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The Art of Archie Comics
November 19, 2009-February 28, 2010
Opening Reception: November 19, 7-9PM
Welcome to Riverdale! Join the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA in celebrating the world of Archie Comics, one of the oldest and most beloved family-friendly brands in the comic book industry. Thrill to the exploits of Archie Andrews and his friends, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie and the rest. And don't be surprised if you see a cameo from Josie and the Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and some of Archie Comics' other supporting players. This exhibition features pages and pages of rare and unpublished comic art, animated cartoons, gold record winning music, as well as vintage house ads, news clippings, custom collectibles, toys and other merchandise from Archie's 65 plus years as America's eternal teenager.
The Art of Archie Comics is curated by Alex Simmons, Ellen S. Abramowitz, Arie Kaplan and Jeff Trexler.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Additional support comes from Archie Comics and the members of MoCCA.
Archie Logos and Characters TM & (c) 2009, Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
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Peter Kuper
Diario de Oaxaca
A Sketchbook Journal of Two Years in Mexico
On view September 15
Artist Talk and Reception: Thursday, Sept. 17, 7pm
MoCCA is pleased to present Peter Kuper's Diario de Oaxaca: A Sketchbook Journal of Two Years in Mexico. This exhibition is in conjunction with the release of his book published in a bilingual edition from PM Press in the US and Sexto Piso in Mexico. Diario de Oaxaca is Kuper's chronicle of his experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico during the political uprising of 2006 and its aftermath. The exhibition includes sketches, illustrations and comics, capturing both the light and shadows that defined his time there.
Peter Kuper's comics and illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, and Time. He has written and illustrated Spy vs. Spy for MAD since 1997. Kuper is co-founder of the political graphics magazine World War 3 Illustrated and the author of over a dozen graphic novels including The System, Sticks and Stones and his autobiography, Stop Forgetting to Remember.
An interview with Peter Kuper about his work and Diario de Oaxaca is available at the Design Arts Daily website.
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