Project Rooms Le Cri du Margouillat

This Project Room at La Cité des Arts features the iconic comic art collective Le Cri du Margouillat, which has documented Reunionese life for over 30 years. This exhibition showcases the historical evolution of the island’s graphic storytelling and its unique satirical voice. It reinforces regional identity by interpreting local politics, myths, and daily life through the medium of the ‘bande dessinée.’ Visitors can view original drawings and immersive comic installations that capture the island’s rebellious and creative spirit. The exhibition has a significant social impact by legitimizing graphic arts as a vital part of the island’s cultural heritage. For researchers, it provides a rich graphic archive of Reunionese social changes and aesthetic trends since the 1980s. Protecting this creative discourse ensures that the island’s unique graphic legacy continues to be shared and celebrated.