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

The mountain, the salt, and art – stories told in pictures have always offered a unique gateway into our history. German comic artist Simon Schwartz is a master of this craft, bringing contemporary history vividly to life. He has captured the eventful history of the Altaussee salt mine – from the Stone Age through the Nazi era, to the art treasures stored within the mountain and their spectacular rescue – in a graphic novel.

Simon Schwartz is one of Germany's most renowned comic artists. He debuted in 2009 with "drüben!", a touching graphic novel about his parents' departure from East Germany. His book "Packeis" received…