The Al Hirschfeld Foundation has announced three new members of the board: Jim Erlick, Emily McGill and Edwin Schloss. Erlick, McGill and Schloss join current Al Hirschfeld Foundation board members Robert Bader, Lawrence Benenson, Valerie Kempner and president Lynn Surry.
Feb 12, 2024
Hirschfeld Reviews Disney
In the latest episode of The Hirschfeld Century Podcast, the Al Hirschfeld Foundation team discusses Hirschfeld's unique relationship with Walt Disney and the Walt Disney Company in honor of their 100th anniversary. Hirschfeld drew several Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mary Poppins, and more. He also inspired the Genie from Aladdin and later the "Rhapsody in Blue" segment from Fantasia 2000.
Oct 20, 2023
Raise A Glass With Hirschfeld
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation and City Winery have joined forces for Hirschfeld's Music, whichi includes a new exhibition, live events, and
Jun 9, 2023
Louise Hirschfeld Shares a Barry Humphries/Dame Edna Story
At the opening night celebration party for his Broadway debut as Dame Edna, Barry Humphries approached our table at Sardis restaurant. He introduced himself and showed Al a copy of a new CD of the modern composer, Karol Rathaus, with a Hirschfeld portrait on the cover! The German emigree had written the score for Broken Blossoms (1936), a film which starred Dolly Haas before she came to America and was Humphries’ favorite composer. He asked Al to autograph the CD.
Apr 10, 2023
Hirschfeld Drawings Featured in Heritage Auction April 25, 2023
Ten Al Hirschfeld drawings are amongst the works featured in Heritage Auctions’ Illustration Art Signature® Auction on Tuesday, April 25.
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