William Steig’s Cartoons and Ogres
The current exhibition at the Jewish Museum in New York, From the New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig, provides entertainment and enlightenment for kids and adults alike. Steig, a longtime contributor to the New Yorker, is perhaps best known currently as the creator of the lovable ogre Shrek. His book featuring Shrek, which was published in 1990, inspired the popular series of animated films. Steig had a long career as a cartoonist., starting off as a young man during the Depression, when there were many “penny weeklies” which published cartoons and other light-hearted material. His children’s books, many of which have become classics, combine whimsical drawings of lovable farm animals with grown-up ethical and philosophical dilemmas. The exhibition website offers lots of ways to experience Steig’s work, including an interactive online feature and a downloadable recording of Meryl Streep reading from Spinky Sulks.
Cartoons have been the among the priorities of children from all over the world. Regardless of culture and religion children do love to watch their favorite cartoons even in out doors. The above stated William Steig’s Cartoons and Ogres is not less than a treat for young ones.
Posted by hookah on 06/05 at 02:20 AM
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