Ed Young’s Bright Worlds: Gesture and Feeling in 60 Years of Picture Books for Children

Sixty years of expressive children's-book art, from intimate sketches to finished illustrations, in a first U.S. retrospective.

  • May 14 – Sep 13
  • Museum of Chinese in America

Who's Involve

Ed YoungPerformer

Description

This first U.S. retrospective of Ed Young (1931–2023) gathers original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects, including works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales. Sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects round out a look at six decades of intimate storytelling and inventive artistry.