Or…It is amazing what one discovers by just taking the time to look!
The Museum of the Society of Illustrators
Walking along, minding my own business, just looking to see what’s new on my stroll, or interesting, or just eye catching. I think I’ve walked by this museum countless times and never paid attention. I was probably walking with a destination in mind…no excuses. It’s closed now due to the Covid-19, but you know I’ll be going when it reopens.
As I scrolled through their website, I was taken aback by its history, its galleries, its programs and the building itself. The museum is housed in a lovely brownstone on 63rd. The Society was founded in 1901 and bought the brownstone in 1939. Check out their website for more on this remarkable place. And, as a bonus, a great looking bar and cafe, 128 Bar and Bistro. Their French Martini looks pretty good! societyillustrators.org/
The panel on the outside of the museum, Women In Comics, is the work of one of the illustrators in the exhibition, Afua Richardson, an African-Native American multi-talented woman! WOW! Read below.
” Afua Richardson is an American illustrator best known for her work on the Eisner award winning series, Black Panther World of Wakanda. In addition to being an illustrator and writer, Afua is a musician, vocalist, performer, songwriter, voice actor, activist, and mentor, she has been aptly called the Jane of all trades “ From her website: afuarichardson.com/
This City continually amazes me. Love discovering new wonderful things and the City never disappoints: One of the reasons I want to live here and no where else!
Love this City!
Stay safe and wear a mask!
KAY’S NOTES: Hidden gem, was the way one writer described the museum. Can’t wait to go and when I do… I’ll write a post about this “gem”!
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