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Women Holding Things
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From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things comes a wondrous collection of words and paintings that is a moving meditation on the beauty and complexity of women’s lives and roles, revealed in the things they hold.
“What do women hold? The home and the family. And the children and the food. The friendships. The work. The work of the world. And the work of being human. The memories. And the troubles. And the sorrows and the triumphs. And the love.”
In the spring of 2021, Maira and Alex Kalman created a small, limited-edition booklet “Women Holding Things,” which featured select recent paintings by Maira, accompanied by her insightful and deeply personal commentary. The booklet quickly sold out. Now, the Kalmans have expanded that original publication into this extraordinary visual compendium.
Women Holding Things includes the bright, bold images featured in the booklet as well as an additional sixty-seven new paintings highlighted by thoughtful and intimate anecdotes, recollections, and ruminations. Most are portraits of women, both ordinary and famous, including Virginia Woolf, Sally Hemings, Hortense Cezanne, Gertrude Stein, as well as Kalman’s family members and other real-life people. These women hold a range of objects, from the mundane—balloons, a cup, a whisk, a chicken, a hat—to the abstract—dreams and disappointments, sorrow and regret, joy and love.
Kalman considers the many things that fit physically and metaphorically between women’s hands: We see a woman hold a book, hold shears, hold children, hold a grudge, hold up, hold her own. In visually telling their stories, Kalman lays bare the essence of women’s lives—their tenacity, courage, vulnerability, hope, and pain. Ultimately, she reveals that many of the things we hold dear—as well as those that burden or haunt us—remain constant and connect us from generation to generation.
Here, too, are pictures of a few men holding things, such as Rainer Maria Rilke and Anton Chekhov, as well as objects holding other objects that invite us to ponder their intimate relationships to one another.
Women Holding Things explores the significance of the objects we carry—in our hands, hearts, and minds—and speaks to, and for, all of us. Maira Kalman’s unique work is a celebration of life, of the act and the art of living, offering an original way of examining and understanding all that is important in our world—and ultimately within ourselves.
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Women Holding Things
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Original price was: $35.00.$16.84Current price is: $16.84.
deniz –
Perfect present for any woman. True celebration.
Charlotte Taylor Hutson –
The product was in perfect shape and well packaged. It exceeded my expectations.
Karen Copenhaver –
Absolutely beautiful book. Gorgeous illustrations and educational biographical information Perfect for a gifting to yourself or a friend!
Ilona Moll –
Das Buch gibt Musse, macht nachdenklich mit neuen Perspektiven auf zum Teil bekanntes.
Amazon Customer –
I love this book. The paintings are wonderful, the simplicity of them intricate some how.
Perfect for a gift. Will reach for it often.
Jo Campbell –
I purchased this book as a special treat for myself after seeing the artist/author on Instagram. It is heartfelt and memorable. I can turn to any page and see something new and imagine any number of things to ask the subject in the painting!
MARY HELEN –
I love the art, the words, the poignancy, the humor, the honesty, and the optimism of this incredible work.
Amazon Customer –
Captures the wide range of physical and emotional experiences that women carry in their lives. Not to exclude or diminish the experiences of men, but to highlight experiences of women. Women hold up the family, their children, their parents. We hold grudges and lovers and vigils. All are taxing and rewarding at the same time. Covers a full range of visual and emotional observations. Very enjoyable!
Just Me –
Inspiring and insightful. This collection of art and wisdom touches the heart and soul in the sweetest way. I loved this book so much I bought 2 more copies for a couple of wonderful ladies in my life.
Rose –
I love this clever thought provoking book. The painting are both touching and humorous at times.
The book is printed on matt paper, I might have preferred a more glossy finish but maybe it wouldn’t suit the content. Just a thought. It’s a beautiful book either way!
Sarah A Wilson –
Maira Kalman is an extraordinary observer of people and this beautiful collection of words and paintings underscores that. From the ordinary and mundane through the whimsical and tender through pain and suffering, joy and devotion she explores the objects, emotions, concepts and great unknowns in life that women hold onto. Highly recommended!
ScoutandHuck –
One of my favorite books. Beautiful, moving, surprising, thought-provoking. A gem of a book. A great gift. I loved this book so much I wish I’d written it
Emily Stone –
I’m very happy with my book! It is as described or even better I think, plus it arrived very promptly. No complaints whatsoever.