In this series, we’ll pick some of our favorite things about Minnesota and share some related book suggestions. (We’re open to your suggestions! Comment below or email us and tell us some of your favorite MN things!)
This week we will take a look at some Minnesota art museums! While these books might not be about the museum itself, they are connected in some way! Enjoy!
Inspired by the Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth:
The Way of Cheng-Khee Chee: Paintings 1974 – 2014
This full-color, 72-page book and exhibition catalog features reproductions of 39 of the artist’s most important works, depicting 40 years of exceptional artistic reproduction. Also, there is a section that illustrates in detail the artist’s unique technical innovations.
Contributors to the publication include essays by curator Peter Spooner and
This book includes images of
Old Turtle by Douglas Wood, Cheng-Khee Chee (Illustrator)
“Old Turtle first burst upon the publishing scene in 1992, and it was instantly recognized as a classic fable about ecology, peace, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Simple yet profound, it has since brought hope and inspiration to children and adults around the world.”
Inspired by the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis:
Russian Fairy Tales: Palekh Painting by Alexei Orleansky
“The best fairytales from the treasure chest of world literature, accompanied by illustrations by the master of Palekh painting. “
Inspired by the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis:
Mill City: A Visual History Of The Minneapolis Mill District by Kate Roberts, Shannon Pennefeather
“In Mill City, explorers, excursionists, early settlers, entrepreneurs, and laborers tell the story of St. Anthony Falls in their own words. Their vivid accounts are paired with historic photographs and artworks that bring their experiences to life.”
