self portrait as a child, in between his heroes – image © jacques de loustal

today an exhibition of recent work by the french artist jacques de loustal opens at the centre culturel du forum place françois truffaut in ville de saint gratien. it will run until 15 january 2010.

jacques de loustal exhibition the making of – image © jacques de loustal

jacques de loustal exhibition sketch, the making of ‘coronado’ album, september 2009 – image © jacques de loustal

jacques de loustal exhibition final drawing, the making of ‘coronado’ album, september 2009 – image © jacques de loustal the ‘coronado’ album is published by casterman rivage it is an adaption of dennis lehane (author of ‘mystic river’ and ‘shutter island’)jacques de loustal exhibition poster for the ‘salon du livre’ in colmar, november 2009 – image © jacques de loustal

jacques de loustal exhibition recent work – image © jacques de loustal

jacques de loustal exhibition recent work – image © jacques de loustal

jacques de loustal was born on april 10, 1956 in neuilly-sur-seine, france. he is considered as one of the most popular french contemporary artists and his influences lean more towards fine art than to comics. loustal lived in africa for a good part of his life, a fact strongly reflected in his graphic novels. while still studying architecture, he started making some short comic stories for métal hurlant, pilote, nitro, chic, zoulou and libération. in addition to his art and graphic novels loustal also does illustrations for the new yorker. he currently lives and works in paris. more

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