This exhibition explores the unforgettable art and satire of MAD, from its beginnings in 1952 as a popular humor comic book to its emergence as a beloved magazine that spoke truth to power and attracted generations of devoted readers through the decades.
Artist Joan Hall gives an illustrated lecture on the history of collage, from 12th century Japan to contemporary photo illustration. Hall’s work is featured in the current exhibition Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection.
Cartoonist, illustrator, performer Emily Flake & cartoonist, comedian Jason Chatfield explore the impact MAD magazine has had on younger generations of artists & writers.
Coinciding with the exhibition "Mystery and Wonder," Teresa Fasolinoi discusses her richly painted illustrations for mystery book covers and detailing the fine art of creating memorable images that entice viewers to read the book without giving too much away.
On the 130th anniversary of Norman Rockwell’s birth, members of the Rockwell family will come together to share personal reflections on Rockwell’s art and to consider the diverse ways that their lives and creative practice have been impacted by the legacy that they have inherited.
