The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot
Coming September 3, 2024
Discover The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot, a groundbreaking new tarot card deck showcasing Al Hirschfeld's iconic Broadway character illustrations.
Each card, thoughtfully designed and "cast" using Hirschfeld's legendary images, illuminates character archetypes and qualities. Immerse yourself in a theatrical interpretation, gaining a deeper understanding of each card's meaning.
Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
Al Hirschfeld’s drawings stand as one of the most innovative efforts in establishing the visual language of modern art through caricature in the 20th century. A self described “characterist,” his signature work, defined by a linear calligraphic style, appeared in virtually every major publication of the last nine decades (including a 75 year relationship with The New York Times) as well as numerous book and record covers and 15 postage stamps.
Hirschfeld said his contribution was to take the character, created by the playwright and portrayed by the actor, and reinvent it for the reader. Playwright Terrence McNally wrote: "No one 'writes' more accurately of the performing arts than Al Hirschfeld. He accomplishes on a blank page with his pen and ink in a few strokes what many of us need a lifetime of words to say."
He is represented in many public collections, including the Metropolitan, the Whitney, the National Portrait Gallery, and Harvard’s Theater Collection. Hirschfeld authored several books including Manhattan Oases and Show Business is No Business in addition to 10 collections of his work. He was declared a Living Landmark by the New York City Landmarks Commission in 1996 and a Living Legend by the Library of Congress in 2000.
Just before his death in January 2003, he learned he was to be awarded the Medal of Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts and inducted into the Academy of Arts and Letters. The winner of two Tony Awards, he was given the ultimate Broadway accolade on what would have been his 100th birthday in June 2003. The Martin Beck Theater was renamed the Al Hirschfeld Theater.
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The intersection of spirit and passion
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Explore the fusion of Spirit, Passion, and Broadway expertise
"From my early obsession with theater at age 12, to my work on over 20 Broadway shows, my journey has been a testament to the intersection of spirit and passion. As a seasoned publicist and communications specialist, I've dedicated years to syncing the heartbeat of Broadway with my own.
Introduced to the transformative power of tarot by my therapist, I embraced a daily practice of pulling cards to connect with Spirit. The cards became a profound source of truth.
Currently pursuing a Master’s in Psychology at Columbia University’s Spirituality Mind Body Institute, I delve into tarot as a potent tool for self-reflection. My mission is to guide artists and creatives in unlocking their magic—nurturing spirituality within. This guidebook and tarot deck beautifully unite my love for tarot and the magical world of Broadway."
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