Graphic Storytelling: From Cuneiform Tablets to New York’s New Pedestrian Maps

In this conversation, MMA curator Kim Benzel takes us back to the dawn of writing in the Near East and graphic designer Michael Bierut brings us up to the moment as we look at how words and images work together to tell stories in ancient and contemporary design.

SPARK with Julie Burstein:
This fast-paced cabaret-style series explores vital cultural issues through the lens of the Met. Each program gathers artists and thought leaders to engage in unscripted, surprising  and engaging conversation.

Kim Benzel, Associate Curator, Ancient Near Eastern Art, MMA
Michael Bierut, award-winning graphic designer, partner at Pentagram, and co-founder of Design Observer
Julie Burstein, author and Peabody Award–winning creator of public radio’s Studio 360











When: Thu., Apr. 23, 2015 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave.
212-535-7710
Price: $30
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In this conversation, MMA curator Kim Benzel takes us back to the dawn of writing in the Near East and graphic designer Michael Bierut brings us up to the moment as we look at how words and images work together to tell stories in ancient and contemporary design.

SPARK with Julie Burstein:
This fast-paced cabaret-style series explores vital cultural issues through the lens of the Met. Each program gathers artists and thought leaders to engage in unscripted, surprising  and engaging conversation.

Kim Benzel, Associate Curator, Ancient Near Eastern Art, MMA
Michael Bierut, award-winning graphic designer, partner at Pentagram, and co-founder of Design Observer
Julie Burstein, author and Peabody Award–winning creator of public radio’s Studio 360

Buy tickets/get more info now