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Exhibitions at the Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins

Understanding how the municipal collection of prints and drawings is presented in Strasbourg.

The Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins holds a significant municipal collection of historic prints and drawings. This page details how the archive manages its exhibition program and provides access to its artistic treasures for researchers and enthusiasts alike. Please verify the latest scheduling information through official channels before planning your visit.

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Featured exhibitions at Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins
Highlights and recommended shows in Strasbourg
Explore featured exhibitions at Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins, including priority recommendations and high-interest shows to add to your visit plan in Strasbourg.
Purple watercolor poster showing sculptor's tools and Gothic cathedral blueprints on a stone workbench, promoting 'Bâtir, Préserver, Transmettre: 800 Years of the Fondation de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame' at the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame in Strasbourg, 16 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027.

Building, Preserving, Transmitting: 800 Years of the Fondation de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame

Discover eight centuries of cathedral history, architectural heritage, and traditional craftsmanship.

Learn about the unique institution responsible for maintaining Strasbourg Cathedral since the 13th century. The exhibition features architectural drawings, historical photographs, and sculptures that showcase enduring medieval techniques.

Exhibition Details
Purple watercolor poster for BiodiverCity exhibition at Strasbourg Zoological Museum, showing a butterfly, pigeons, and an egret among city buildings and plants from 19 Sept 2025 to 31 Dec 2026.

BiodiverCity: Animals of the City at Zoological Museum of Strasbourg

Examining urban biodiversity through naturalistic illustration and collaborative design.

This exhibition explores how humans and non-human dwellers coexist within city landscapes. Through the work of illustrator Valentine Plessy, visitors gain new perspectives on local ecology and the shared urban habitat.

BiodiverCity Exhibition
Watercolor illustration showing visitors viewing F'murrr's surreal pen-and-ink drawings at Musée Tomi Ungerer, with colorful sticky-note annotations by Camille Potte for the 2026 exhibition.

Hi – Yo, It’s the Echo: The Spirit of F’murrr and Camille Potte

A comprehensive retrospective of influential cartoonist F'murrr's graphic work.

Discover the legacy of cartoonist F'murrr through his famous comic series and illustration projects. Artist Camille Potte provides contemporary annotations that bridge past and present in this major museum exhibition.

F'murrr Exhibition
Purple watercolor illustration for the exhibition 'The Savage State,' featuring two facing deer, a perched bird, and small mammals in a contemporary gallery setting. Text reads 'Biodiversity: Human & Animal Intersection.'

The Savage State: The Animal in the Collections of MAMCS

A collaborative dialogue between natural history and contemporary art collections.

Discover an evocative fusion of natural specimens and modern artistic creations. The project highlights our mutual dependence within the ecosystem and encourages a new perspective on the animal kingdom.

The Savage State
Framed purple paper cut-out artwork depicting a winged female figure with a perched bird above and scattered floating feathers, displayed in a gallery.

On the Wing: Anna Sommer in Dialogue with the Collections

Solo exhibition of paper-cut art and graphic illustration.

Discover a unique artistic intervention by Anna Sommer that explores human relationships and identity through delicate paper cutting. The show places her works in conversation with historic drawings and contemporary pieces from Strasbourg museum collections.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration in purple tones showing two stylized figures interacting with inclined geometric ramps, evoking themes of accessibility and institutional care.

Social Security Prelude: The Father-Mother Ramp Exhibition in Strasbourg

A critical artistic reflection on institutional architecture and public health.

Florian Fouché investigates the history of the French social security system through diverse media. The project explores themes of assisted life and the invisible structures that shape modern societal care.

Exhibition Details
Purple watercolor illustration of a museum exhibition gallery, with visitors viewing framed portraits along the walls and a central illuminated display featuring a seated figure.

Time Reversed: Through the Ages of Life Exhibition in Strasbourg

A reverse-chronological look at the human experience at MAMCS.

Experience a curated selection of portraits and artworks that document the human journey. The display features pieces by Renoir, Sarah Jones, Muybridge, and Marlene Dumas.

