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“This beautiful book reminds me that I was one of many whom Leo Lionni took by the hand, leading me into the world of writing and illustrating picture books.”<\/em>  — Micha Archer<\/strong>, author and illustrator of Wonder Walkers, Daniel Finds a Poem<\/em>, and the forthcoming What’s New, Daniel?<\/em>
\n<\/strong>“He had amazing breadth and depth, all on display in this volume.” <\/em>— Paula Scher<\/strong>, graphic designer and partner, Pentagram
\n<\/strong>“Throughout Leo Leonni’s varied and eclectic work one can see his wit as well as his mid-century design sensibility; formal and geometric, but softened by his warmth and playfulness…” — Marc Rosenthal<\/strong>, New York Times <\/em>bestselling illustrator
\n<\/strong>“This first survey of Lionni’s legacy comes out in conjunction with a retrospective of his work at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass… Lionni had a rare ability to change shades — and retain his signature vibrancy — while moving, seemingly effortlessly, from one realm to another.” <\/em>— New York Times
\nThe first survey of Leo Lionni’s protean career as a graphic designer, children’s book creator, and fine artist.
\n<\/strong>Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni<\/em> opens at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, on 18 November 2023. Leo Lionni (1910–1999) was a key figure of postwar visual culture, who believed that a smart, pithy design language could unite people across generations and cultural boundaries. He first achieved success in the field of graphic design, serving as the influential art director of Fortune <\/em>magazine from 1948 to 1960 and personally executing such innovative designs as the catalogue for the Museum of Modern Art’s seminal photo exhibition The Family of Man<\/em>. Then, in the 1960s, he embarked on an equally groundbreaking career in picture books, using torn-paper collages to illustrate modern animal fables such as Frederick <\/em>and Swimmy<\/em>, which are still beloved today. But even as his books won multiple Caldecott Honors, Lionni — who had begun as a painter — also maintained a fine art practice centered on his Parallel Botany, a richly imagined world of fanciful plants. This volume, the catalogue of a major exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum, is the first to present Lionni’s extraordinary career in the round. Written by leading scholars and with an introduction by the artist’s granddaughter, it is illustrated with abundant examples of his work, including many little-seen items from the Lionni family archives. Leo Lionni: Storyteller, Artist, Designer<\/em><\/strong> will be an important, and eye-opening, contribution to the history of art and design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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