Crossed Panels: Female Comics Take Over the Reina Sofía Museum
The prestigious Reina Sofía Museum hosts a pioneering initiative called Crossed Panels, dedicated exclusively to comics created by women 🎨. This event brings together the most relevant voices in the contemporary illustration scene along with academic specialists who analyze the ninth art from feminist and updated perspectives.
Participants and Multidisciplinary Approach
The event features the participation of illustrators from different generations such as Marika, Carla Berrocal, Laura Pérez Vernetti, and Bea Lema, who represent the stylistic diversity of current Spanish comics. Alongside them, researchers Viviane Alary, Virginie Giuliana, and Elisa McCausland provide essential academic perspectives to understand the evolution of the medium.
Highlighted characteristics of the participants:- Marika: Representative of the new generation with a vanguard style
- Carla Berrocal: Established author with extensive international career
- Laura Pérez Vernetti: Pioneer in graphic and narrative experimentation
- Bea Lema: Specialist in autobiographical and contemporary narratives
It is refreshing that a prestigious museum finally dedicates a full day to female comics, especially when for decades this art was considered mere children's entertainment
Program and Specialized Activities
The program includes specialized debate tables that explore three main axes: graphic narrative, illustration, and research. These dialogue spaces examine both artistic creation and theoretical studies around comics made by women, addressing everything from drawing techniques to specific thematic contents.
Areas of analysis in the roundtables:- Historical evolution of female comics and their narrative particularities
- Professional challenges faced by creators in a traditionally masculinized sector
- Visibility and publishing market in constant transformation
Impact and Cultural Relevance
This initiative marks a significant milestone in the institutional recognition of comics as a fully legitimate artistic form. By dedicating a full day to female comics, the Reina Sofía Museum contributes to making visible the work of authors who have historically remained in the background, while questioning traditional artistic hierarchies that privileged other expressions considered "more serious" ✨.