Pascin

Joann Sfar’s Pascin (Uncivilized Books, 2016–present) is a biographical graphic novel that delves into the life of the enigmatic, Bulgarian-born Jewish painter Jules Pascin, a key figure in the early 20th-century Parisian art scene. Written by Sfar and translated by Edward Gauvin, this single-issue series offers an intimate, visually expressive portrait of the artist’s bohemian world, his struggles with identity and exile, and the tragic brilliance that defined his work. Sfar’s loose, evocative linework and empathetic storytelling bring Pascin’s restless spirit to life, making this a poignant entry in the tradition of artist biographies in comics.