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"Mimi Cracra, it's me!" Exhibition
For the first time in a gallery, an exhibition-sale dedicated to the work of Agnès Rosenstiehl, the creator of the iconic Mimi Cracra.
Galerie Robillard (Paris 11th)
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For the first time in a gallery, we are pleased to present an exhibition and sale dedicated to the work of Agnès Rosenstiehl. This unprecedented event brings together a rare selection of original drawings and offers exceptional insight into a major artist of contemporary illustration.
Born in the pages of Pomme d’Api in 1976, Mimi Cracra profoundly renewed the representation of childhood in children's literature. A little girl free from conventions, curious and with an overflowing imagination, she explores daily life with contagious joy. She is a character always in motion. A fluidity that highlights the graphic talent of Agnès Rosenstiehl: her clear line, which combines the precision of the ink stroke with a limited range of watercolor colors, and her sense of rhythm are at the service of the character's expressiveness. Each of these original drawings reveals the spontaneity, modernity, and elegance of an immediately recognizable visual universe.
The exhibition brings together about sixty original drawings, constituting the first collection of works by Agnès Rosenstiehl offered for sale in a gallery. The bulk of her work has in fact been donated to the BNF, which is also presenting an exhibition from November 3, 2026, to January 24, 2027, and to the IMEC. A unique opportunity, therefore, for lovers of Mimi Cracra as well as for collectors, to discover the work of an artist who mischievously likes to remind us: "Mimi Cracra, it's me!"
Our take on this event
Relive your best childhood memories through the spontaneous strokes of a true icon of children's illustration. This rare exhibition showcases the original drawings of a playful character who broke all the rules, offering art lovers a unique chance to get up close with her unmistakable, timeless style.
Galerie Robillard hosts a unique exhibition dedicated to the graphic world of Agnès Rosenstiehl and her iconic character, Mimi Cracra. From November 28 to December 6, 2026, visitors can explore a selection of sixty original drawings highlighting the work of this major figure in contemporary illustration. Whether you are a collector or a long-time admirer of this imaginative girl, this retrospective offers a rare look at the artist's spontaneous style. This event is free of charge and fully accessible to everyone, including visitors with motor, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, with sign language support available throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Galerie Robillard invites you to dive into the world of Agnès Rosenstiehl, the creator of the famous Mimi Cracra. This exhibition and sale, the first of its kind for the artist, showcases sixty original drawings that trace the visual development of the character first introduced in 1976. You will discover the artist's signature technique: clean ink lines paired with delicate watercolor, perfectly capturing the vitality and rhythm of her subjects.
The event runs daily from November 28 to December 6, 2026, between 11:00 and 19:00. Located in the 11th arrondissement, the gallery is committed to accessibility. The space is equipped to welcome wheelchair users, as well as visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing—with sign language available—or those with visual or cognitive impairments.
This is a rare occasion for enthusiasts to view and potentially acquire original works, as the bulk of Rosenstiehl's artistic collection has been donated to the BNF and IMEC. It is a unique opportunity to celebrate the elegance and modern spirit of an artist who famously declares, "Mimi Cracra, c'est moi!"
