Thank you, Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World), for bucking this chilly, stuporous “spring forward” Monday with your vibrant colors and whimsical style. Ms. Kalman is, in a way, living the ultimate Inspirational Lunch by taking the time every day for observation, creativity, reflection and joy. Her drawings reflect a somehow fanciful reality, optimistic and melancholic all at once. It’s as if she wants to remember every single happy, sad, significant, commonplace detail of her life before it’s lost. This exhibition, at The Jewish Museum through July, is a fascinating glimpse into an extraordinary mind, and it hits especially close to home right now. I mean the world is CRAZY right now. And, as if the drawings aren’t enough of a hook, the show includes incredible photography, textiles, collected objects and more.
On your way out, stop by the Houdini exhibit, which is closing this month. Since you’re there, might as well…
Given the neighborhood, you’d expect your lunch money to be stretched pretty thin, but don’t worry, your savior is right down the block. Yura on Madison is the perfect stop for quick nourishment whether you favor healthy salads or hearty meatloves. Plus, it’s totally reasonable. Since I can’t stop thinking about the perfect loaf of pumpernickel in Ms. Kalman’s Herring and Philosphy Club, I will be having that.
Ingredients:
Venue: The Jewish Museum
Artists: Maira Kalman; Houdini
Streets: E 92nd St; 5th Ave; Madison Ave
Eats: Yura on Madison
Map:
Ingredients:
Venue: The Jewish Museum
Artists: Maira Kalman; Houdini
Streets: E 92nd St; 5th Ave; Madison Ave
Eats: Yura on Madison
Map:
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