A Wild & Curious Series of Exhibits

The Rosenbach Museum
Philadelphia, PA

On display from artist Sue Johnson

Visit the Rosenbach Museum Friday, March 14, 2014 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm for the hands on tour celebrating Lewis Carroll / Charles Dodgson.

Up next, Sendak in the '60s goes on display Wednesday, March 26 - Sunday, November 2.

Mural by Maurice Sendak, comissioned by  the Chertoff family

The Rosenbach hosts many fabulous literary exhibits, including an artist project from Maira Kalman.
Read my review of Maira's newest book about Thomas Jefferson, or catch up on the past festivities for the museum's Sendak in the Spring event.

Read more about the recent merger of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Rosenbach Museum collection.

Illustrator Jerry Pinkney

John Henry, 1999, by Jerry Pinkney

I just got the news that a traveling exhibit of Jerry Pinkney's illustrations has opened at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It won't be there long, so if you're in the area, take this opportunity to see his complex watercolor paintings up close

and learn more about Jerry's experienced approach to picture book illustration.

Mirandy and Brother Wind, 1997

In conjunction with the exhibit, the Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting Drawing on the Reverse Side: The Art and Life of Jerry Pinkney, and will host the man himself on July 15. Make plans to visit before the summer is out!

Puss in Boots, 2012

Goin' Someplace Special, 2001

Howard Pyle and Katharine Pyle

Happy belated birthday, Howard Pyle.  And Happy 100th birthday to the Delaware Art Museum!  As a fan of Howard Pyle (and who is not?) I highly recommend a visit to the Delaware Art Museum.  They have an outstanding collection of golden age illustrations.  If you visit before September 9, you will also be able to view works of Katharine Pyle, Howard's youngest sister.  She was quite prolific as both author and illustrator in the children's book world.  Don't miss the exhibit opening June 23rd to celebrate the museum's centennial.

 

Sendak in the Spring

Maurice Sendak gave us many Wild Things.  Come and see them at the Rosenbach Museum in Philadelphia.  Along with the regular Sendak collection,  there will be a Wild rumpus on March 24th and 25th.  The activities and exhibit will focus on three of Maurice Sendak's books:  Outside, Over There, Brundibar, and The Sign On Rosie's Door.  Don't miss this opportunity to view the sketches and dummies.  Get a rare glimpse of the making of a classic picture book by a master of the craft.