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A retrospective celebrating the legendary Will Eisner opens at New York's Philippe Labaune Gallery. This exhibition showcases original artwork from Eisner's prolific career, spanning from 1941 to 2002. The show features iconic pieces from The Spirit and A Contract with God, highlighting Eisner's groundbreaking contributions to the comic book medium.
Below is a gallery preview of original Spirit pages from the "Tarnation" story featured in the exhibition:
The Spirit: "Tarnation" Gallery Preview
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The exhibition encompasses a wide range of Eisner's work, including pages from The Spirit, New York: The Big City, and a near-complete presentation of A Contract with God: The Super. Gallery owner Philippe Labaune notes Eisner's revolutionary impact: "Will Eisner’s The Spirit, first published in 1940, revolutionized comics with innovative stylistic breakthroughs transforming storytelling." Labaune emphasizes Eisner's cinematic techniques, visual symbolism, and innovative page layouts that elevated the medium.
The Will Eisner Exhibit opens Thursday, February 13th, with a reception from 6pm to 9pm ET, running through Saturday, March 8th. The Philippe Labaune Gallery is located at 534 West 24th Street, New York, open Thursday-Saturday, 10am to 6pm ET.
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