dream by Ali Divandari
As part of our open call for cartoonist and comics artists to reflect on the European elections, we present a weekly selection of work. Our seventh selected work is European Dream by Ali Divandari.
Read MoreDrawing Citizenship: EU: It grows on us by Maarten Wolterink
As part of our open call for cartoonist and comics artists to reflect on the European elections, we present a weekly selection of work. Our sixth selected work is EU: It grows on us by Maarten Wolterink: 'Many nations call for cutting the ties with the European Union. Most of them don't know the benefits the EU already brings them.'
Read MoreDrawing Citizenship: Choose Your Future by Trayko Popov
As part of our open call for cartoonist and comics artists to reflect on the European elections, we present a weekly selection of work. Our fifth selected work is Choose Your Future by Trayko Popov.
Read MoreDrawing Citizenship: Voting Conundrum by Ramses Morales Izquierdo
As part of our open call for cartoonist and comics artists to reflect on the European elections, we present a weekly selection of work. Our fourth selected work is Voting Conundrum by Ramses Morales Izquierdo.
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