Gerhard Glück’s characters are often denied simple pleasures because life takes an unexpected turn and the absurd is waiting around the corner.

On Museums Night at Cartoonmuseum Basel though, everything will turn out well: From A for animation, fresh from the festival Fantoche, to Z for the zany cartoonists capturing visitors’ happy moments. From comic-reading to workshop. A long-standing culinary favourite will also be there: crêpes & drinks. Simple pleasures are the best!

• Programme:
• Comicautomat
  6pm-2am
  You can find a little happiness in the literature vending machine: six artists tell colourful stories in pocket format.
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• fantoche@cartoonmuseum
  6pm, 11.30pm, 0.30am, 1am
  The pearls of the Fantoche animated film programme as guests at the Cartoonmuseum, feelings of happiness included!
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• Two artists - one portrait: Experience the Bubmat!
  6.30-11pm, 11.30pm-2am
  Jill Pastore and Helena Baumeister draw you two-handed: Jill with the right, Helena with the left!
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• Performance with Elizabeth Pich, author of ‘Fungirl’
  8.30pm, 9.30pm, 11pm (English)
  Attention satire: Elizabeth Pich presents her unrestrained and highly acclaimed comic album ‘Fungirl’.
  
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• Button up! badge workshop
  6pm-2am
  Design your own personalised smiley button with the eyes from the Cartoonmuseum logo.
  
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• Meme competition
  6pm-2am
  Turn everyday mishaps into your own personal meme on the theme of ‘Daily Struggle’ and win great prizes.