Maurice Sendak was once described as “one of the most powerful men in the United States,” by art critic Brian O’Doherty, for having “given shape to the fantasies of millions of children.” In this special PRIDE book talk with Dr. Golan Moskowitz, journey into the fantastical world of Sendak’s stories and illustrations. Examine how Sendak’s multiple perspectives as a gay, Holocaust-conscious, American-born son of Yiddish-speaking Jewish immigrants from Poland informed his life and work. Explore how his creative output interacted dynamically with his cultural surroundings. This talk and Q&A will offer insights into experiences of marginality and emotional resilience that remain relevant and visionary to this day.
