Bumbardai comic

N. Erdenebayar is a Mongolian comic illustrator and writer, author to the Bumbardai (2015) graphic novel series, since 2017 it has been released as an anime series on TV in Mongolia. Bumbardai is a five-year-old boy who is learning about nomadic life, a part of his heritage and integrated into the lives of ordinary families, these teachings bring him closer to his culture, humanity, teach him to be environmentally friendly and continue nomadic ways of life.

This work features in Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics, a Barbican International Enterprises exhibition, curated by Paul Gravett. Mangasia presents a vivid journey through the art of Comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese ‘Manga’ and beyond, highlighting key creators, characters and publications.