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COMICA FESTIVAL 2004

After the hugely successful first year in 2003, the Comica Festival returned in 2004 with the theme of 'Confessions & Convictions' highlighting the trend towards autobiography and political commentary prevalent in the comics medium.

EXHIBITIONS:

A Mini-History of Off-The-Cuff, Handmade Mini-Comics
An exhibition of mini-comics from the collections of curators Les Coleman, Paul Gravett and Savage Pencil. More...
Where: BookArtBookShop, 17 Pitfield St, London, N1 6HB
When: May 27 to June 13, 2004



EVENTS:

Comic Factory: Getting Your Hands Dirty
An all-day comics factory with high-profile guests working together to produce nano-comics for mobile phones. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 13, 2004 - Noon to 8pm



CONVERSATIONS:

José Villarrubia: Digital Comics Workshop
José Villarrubia (Promethea, The Mirror of Love) will gives a computer illustration and colouring workshop. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 5, 2004


Al Davison & Ilya: First Persons Singular
Thinly disguised or brutally frank, Al Davison (Spiral Cage) and Ilya (Skidmarks) discuss autobio-comics. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 6, 2004


21st Century Escape
Escape artists Glenn Dakin, Carol Swain, Woodrow Phoenix, Chris Reynolds discuss their latest projects. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 6, 2004


José Villarrubia: Same Sex, Different Stories:
José Villarrubia (The Mirror of Love) examines representations of gays and lesbians in US comics. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 6, 2004


Fresh Faces, Inky Fingers
Sylvia Farago (Sturgeon White Moss), Simone Lia (Fluffy), Neal Fox (Le Gun) discuss the magic of print comics. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 6, 2004


Chris Ware & Seth
The smartest comic book artist in the world goes head-to-head with the most world's most retro-artist. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 8, 2004


Craig Thompson & David B: Family Secrets
Craig Thompson (Blankets) in conversation with David B. (Epileptic). More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 9, 2004 - 8.30pm


Bitterkomix & Aleksandar Zograf: Drawing Front Lines
South Africans Conrad Botes and Joe Dog, and Serbian Aleksandar Zograf in conversation with Steve Bell. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 10, 2004


Dupuy & Berberian: In Conversation With Posy Simmonds
Phillipe Dupuy and Charles Berberian (Monsieur Jean) in conversation with Posy Simmonds (Gemma Bovery). More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 11, 2004 - 7pm


Live Drawings: Comics Break Free
Sfar, Trondheim, Woodrow Phoenix and Simone Lia - the New Wave of French and British cartoonists draw live. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 12, 2004 - 2.30pm


Drawing Dreams : David B, Zograf & Andrzel Klimowski
The most powerful graphic dreams and nightmares of our times. Chaired by Benoit Peeters. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 12, 2004 - 5pm



FILMS:

The Mindscape Of Alan Moore
Film screening and panel featuring Dave Gibbons, David Lloyd, José Villarrubia, Oscar Zarate. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 7, 2004 - 8.30pm


Tintin Animations
Screening The Shooting Star (2pm), The Secret of the Unicorn (3pm) and Red Rackham's Treasure (4pm). More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 9, 2004


Halloween Shorts: The World Of Comics In Short Films
Animator Kate Anderson hosts a varied and rarely seen animations and films by comic artists. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 9, 2004


Corto Maltese
Corto Maltese in a merciless chase from Russia to Manchuria. Animated adaptation of Hugo Pratt's comics strip. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: June 12, 2004 - 6.30pm


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Reviews

"A Comica event - but at the V&A?!"
Jinty

"This event showcased some of the great variety of manga art styles and artists working across languages, continents and cultures in the world today."
Karl Pell

"...some of the UK's sharpest cartoonists gathered at the ICA in London for a unique test of creativity and endurance: a 24-hour comic marathon, during which each artist was challenged to create a spontaneous 24-page story."
The New Statesman

"With Comica, the ICA is doing what it does best: reaching out to culture's fringe."
Kulture Flash

"...Sacco had some interesting things to say about the comics form in general."
Simon Hacking

"Comica... continues to heap cultural credibility onto this once maligned art form."
BBC Online

"The ICA treats comics the way they should be: as contemporary art."
Sci Fi London

"...far and away the best place to find a serious and eclectic showcase of world comics fare."
The First Post

"...all [24 hour comic day] participants felt a huge sense of achievement and satisfaction by the end."
Jim Medway

"...he's a natural storyteller. He can't seem to stop."
Paul Tierney