A Strong Voice — Maira Kalman

Nov 2, 2023

Maira Kalman, an artist and author known for her smart, funny style, talks about her diverse projects and collaborations, the influence of her mother and the importance of collaboration, her journey of pursuing passion and staying true to her voice, her relationship to publishing and self-publishing, and the inspiring story of the John J. Harvey fireboat and the role of art and craft in storytelling.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Influence of Mother and Collaboration

02:35 • 14min

The Journey of Pursuing Passion

17:03 • 5min

Relationship to Publishing, Self-Publishing, and New Yorkistan

21:48 • 3min

Reflecting on the Fireboat Project and the Role of Art and Craft in Storytelling

24:23 • 4min