Walter Moers in Erlangen: The comic art at the City Museum
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Walter Moers in Erlangen: When comedy becomes art
At the Erlangen City Museum, fine linguistic wit meets artistic imagination: The exhibition What's there to laugh about? The comic art of Walter Moers runs from May 3 to September 13, 2026, showcasing why Moers has been one of the most original storytellers in contemporary German literature for decades. The exhibition features hundreds of drawings, oil paintings, models, and puppets – as well as original works from his newer piece surrounding Qwert. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
Between puns, cult figures, and comic cosmos
Walter Moers started as a comic artist and became known for characters like The Little Asshole and Captain Bluebear. The City Museum presents this journey in a comprehensible way: from the provocative, black-humored side to the literary Zamonian cosmos, in which wordplay, timing, and punchlines are as precise as a good stand-up routine. That’s exactly what makes this exhibition appealing: Here, one not only laughs at gags but also at the art of thinking about comedy as a narrative form. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
Why this exhibition is more than nostalgia
Moers’ work operates on multiple levels: comics, novels, satire, fantasy, and visual storytelling merge into a stage full of surprises. Those who walk through the rooms experience not just exhibition panels, but a true laughing experience with literary depth. Especially for comic fans, cabaret lovers, and friends of refined nonsense, this mix is a stroke of luck. The city of Erlangen thus sets a strong cultural signal in the context of the Comic Salon. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
Erlangen City Museum: central, accessible, pleasantly uncomplicated
The museum is located at Martin-Luther-Platz 9 in 91054 Erlangen. Visitors will find clear connections, a cloakroom with lockers, free Wi-Fi, and information on accessibility. For guided tours, the museum also offers accompaniment with sign language interpreters upon request. On Thursday evenings, there is additionally free entry from 5 to 8 PM. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/ihr-besuch/informationen))
Access remains relaxed: The city of Erlangen points out the availability of spaces in parking garages and underground garages around the city center; moreover, bus lines in the free city center area have been free since January 2024. So if you prefer to arrive by bus instead of searching for parking, you'll save your nerves for the main attraction: Moers’ quirky cosmos. ([erlangen.de](https://erlangen.de/en/aktuelles/parken-in-erlangen?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: An event for all those who love humor with impact
This exhibition is a feast for the eyes, mind, and laughter muscles. Walter Moers shows how comic art works when imagination, drawing, and literary precision come together. If you're in the mood for a clever, playful, and wonderfully quirky curated show, you should keep Erlangen not only on the map but at the very top of your list. A must-see live. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
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