Comic Art and Craft Traditions for a Rainy Day
Browse spiritual pieces handmade by women artisans in Nepal and India, with staff explaining their cultural heritage. Explore two centuries of original illustration through graphic novels, movie posters and editorial cartoons.
Manhattan Visual Storytelling
Bleecker Street Craft Traditions
Karma Nepal Crafts pairs clothing designed in Queens with spiritual objects handmade by women artisans in Nepal and India. Browse an adjustable wrap dress, then ask staff about the meaning and heritage of a traditional piece. The shop is open every day from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Shipping is available. Inside, a large split amethyst geode shaped like wings stands in front of apparel racks and hanging dreamcatchers.
Comics in a Broader Frame
The Society of Illustrators presents two centuries of original illustration art across four floors in an Upper East Side townhouse. Marvel and DC works range from the early twentieth century to today. Movie posters and editorial cartoons extend the exhibits beyond comic books and graphic novels. A bar occupies the third floor. The museum opens Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Craft Traditions Meet Visual Culture
Karma Nepal Crafts centers creative work on objects to wear or display, pairing clothing designed in Queens with spiritual pieces handmade by women artisans in Nepal and India. Staff can explain the meaning and heritage of those pieces. Society of Illustrators shifts attention to original images, including comic books, graphic novels, album covers, and editorial cartoons. Together, the stops connect storytelling through different forms, from cultural meaning carried by handmade objects to narratives developed through illustration.
