'Art Spiegelman's MAUS: The Graphic Novel That Shaped History' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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What happens when one of the darkest chapters in human history is retold in a modern-style graphic novel? Art Spiegelman's MAUS shattered boundaries by proving that comix could confront the Holocaust with depth, nuance, and unflinching honesty. Through self-reflection, raw storytelling, and bold visuals, Spiegelman turned his father's oral account into a universal reckoning. This is the story of how Spiegelman redefined what graphic novels could be.

Join New York Adventure Club as we dive into Art Spiegelman’s MAUS, a powerful melding of moving paternal testimony and graphic novel artistry that reshaped our understanding of memory, trauma, and history surrounding the Holocaust.

Led by art historian and educator Sylvia Laudien-Meo, this unique experience will include:

• A look at Spiegelman’s early career, from underground adult comix to his pivotal role in publications like RAW and Breakdowns
• A discussion around his autobiographical prelude, particularly Prisoner on the Hell Planet, which set the stage for MAUS
• A summary of Vladek Spiegelman's journey and experiences during the Holocaust
• An overview of MAUS’s structural brilliance, from layered narration and shifting perspectives to unique drawing styles and visual framing
• A look at father‑son dynamics, reflecting generational trauma and the emotional complexity of growing up with a Holocaust survivor
• A discussion of human choice and survival, examining how characters in MAUS embody resilience, trust, courage, and compassion

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.

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