Sendak on Sendak

On Sept. 19 The Rosenbach Museum & Library introduces 130 new works from its vast Maurice Sendak collection in its exhibition There's a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak, replacing all 130 items which have been on display since the exhibition opened in May 2008.

This major retrospective, which runs through May 3, 2009, draws on a total of over 300 objects, with new pieces on display every four months. It is the largest and most ambitious exhibition of Sendak's work ever created and features original artwork, rare sketches, never-before-seen working materials and exclusive interviews. After completing its Philadelphia run in May 2009, this exhibition will travel to three other American venues over the next several years.

The Rosenbach's entire Maurice Sendak collection – the largest collection of "Sendakiana" in the world – includes over 3000 works of art and over 7000 other working materials.

The Rosenbach Museum & Library is located at 2008-2010 DeLancey Place between Pine & Spruce Streets, in the Rittenhouse Square district.

Image courtesy of The Rosenbach Museum & Library