Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World) November 17, 2010

This exhibition is the first museum survey of the work of Maira Kalman (b. 1949 Tel Aviv), an illustrator, author, and designer known for her whimsical yet probing imagery. Her work ranges from covers and drawings for The New Yorker, to more than a dozen books for children and adults, to an illustrated blog for The New York Times, to collaborations with leading designers such as Isaac Mizrahi.

Featuring a selection of original works on paper that span thirty years of illustration, the exhibition also showcases less widely known photographs, embroidery, textiles, and performance by Kalman. To provide context for this array of work, Kalman has created a special installation, furnishing the gallery with chairs, ladders, and “many tables of many things” drawn from her own collections.

Kalman’s writing and drawing render a singular vision of the world, illuminating contemporary life with a profound sense of joy, spontaneity, and humor.

Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; Free to Skirball Members and Children under 2; Free to all visitors on Thursdays
Tickets available at the door
Open during regular Museum hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Closed Mondays and Holidays including November 25 and December 25.

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