Maira Kalman
Israeli American artist and creator of children's books (born 1949)
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Maira Kalman was born on January 1, 1949[1], in Tel Aviv[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], illustrator[5], blogger[6], and visual artist[7]. She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Jaffa[9]
- Date of birth: November 5, 1949[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: designer[12], picture book writer[13]
- Field of work: children's literature[14], book illustration[15], design[16], visual arts[17]
- Educated at: High School of Music & Art[18], New York University[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Family name: Berman[21], Kalman[22]
- Given name: Maira[23]
- Official website: http://www.mairakalman.com/[24]
- Work location: Manhattan[25]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Art+Feminism[28]
- Has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago[29]
- Has written for: The New Yorker[30]
FAQs
Where was Maira Kalman born?
Maira Kalman was born in Tel Aviv[2].
What did Maira Kalman do for work?
Maira Kalman worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], illustrator[5], blogger[6], and visual artist[7].
Where did Maira Kalman go to school?
Maira Kalman was educated at High School of Music & Art[18] and New York University[19].