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History Exhibition

The Contemporary

Nanterre

A striking modern archive holding 4.5 million documents on 20th and 21st-century history. Browse rare books, photographs, and propaganda posters in a light-filled space designed for discovery.

research library
contemporary history
striking architecture
rare documents

Tips

🏛️"A place of beautiful architecture, very spacious and airy"
đź“šover 4.5 million documents to explore
🎓bring ID for a free library card and Wi-Fi access

The Contemporary

184 Cr Nicole Dreyfus, 92000 Nanterre, France

+33 1 40 97 79 00

www.lacontemporaine.fr

Upcoming at The Contemporary

Friday, Jun 12
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 12 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 12 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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