The Art of Maurice Sendak”

In preparation for our approaching exhibition, Wild Matters Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak, we questioned Columbus Museum of Artwork staff members members to share what they are most energized about.

 

“I’m most enthusiastic to see readers reconnect with beloved childhood artwork and figures.”
— Olivia T., Customer Working experience Supervisor

 

“I distinctly recall picking out ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ one day at my university library in the 3rd quality and curling up to study it. It’s exciting to have an exhibition that so numerous individuals can relate to.”
— Kacey Murphy, Customer Working experience Direct Affiliate

 

“My most loved e book escalating up was ‘Where the Wild Things Are.’ My Mother would read through it to me every evening. I haven’t viewed significantly of Maurice Sendak’s get the job done apart from ‘Where the Wild Items Are,’ so I’m energized to uncover more of his do the job.”
— Kai Bell, Server/Barista

 

“I lately uncovered my authentic duplicate of ‘Where the Wild Things Are.’ It undoubtedly introduced again the excitement. I’m excited for visitors to see the tailor made items we have created at the Museum Retail store for the exhibition.”
— Emma Hagler, Assistant Manager of Museum Retailer

 

“I’m mostly enthusiastic to see little ones brighten up in the Museum looking at his get the job done. It’s heading to be a exceptional present as it will excite minor brains and older people as nicely.”
— Rachael Farber, Membership and Workplace Coordinator

 

“I’m hunting forward to observing the range of Maurice Sendak’s perform carry back again childhood ponder and nostalgia. I truly feel like I’ll try to remember some of the guides and stories I have overlooked.”
— Amber Wacker, Design and Electronic Communications Supervisor

Wild Issues Are Occurring: The Art of Maurice Sendak opens to the general public on Friday, October 21 and is on watch until finally March 5, 2023.

Want a sneak peek? Columbus Museum of Art associates are invited to attend a member-special preview on Thursday, Oct 20 that features exhibition talks at 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM in the Auditorium.

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Wild Matters Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak will be the initial significant retrospective of Sendak due to the fact his dying in 2012, and the premier and most finish exhibition of 1 of the most celebrated and first artists of our time. The exhibition is arranged by the Columbus Museum of Art in conjunction with The Maurice Sendak Basis.

The exhibition is comprised of much more than 150 sketches, storyboards, and paintings by Sendak drawn from the selection of The Maurice Sendak Basis. Highlights include first work for Sendak’s most well-known publications: The place the Wild Matters Are, In the Night time Kitchen, and Outdoors More than There. Sendak was motivated by writers ranging from William Shakespeare to Herman Melville.

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