The Tomi Ungerer Museum in Strasburg

In an interview conducted by Christophe Carriere, French illustrator Tomi Ungerer explains why he gave his entire collection to the city of Strasburg, which just dedicated a museum to him. "Because it's a city between two countries. The museum will thus have as many German visitors as French ones. Culture shouldn't have borders. ... It's a particular emotion [to have a museum dedicated to you]. I'm proud of it because my whole life is there. ... What's more, illustration is a black sheep. There are museums for painters, for sculptors, but none for illustrators, who, finally, influence people on a daily basis. ... In the best-case scenario, museums would reserve a little room for illustration called the 'print gallery'. ... Each artist should have their own museum. That would be his little paradise."

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