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Australian Comics Exhibition - Poland

formerly known as Australian Comics presented by IllustrateYourLife

curator: Jakub Mazerant (IllustrateYourLife)
panel of experts: Bruce Mutard, Tim McEwen, Karen Dwarte, Stephen Ford

partners:
International Festival of Comics and Games in Lodz
EC1 City of Culture
CRUMPLER

photos by Jakub Andrijewski


EXHIBITION OPENING

“Australian Comics presented by IllustrateYourLife” exhibition
29 International Festival of Comics and Games in Lodz, Poland
14. 09. 2018 - 25. 11.2018


PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Rachel Ang, Sutu, Georgina Chadderton, Tim McEwen, Ben Mitchell, Gary Chaloner, Dave Dye, Andrew Fulton, Bill Mund, Bruce Mutard, Chris Gooch, Pat Grant, Greg Holfeld, Jonathon Saunders, Alexis Sugden, Louie Joyce, Gregory Mackay, Mandy Ord, Tim Molloy and Jakub Mazerant


PANEL SESSION

Panel discussion on the Australian comics scene featured participating artists Gregory Mackay, Ben Mitchell, and Bruce Mutard, and was hosted by Jakub Mazerant of IllustrateYourLife. The session also included a live drawing session where the artists illustrated famous Polish/Australian animals, food, and superheroes.


THE FESTIVAL

The International Festival of Comics and Games, the largest event of its kind in Central and Central-East Europe, draws over 20,000 fans, authors, and publishers each year. The festival features sections devoted to comics, games, manga, and the Star Wars franchise, and its program includes regular events such as an international competition for the best short comic form, fairs, workshops, cosplay shows, meetings with internationally acclaimed artists, and exhibitions. In 2018, Australia and Germany were invited to participate as guest countries.


EC1 CITY OF CULTURE

The "Australian Comics presented by IllustrateYourLife" exhibition was displayed at one of the latest cultural destinations on the map of Lodz city. "EC1 LODZ - City of Culture" is an old powerhouse that has been converted into a contemporary art and educational center. The compound houses a planetarium, a center for education and technology, a national center for film culture, several events, and exhibitions. Furthermore, it serves as the office for the Comics Festival.


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