Monday, August 16, 2010

Musings of Mystery and Alphabets of Agony: The Work of Edward Gorey

The University of Hawaii Art Gallery in collaboration with the University of Hawaii Library is pleased to present Musings of Mystery and Alphabets of Agony: The Work of Edward Gorey from September 26 through December 10, 2010. This exhibition highlights the work by celebrated, prolific American author and artist Edward Gorey (1925-2000) who is revered for his distinctly elegant, enigmatic, and eerie black and white illustrations. The press release is below and in the attachment.

You are invited to attend the opening program and reception for Musings of Mystery and Alphabets of Agony on September 26, 2010. Andreas Brown, Co-Trustee, from The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust, will be the keynote speaker at 2:00 p.m. The reception will be held from 3:00 to 5:00. Free tours are scheduled on Sundays beginning October 3. Details for more special Gorey events, including a Halloween family fun day, will be forthcoming.

We look forward to your visit!

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