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The Contemporary

Nanterre

Step into a century of European history through 4.5 million documents at this triple-threat institution: library, archive, and museum rolled into one. The "Atelier de l'histoire" lets you handle everything from WWI paintings to samizdat pamphlets while pondering how we preserve memory for future generations.

Contemporary history
Research library
Documentary museum
Free entry

Tips

đź“š"goldmine for history students"
🏛️"beautiful architecture, very spacious and airy"
🎧free audioguides in French & English (ID required)

The Contemporary

184 Cr Nicole Dreyfus, 92000 Nanterre, France

+33 1 40 97 79 00

www.lacontemporaine.fr

Upcoming at The Contemporary

Thursday, Jun 11
Les Guerres d’Eisner : un créateur de BD face à la guerre et l’antisémitisme

Les Guerres d’Eisner : un créateur de BD face à la guerre et l’antisémitisme

June 11 at 1pm

Will Eisner didn't just draw comics, he weaponized them. This exhibition traces how the legendary cartoonist used graphic storytelling to dissect war, memory, and prejudice through iconic characters and powerful manifestos.

Les Guerres d’Eisner à La Contemporaine

Les Guerres d’Eisner à La Contemporaine

June 11 at 1pm

Will Eisner turned comic strips into weapons against ignorance and hate. This free exhibition traces how the cartoonist used his art to confront war, memory, and antisemitism through iconic characters and graphic novels.

Tuesday, Jun 16
Conférence « Eisner : un système graphique » avec Gilles Ciment

Conférence « Eisner : un système graphique » avec Gilles Ciment

June 16 at 6pm

Comics legend Will Eisner documented war through a distinctive visual language. This conference explores how his graphic system shaped military storytelling, from boot camp manuals to frontline reportage.

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