Events
MASTERCLASSES
On 22 April 2021, Derf Backderf was our first live guest in a series of master classes by international graphic authors.
Backderf (Richfield, Ohio, 1959) is an American author of graphic novels. He trained as a journalist rather than an artist, which means his drawing style is somewhat naive but it is no less robust as a result. He broke through to the international level with his much lauded, autobiographical graphic novel My Friend Dahmer, about his adolescent friendship with Jeffrey Dahmer, who went on to become a serial killer.
His most recent graphic novel Kent State, describes the tragic events of 4 May 1970 when the National Guard in the US opened fire on students who were protesting against the Vietnam War at Kent State University.
With thanks to the Brussels Region.
LATE SESSION
On 6 May, the Marc Sleen Museum took part in the late sessions organised by Brussels Museums. Five artists focused on a page from ‘The Ghost of Sand Street’ by Marc Sleen and, in consultation with the visitors, interpreted it in their own style.
With thanks to the Brussels Region.