The Caricatura Museum Frankfurt celebrates the 100th birthday of the famous humorist Loriot with an official exhibition. Loriot is considered one of the nation's most important humorists and has left a lasting mark on the German humor landscape with his unique style. His cartoons, sketches and films are still remembered today and have become embedded in the vernacular as winged words.
The exhibition highlights the diverse work of Loriot, who is known for his bulbous-nosed men and his outstanding powers of observation. Not only his well-known works will be on display, but also lesser-known facets such as his early advertising graphics, which have never been publicly exhibited before. Special attention will be paid to Loriot's connection to the New Frankfurt School, whose artistic legacy forms the foundation of the Caricatura Museum's collection.
The exhibition also documents Loriot's passion for opera and includes numerous exhibits, including excerpts from his films, which will be presented in a specially installed cinema. A highlight for visitors is the original stele from his private collection, where he photographed prominent guests for his guest book.
The exhibition "Ach was. Loriot zum Hundertsten" offers a comprehensive tribute to Loriot as author, cartoonist, actor, presenter and artist. It covers the entire area of the Caricatura Museum, which is known as the most important museum and competence center for comedy. Visitors will have the opportunity to approach the multifaceted work of this extraordinary artist from different perspectives and discover lesser-known aspects of his work.
