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

Hidden in the Rock. The Mountain, the Salt & the Art

Stories told in images 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 transformed the eventful history of the Altaussee salt mine – from the Stone Age through the Nazi era, including the art treasures stored in the mountain and their spectacular rescue – into a graphic novel.

Simon Schwartz: Comic Artist, Author and Illustrator

Simon Schwartz is one of Germany's most renowned comic artists. He made his debut in 2009 with "drüben!", a moving graphic novel about his parents' departure from East Germany. His book "Packeis" was awarded...