Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons (May 23–July 7, 2013)
A fan of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are? Check out 50 original works from Sendak at The Walt Disney Family Museum before it ends!
From The Walt Disney Family Museum…
From May 23 to July 7, 2013, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents the special exhibition Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons. The exhibition features 50 works by the legendary author and illustrator, accompanied by 50 statements from celebrities, authors, and noted personalities on the influence of Sendak’s work, all in celebration the 50th anniversary of his universally revered book, Where the Wild Things Are.
The exhibition includes 50 original works from Where the Wild Things Are in a variety of mediums including sketches, illustrations, and works on paper, and showcases highlights from Sendak’s career and the diverse art forms in which he was renowned. Many of the works are from private collections and friends of the artist, offering a survey of his range as an artist and author. It is widely known that Sendak decided to become an illustrator at the young age of 12 after watching Disney’s film Fantasia (1940). He also amassed a collection of Mickey Mouse and other Disney memorabilia throughout his lifetime.
