Al Hirschfeld: Life & Legacy of the Great American Caricaturist Replay

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Al Hirschfeld’s drawings stand as one of the most innovative efforts in establishing the visual language of modern art through caricature in the 20th century. A self-described “characterist,” his signature work that was defined by a linear calligraphic style appeared in virtually every major publication for last nine decades. From his 75-year relationship with The New York Times to his numerous book and record covers (not to mention his 15 postage stamps), this is the story of one of the most prolific illustrators of the 20th century.

Join New York Adventure Club as we venture on a virtual trip through 20th century popular culture as drawn by Al Hirschfeld, who recorded and defined so much of show business — especially Broadway and Hollywood — through his unique and distinct drawing style.

Led by David Leopold, Creative Director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation — whose been studying the artist's works for more than 30 years — our image-rich journey through the life and legacy of Al Hirschfeld will include:

• An overview of Hirschfeld's early years, and how a melting pot of diverse influences metamorphosed into Hirschfeld’s signature line
• Where Hirschfeld had his decisive moment as an artist
• A discussion surrounding how an “infantile prank” turned into “a national insanity” when Hirschfeld began to hide his daughter’s name in his drawings
• Pivotal moments in Hirschfeld's life, including how he helped Duke Ellington deal with racism on Ellington’s first national tour
• Hirschfeld's enduring impact on the arts, from why a Broadway theater was named for him to his continued influence in the world of animation
• Rare photos from the Al Hirschfeld Foundation collection

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with David — any and all questions about Al Hirschfeld are welcomed and encouraged!

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See you there, virtually!

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About David

David Leopold has organized museum exhibitions around the country from the first New Deal muralist to the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. He has spent more than 30 years studying Hirschfeld’s work, the first 13 as Hirschfeld’s Archivist, visiting him in his studio once or twice a week. His book, The Hirschfeld Century: A Portrait of the Artist and His Age , published by Alfred A. Knopf to coincide with a major retrospective that Leopold curated for the New York Historical Society has received universal acclaim. The Washington Post called it an “instant classic,” and Amazon selected it for its “Top Books ” of the year.

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Photo Credits: © The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, www. AlHirschfeldFoundation.org

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