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Exhibition: Draw me a story! – Perspectives on illustrated children's books
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Open in the appWith Draw me a Story!, the Martin Bodmer Foundation invites the public into the thriving world of illustrated children's books. The exhibition draws on an exceptional Enfantina collection, comprising both works that actually belonged to the children of the Bodmer family from the… With Draw me a Story!, the Martin Bodmer Foundation invites the public into the thriving world of illustrated children's books. The exhibition draws on an exceptional Enfantina collection, comprising both works that actually belonged to the children of the Bodmer family from the early 19th century onwards and books carefully selected for their artistic and historical significance. Together, these documents tell a rich, sensitive and often little-known story of children's literature. Designed by Luca Notari in collaboration with Sophie Van der Linden, the exhibition welcomes all visitors, young and old. Its title, Draw me a Story!, immediately echoes Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince and reminds us how drawing is often the first gateway into storytelling. The aim here is to look at children's books differently: as objects that are simultaneously visual, narrative and emotional, capable of inspiring wonder at any age. The route is organized around sixteen themes that explore the relationship between the child reader and the world around them. Animals, nature and ecological issues hold an important place, resonating with contemporary concerns, while also showing that these subjects have long been part of children's literature. The scenography supports this immersion: visitors will be welcomed into a setting evoking the forest, inspired by Joanna Concejo's illustrations for Little Red Riding Hood, and punctuated by a sculptural tree designed by Corentin Meige. Throughout the exhibition, the public will discover rarely presented documents, sometimes never previously displayed. Some have never yet been featured in exhibitions dedicated to children's books or mentioned in major histories of the genre, thus offering a fresh and surprising perspective on this heritage. The visit is designed to be free and intuitive. Everyone can start the…