Casa de Campo Showcases “Hirschfeld’s Icons” at WAO Gallery

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On Friday, Feb. 2, the second level of WAO Gallery bore witness to a captivating opening cocktail for the exhibition Hirschfeld’s Icon, paying homage to the renowned American illustrator Al Hirschfeld.

The evening welcomed the distinguished presence of the curator of the artist’s works, David Leopold, who also represents the Al Hirschfeld Foundation. Leopold shared his excitement at returning to the Dominican Republic during the event. He emphasized his commitment to promoting, preserving and interpreting the artist’s legacy through exhibitions in museums, theaters and libraries and supporting its development through sponsorship.

The Hirschfeld’s Icon exhibition hosts 24 works focusing on icons of theater, cinema, music, dance and television from the past 100 years, masterfully captured by Al Hirschfeld. His distinctive linear style immortalizes figures like Dolly Parton, Mick Jagger, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe. Prominent personalities from the country’s artistic sphere attended the event, along with residents and visitors of Casa de Campo.

Jason Kycek, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Casa de Campo and an ardent admirer of Hirschfeld’s work, shared his perspective on the significance of the artist’s art, highlighting the unique opportunity this exhibition offers for art lovers to experience the magic of the iconic illustrator.

The exhibition, open until Feb. 26, provides an intimate glimpse into Hirschfeld’s masterpieces and includes events to enrich the cultural experience. A children’s workshop inspired by Hirschfeld’s art took place on Saturday, Feb. 3, while on the same day, David Leopold led a fascinating discussion titled The Hirschfeld Century. The programming continued the following day with the screening of the biographical documentary The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story by Susan Warms, which chronicles the iconic artist’s life.

About Hirschfeld:

Al Hirschfeld, the quintessential caricaturist of the 20th century, left an indelible legacy with his minimalist visual language and unique calligraphic lines. His drawings, featured for 75 years in The New York Times, are part of prestigious collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Portrait Gallery. Author of several books, he was recognized as a living monument in 1996 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and a living legend by the Library of Congress in 2000. Al Hirschfeld passed away in 2003 at the venerable age of 99.