Olivier Schwartz

Blending the artistic styles of Franquin and Jijé, Olivier Schwartz has successfully modernized iconic series with his sharp, highly referential artwork. 

With his inimitable style, Olivier Schwartz brilliantly manages to blend the Marcinelle school’s style with a touch of modernity, making him a worthy successor to Yves Chaland. With his adaptations of Spirou, Atom Agency and Gringos Locos, Olivier Schwartz is an artist to watch. Like Matthieu Bonhomme, he takes on a comic book classic, infusing it with his dynamic and colourful style. Regularly featured in galleries and at auctions, Olivier Schwartz is a major figure on the contemporary scene. The auction house Daniel Maghen Enchères will dedicate a special catalogue to him during its November 2026 sale.

To preserve your works on paper, we recommend that you never expose them to direct light, as UV rays can damage the mediums used. Paintings made with pastel or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made from pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity.

Born in Nogent-sur-Marne in 1963, Olivier Schwartz is a self-taught cartoonist influenced by the “neo-ligne claire” style and the work of Yves Chaland. After getting his start in the fanzine Plein la gueule pour pas un rond, he made a name for himself in youth publications and, in 1988, created the adventures of *L’Inspecteur Bayard* for Astrapi. For more than twenty years, he produced numerous comics, illustrations, and educational materials aimed at young audiences. Spotted by the writer Yann, he achieved major success with *Le Groom vert-de-gris* in 2009, as part of the series Une aventure de Spirou et Fantasio par...  
The duo continued their collaboration with several acclaimed albums, including Gringos Locos, La Femme-léopard, and Le Maître des hosties noires. Today, Olivier Schwartz is one of the iconic authors of the Spirou universe, having created several major albums, most recently *La Mémoire du Futur* in 2024... Complete biography