The satirical press, 1830-1920

The exhibition is an opportunity to explore a fascinating part of journalistic and cultural history. It highlights the cartoons and other humorous creations that have marked different eras and societies, particularly those of the emblematic newspapers of the French satirical press, such as L'Assiette au Beurre and Le Charivari.
Today, the satirical press is in decline. Its distribution is now global, facilitated by social networks, bypassing state censorship. But this new space of apparent...