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The Art of Dr. Seuss
Rare Editions Event
May
21 - June 12, 2010
(The Event has ended, but many pieces may be viewed in our gallery)
Open Mondays thru Saturdays 10-6
From May 21 through June 12, we will present “The Art of Dr. Seuss – Rare Editions Event.” Celebrating the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, twenty-four of the most sought-after artworks will be presented at the gallery with recent releases from The Art of Dr. Seuss collection, offering a rare opportunity for visitors to view and experience one of the largest selections of authorized estate editions ever assembled. This exhibition offers an insider’s view of the extraordinary imagery reproduced from Dr. Seuss’s private collection of paintings and sculptures created throughout his 70 years of artistic innovation.
Artist representative, Jeff Schuffman, will be present at the exhibition opening from 12-7 on June 5th, to provide insights into Geisel’s artistic life, his unique vision and his impact on American culture. Exhibition curator, William Dreyer is available for phone interviews at (847-564-2000 ext. 26).
About the Exhibition:
For over 70 years, Theodor Seuss Geisel’s illustrations brought a visual realization to his fantastic imaginary worlds. However, his artistic talent went far beyond the printed page. Ted Geisel’s “Secret Art,” the paintings and sculptures created at night for his own personal enjoyment, were rarely exhibited during his lifetime. Seuss always dreamed of sharing these works with his fans and had entrusted his wife, Audrey, to carry out his wishes once he was gone. Audrey, too, believed the work deserved further recognition and that Ted himself would one day be evaluated not only as an author, but also as an artist in his own right. In 1997, this dream was realized when The Art of Dr. Seuss project was launched. For the first time, collectors were able to see and acquire artworks reproduced from Geisel’s original drawings, paintings and sculpture. Audrey Geisel (Mrs. Dr. Seuss) remarked in 2010, “It is with great pleasure that I share Ted, his art, his imagination, and his boundless creativity. I’m gratified to carry out Ted’s wishes and have these works revealed to the world.”
Since the historic launch of this project, over thirty editions of Arabic numbers have sold-out, fifteen others are quickly approaching sell-out. This exhibition presents the largest selection of rare estate editions ever assembled. Artworks from this collection have toured to galleries and museums around the world, establishing Dr. Seuss as a significant artist of the 20th Century. It is with great pleasure that we share with you the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel.
About the Artist: Theodor Seuss Geisel (American, 1904–1991)
Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little known editorial cartoonist in the 1920’s. His intriguing perspective and fresh concepts ignited his career, and his work evolved quickly to deft illustrations, modeled sculpture and sophisticated oil paintings of elaborate imagination.
For more information call Steve or Jean Danko 612-338-4333 or email jsg@jeanstephengalleries.com
Previous Exhibitions
October 1987
Grand Opening of
The Conservatory
December 1987 Gallery Grand Opening
March 1988
Khan Cong Le
June 1988
Jiang Tie Feng
September 1988
Theo Tobiasse
February 1989
Tony Whelihan
February 1989
John Doyle
October 1989
Paul Granland
November, 1989
Tetsuro Sawada
April 1990
August 1990
Jiang Tie Feng
November 1990
Yuroz
April 1991
Midwest
Artists Against AIDS
October 1991
Yihang Pan
August 1992
Jiang Tie Feng
October 1993
Chagall Etchings
October 1994
Sculpture Show
May 1995
Jiang Tie Feng
June 1995
Vladimir Borisov
October 1995
Local Artists Show
June 1996
Frederick Hart and Von Koelnau
October 1996
Chinese Fisherfolk
December 1996
Von Koelnau
October 1997
Jennifer Markes
February 1998
Holly Evans
June 1998
Antique French Posters
October 1998
Frederick Hart
July 1999
Holly Evans
October 1999
Antique French Posters
July 2000
Local Artists Show
October 2000
Antique French Posters
May 2001
Rembrandt, Millennium Impressions
September 2001 Neda Miranda Blazevic
October 2001
Frederick Hart
February 2002 VSA Minnesota, 8 artists
September 2002
Rembrandt
November 2002
Dr Seuss
May 2003
Olga Bonc
August 2003
Frederick Hart
October 2003
Photography Show featuring Annie
January 2004
Dr Seuss Historical Retrospective
July 2004
Frederick Hart Monumental Sculpture
April 2005 Michael Parkes Reception & Show
June 2005 Dr. Seuss
October 2005 Brian McMullen Reception & Show
December 2005 Dr. Seuss
June 2006 Randy Cooper
August 2006 Dr. Seuss
October 2006 Frederick Hart Museum Show at the University of St Thomas
June 2007 Dr. Seuss - Cat in the Hat Turns 50
September 2007 Frederick Hart Show at the University of Louisville (KY)
November 2007 Mackenzie Thorpe Reception and Exhibit at Groves Academy
December 2007 Dr Seuss - The Grinch Turns 50
September 2008 Dr Seuss For President Exhibition
September 2008 Leonardo Nierman
July 2009 Dr Seuss Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture Garden
September 2009 Thom Bierdz
June 2010 Dr Seuss Rare Editions Event
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