Ronald Searle
Searle in America
Cartoon Art Museum
November 16, 2013 – March 30, 2014
The Cartoon Art Museum presents the first career retrospective of the work of famed British cartoonist and illustrator Ronald Searle in Northern California.
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Will Eisner: Father of the Graphic Novel
Will Eisner: Father of the Graphic Novel
Cartoon Art Museum
July 27 – November 10, 2013
The Cartoon Art Museum is pleased to present Will Eisner: Father of the Graphic Novel, an exhibition of the master storyteller’s work from July 27 to November 10, 2013. This exhibition features artwork from seven of Will Eisner’s most celebrated graphic novels as selected by exhibition curator Denis Kitchen of The Denis Kitchen Art Agency.
Steve Purcell
Sam and Max – Swift and Mirthful Justice: The Art of Steve Purcell
Cartoon Art Museum Exhibition
November 2, 2013 – April 20, 2014
The Cartoon Art Museum is pleased to present Sam and Max – Swift and Mirthful Justice: The Art of Steve Purcell, the creator’s work on exhibition from November 2 to April 20, 2014. This exhibition features original Steve Purcell art from across the years, including highlights from independently published comics, an animated television show, videogames and more!
The Thrilling Adventure Hour
The Thrilling Adventure Hour
Cartoon Art Museum
June 29 – October 20, 2013
The Cartoon Art Museum, The WorkJuice Corporation, Quixotic Transmedia, and Archaia Entertainment are pleased to present artwork from the much-anticipated The Thrilling Adventure Hour graphic novel at the Cartoon Art Museum from June 29 to October 20, 2013. Featuring artwork from 10 stories, the Thrilling Adventure Hour graphic novel explores all-new material from the series creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker. Across various styles and genres, the characters from the critically acclaimed podcast are brought to life in the graphic novel and on the walls of the Cartoon Art Museum.
Liza Lou
Liza Lou: Color Field
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
July 12 – November 3, 2013
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will debut the newest beaded sculpture by MacArthur prize-winning artist Liza Lou on July 12 at its downtown location, 1100 Kettner Blvd. The exhibition, titled Liza Lou: Color Field, will remain on view in the Strauss Gallery through November 3, 2013.
Approximately Infinite Universe #MCASD #SanDiego
Approximately Infinite Universe Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego June 8 – September 1, 2013 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will present Approximately Infinite Universe at its La Jolla location from June 8 through September 1, 2013. Approximately Infinite Universe is an exhibition inspired by science fiction, with its exploration of other […]
Latino Comics Expo #CartoonArtMuseum
The Latino Comics Expo, the nation’s first convention focusing on Latino creators and Latino-themed subject matter, returns for its third consecutive year at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, from Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2, 2013.
#SUPERMAN: A 75th Anniversary Celebration #CartoonArtMuseum #SanFrancisco
SUPERMAN: A 75th Anniversary Celebration
Cartoon Art Museum Exhibition
May 11 – September 8, 2013
“Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman!”
The Cartoon Art Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of Superman, The Man of Steel with an exhibition exploring the long and storied history of The Last Son of Krypton, from his earliest incarnation when he launched the Golden Age of comics through his bizarre adventures in the Silver Age of comics to the modern era, where he continues his never-ending battle for Truth, Justice, and the American Way.
Alexis Fajardo #CartoonArtMuseum #SanFrancisco
Alexis Fajardo
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
May 4 – August 4, 2013
Beginning on May 4, 2013, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Alexis Fajardo.
I See What You Say: Visual Stories and Narrative Art
I See What You Say: Visual Stories and Narrative Art
Cartoon Art Museum
March 23 – July 7, 2013
There are many ways to tell a story. It doesn’t need “Once upon a time” or “happily ever after.” It doesn’t need any words at all. A story doesn’t need a beginning, middle, or end, but it might need a collection of pages, a series of visuals, or just one perfect image.
Sam Kieth
Sam Kieth
Samplings and Dabblings: A Retrospective
Cartoon Art Museum
March 1 – June 16, 2013
The Cartoon Art Museum presents Samplings and Dabblings: a retrospective, a celebration of the art of Sam Kieth. This exhibition traces Kieth’s career from 1988, when he collaborated with writer Neil Gaiman to produced the first issues of the acclaimed Sandman comic book series through his fan favorite run drawing Wolverine for Marvel Comics Presents and other early works.
Chuck Jones
Chuck Jones: Drawing on Imagination 100 Years of an Animated Artist
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
February 9 – May 5, 2013
The Cartoon Art Museum has announced a centennial retrospective of the art of legendary animation director and creator Chuck Jones, on display from February 9 through May 5, 2013. The exhibition, comprising 100 works of art from the late 1930s through the late 1990s, is entitled Chuck Jones: Drawing on Imagination—100 Years of an Animated Artist. Artwork for the exhibit is provided by the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in Costa Mesa, CA.