Time Reversed Exhibition
Watercolor exhibition poster for 'The Cardinal de Rohan and the Affair of the Necklace' at Palais Rohan, Strasbourg, running November 20, 2026 to March 15, 2027.
Apr 7, 2027 – Jul 12, 2027

At the Twilight of the Ancien Régime: Cardinal de Rohan and the Affair of the Necklace

A historical examination of an infamous pre-Revolutionary French political scandal.

Discover the story behind the Affair of the Diamond Necklace through contemporary testimonies, pamphlets, and art. The presentation contextualizes the mounting pressures on the French monarchy during the period leading to the Revolution.

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Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Strasbourg.
Purple watercolor poster showing sculptor's tools and Gothic cathedral blueprints on a stone workbench, promoting 'Bâtir, Préserver, Transmettre: 800 Years of the Fondation de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame' at the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame in Strasbourg, 16 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027.

Building, Preserving, Transmitting: 800 Years of the Fondation de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame

Discover eight centuries of cathedral history, architectural heritage, and traditional craftsmanship.

Learn about the unique institution responsible for maintaining Strasbourg Cathedral since the 13th century. The exhibition features architectural drawings, historical photographs, and sculptures that showcase enduring medieval techniques.

Exhibition Details
Purple watercolor poster for BiodiverCity exhibition at Strasbourg Zoological Museum, showing a butterfly, pigeons, and an egret among city buildings and plants from 19 Sept 2025 to 31 Dec 2026.

BiodiverCity: Animals of the City at Zoological Museum of Strasbourg

Examining urban biodiversity through naturalistic illustration and collaborative design.

This exhibition explores how humans and non-human dwellers coexist within city landscapes. Through the work of illustrator Valentine Plessy, visitors gain new perspectives on local ecology and the shared urban habitat.

BiodiverCity Exhibition
Watercolor illustration showing visitors viewing F'murrr's surreal pen-and-ink drawings at Musée Tomi Ungerer, with colorful sticky-note annotations by Camille Potte for the 2026 exhibition.

Hi – Yo, It’s the Echo: The Spirit of F’murrr and Camille Potte

A comprehensive retrospective of influential cartoonist F'murrr's graphic work.

Discover the legacy of cartoonist F'murrr through his famous comic series and illustration projects. Artist Camille Potte provides contemporary annotations that bridge past and present in this major museum exhibition.

F'murrr Exhibition
Purple watercolor illustration for the exhibition 'The Savage State,' featuring two facing deer, a perched bird, and small mammals in a contemporary gallery setting. Text reads 'Biodiversity: Human & Animal Intersection.'

The Savage State: The Animal in the Collections of MAMCS

A collaborative dialogue between natural history and contemporary art collections.

Discover an evocative fusion of natural specimens and modern artistic creations. The project highlights our mutual dependence within the ecosystem and encourages a new perspective on the animal kingdom.

The Savage State
Framed purple paper cut-out artwork depicting a winged female figure with a perched bird above and scattered floating feathers, displayed in a gallery.

On the Wing: Anna Sommer in Dialogue with the Collections

Solo exhibition of paper-cut art and graphic illustration.

Discover a unique artistic intervention by Anna Sommer that explores human relationships and identity through delicate paper cutting. The show places her works in conversation with historic drawings and contemporary pieces from Strasbourg museum collections.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration in purple tones showing two stylized figures interacting with inclined geometric ramps, evoking themes of accessibility and institutional care.

Social Security Prelude: The Father-Mother Ramp Exhibition in Strasbourg

A critical artistic reflection on institutional architecture and public health.

Florian Fouché investigates the history of the French social security system through diverse media. The project explores themes of assisted life and the invisible structures that shape modern societal care.

Exhibition Details
Purple watercolor illustration of a museum exhibition gallery, with visitors viewing framed portraits along the walls and a central illuminated display featuring a seated figure.

Time Reversed: Through the Ages of Life Exhibition in Strasbourg

A reverse-chronological look at the human experience at MAMCS.

Experience a curated selection of portraits and artworks that document the human journey. The display features pieces by Renoir, Sarah Jones, Muybridge, and Marlene Dumas.

Time Reversed Exhibition
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