Frank Hoppmann shows 70 satirical works in the Möllner Museum!

Frank Hoppmann shows 70 satirical works in the Möllner Museum!

The Möllner Museum in the Historical Town Hall will open the doors to a fascinating solo exhibition by the artist Frank Hoppmann next Saturday, August 16th. The vernissage begins at 6 p.m. in the Ratsdiele, Am Markt 12, and promises to be a special experience for all art and satire lovers, because the artist will be present in person. The exhibition runs until September 30th and allows visitors to admire around 70 of his works, including large-format portraits of prominent personalities.

The impressive portraits depicting figures such as King Charles III deserve special attention. and show the humorist Loriot. A highlight of the exhibition is the presentation of a series of 15 works that specifically deal with the topic of Till Eulenspiegel. Hoppmann's style is a successful mix of satirical depth and comic elements, which makes his works both entertaining and thoughtful. The artist, known for his caricature and portrait art, has already received numerous awards, including the German Caricature Prize, the Grand Thomas Nast Prize and the World Press Cartoon Grand Prix, and was named AI44 Selected Winner of the American Illustration Awards in 2025, such as [ln-online.de].

Details about the exhibition

Admission to the opening event is free, but registration by email to info@museum-moelln.de is recommended. So that everyone can get an idea of ​​Hoppmann's artistic oeuvre, the museum's opening times are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance fees are 5 euros for adults and 4.50 euros for spa card holders, while children up to 17 years of age have free entry.

But who is Frank Hoppmann really? He is one of the outstanding artists of his time, and numerous institutions and museums collect his works. A look at the collections of contemporary caricature and drawing shows how valuable this art form is. For example, the Karikatur-Museum has over 50,000 satirical images from five centuries in its collection. This institution contributes to preserving the heritage and development of caricature by collecting works from many important artists.

Hoppmann joins a long tradition of outstanding cartoonists who are known not only for their creativity, but also for their critical view of society. From his works you quickly realize that he has a good knack for satirizing social issues, which is what makes his art so unique.

The exhibition at the Möllner Museum is therefore an excellent opportunity to not only experience Hoppmann's creative work, but also to engage with the history of caricature, which is often forgotten in our modern world. So it's worth a visit - not just for fans of satire, but for everyone who is enthusiastic about art!