To celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, Tsinghua University Art Museum is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition titled "Once Upon a Page: Contemporary Comics from the Fumetto Comic Festival in Luzern." Featuring 20 Swiss artists and nearly 200 works, the showcase transforms comic panels into a vibrant dialogue about courage, identity, and shared societal values.
The exhibition underscores how visual storytelling transcends language barriers, with Swiss creators offering fresh perspectives on universal human experiences. Visitors encounter narratives steeped in Alpine folklore alongside modern social commentary – all resonating unexpectedly well with Chinese audiences familiar with their own rich tradition of graphic novels.
"Comics are society's mirror," noted a museum curator. "When Swiss precision meets Chinese artistic heritage, we see new possibilities for cross-cultural understanding." The event coincides with growing momentum in China's domestic comic industry, where young creators are redefining manhua (Chinese comics) through global collaborations.
Organizers highlight the exhibition's role in fostering creative exchanges between emerging artists from both nations. As digital platforms erase geographical boundaries, such cultural initiatives reinforce Switzerland and China's commitment to building people-to-people connections through art.
