The Universal Language of Comics
Projects of the Goethe-Institutes Moscow, Cairo and Jakarta
4 to 29 June 2012
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Special opening hours 7 to 10 June: Thu 12 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri/Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Siemens AG – Basement des Hauptverwaltungsgebäudes

Comics and graphic novels are of increasing importance for the work of the Goethe-Institutes. German artists are invited to convey German culture worldwide through exhibitions, lectures and workshops. An extensive travelling exhibition about the German comics scene is touring through the Institutes and a website informs users about current comics trends in the German-speaking countries. The Goethe-Institutes have long recognized the potential of graphic literature as a connecting element and make use of it for unusual projects. The Comic Salon is showcasing three extraordinary initiatives from Moscow, Cairo and Jakarta.