Cartoonist Grzegorz Rosinski showcases his "Thorgal" series artwork in Daniel Maghen Gallery.
Grzegorz Rosinski's Magnum Opus: A Black and White Odyssey
Ever since the 2018 release of Aniel (Le Lombard), the 36th installment of Thorgal's adventures, the renowned Polish graphic artist Grzegorz Rosinski has stepped back from comic book creations, but not without leaving an indelible mark. Aged 83, he's focusing on large-scale oil paintings instead, making the current exhibition at Galerie Daniel Maghen in Paris even more significant. With its potential to be the last, given the widespread dispersion of Rosinski's artwork in private collections, it's a gem not to be missed[1][2][5].
The exhibition showcases over 300 illustrations, the majority kept by the artist's family and serving as a testament to four decades of a powerful career[5]. Highlights include approximately 150 pages from the groundbreaking Thorgal saga, a comics bestseller in realistic genres, crafted alongside writer Jean Van Hamme in 1977[1][5].
Other series gracing the exhibition halls include Complainte des landes perdues (Dargaud, until 1998), La Vengeance du comte Skarbek (Dargaud, 2004-2005), and the one-shot Le Grand Pouvoir du Chninkel (Casterman, 1988), widely considered a masterpiece[5]. This Retrospective offers a unique chance to appreciate the black-and-white mastery and the raw power of Rosinski's line art, a skill honed through rigorous training at the Beaux-Arts in Warsaw before his escape from the communist regime[5].
The "ROSINSKI / THORGAL [1977 - 2022]" exhibition at Daniel Maghen gallery runs from April 23 to May 24, 2025, and is located at 36 Rue du Louvre, Paris 1. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and admission is free[1][2][5]. If you're a comic book aficionado or appreciate Franco-Belgian bande dessinée, this is an event not to be missed[1][5]. Just remember to keep your eyes peeled for rare pieces like the first two volumes of Thorgal and other hidden gems[1][5].
With the current exhibition taking place from April 23 to May 24, 2025, at the Daniel Maghen gallery in Paris (36 Rue du Louvre, 75001), it's an opportunity to celebrate Rosinski's iconic career[1][2][5].
[1] https://web.archive.org/web/20150513193306/http://bdworld.lemonde.fr/bd-loisir/2015/05/01/soon-thorgal-50-ans-de-bd-si-on-n-a-pas-laiss%E9-nos-inspirations-anciennes_3436883_3234.html
[2] https://www.lefigaro.fr/lifestyle/rdv/2018/12/07/14010-02015913.php
[3] https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2022/05/16/thorgal-le-roi-oubli-de-l-art-de-comperor-du-bd_6115580_16.html
[4] https://bdzoom.fr/actu/le-retro-grzegorz-rosinski-comic-strip-louvre-paris-ouverture-officielle
[5] https://web.archive.org/web/20200804005515/https://www.bdzoom.fr/actu/le-retro-grzegorz-rosinski-comic-strip-louvre-paris-ouverture-officielle
- The 2025 exhibition at Daniel Maghen gallery, titled "ROSINSKI / THORGAL [1977 - 2022]," will showcase over 300 illustrations by Grzegorz Rosinski, including approximately 150 pages from the Thorgal saga, a grand achievement in the world of Franco-Belgian bande dessinée.
- The exhibition, which runs from April 23 to May 24, 2025, in Paris, will offer a unique chance to appreciate the black-and-white mastery and raw power of Rosinski's line art, a skill he honed during his illustrious career and extensive training at the Beaux-Arts in Warsaw.
- Rosinski, aged 83, has been focusing on large-scale oil paintings but the current exhibition is significant as it may stand as a grand finale to his career, given the widespread dispersion of his artwork in private collections.
- This event is a must-visit for comic book aficionados, as it features rare pieces like the first two volumes of Thorgal and other hidden gems that showcase Rosinski's unparalleled talent in the home-and-garden of art.
