Maira Kalman

Maira Kalman, an artist known for her colorful reflections on life and the absurdity within it, shares her unique insights in a delightful talk interwoven with her paintings. She humorously explores themes of life and death, the joy of street food, and the beauty of unanswered questions. Kalman emphasizes the importance of humor amid life's complexities while celebrating the imperfections of human connection. Her anecdotes encourage listeners to embrace life's quirks and the richness of existence with a light heart.

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.

Renowned artist Ai Weiwei, inventor James Dyson, legendary musician Elvis Costello, acclaimed author Jennifer Egan, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, and noted illustrator Maira Kalman discuss creativity. Topics include the rise of creativity as a lifestyle movement, defining and measuring creativity, the influence of external factors, establishing expertise, creativity in various fields, and the many facets of creativity.