Contemporary History with a Sharp Pen: Cartoon Exhibition "Graphic Novel" in Altaussee

The mountain, the salt, and art – visual storytelling has always offered a unique window into our history. German comic artist Simon Schwartz is a master of this craft, bringing contemporary history vividly to life. He has transformed the eventful history of the Altaussee salt mine – from the Stone Age to the Nazi era – as well as the art treasures stored within the mountain and their spectacular rescue, into a graphic novel.

Simon Schwartz is one of Germany's best-known comic artists. He debuted in 2009 with "drüben!", a moving graphic novel about his parents' departure from East Germany. His book "Packeis" was honored in 2012…