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Khalid Birdsong's avatar

I thoroughly enjoyed this post, Jason! Thanks for helping us feel like we were along with you at the event.

I didn't know about Hirschfeld putting a number by his signature to indicate how many times Nina is hidden in a caricature. Very cool!

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Susan H.'s avatar

Sounds like the quintessential NYC experience! I’m a native New Yorker that grew up hunting NINAs, and I thank you for sharing your experience. It’s a game changer when the first post I read in the morning is joyful!

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Jason Chatfield's avatar

It makes me very happy to read that, Susan. Thank you!

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Oh, Jason! What a celestial evening.

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Adam Ming's avatar

Thank you for the tour! Felt like being there!

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james paterson's avatar

Great one. Lucky for us you were able to go.

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Robert Labossiere's avatar

Great post JC. Hirschfeld’s the best for sure. The Jack Lemmon!!

Thinking about caricature myself lately I wondered after seeing KAL's Letterman whether a number of random lines might capture a likeness without actually looking like the person.

You know what I mean? Totally abstract. And yet...

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Elisabeth Birker's avatar

Great piece! Thank you, Jason! I have yet to make it to those hallowed rooms, but boy would I love to! So nice of you to share his and your genius with us!!!💓Iconic!!!

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Jason Chatfield's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it, Elisabeth! Hope you do get to visit them one day.

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Mariuccia's avatar

What a great piece! Thank you for sharing. 🫶

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Samantha Dion Baker's avatar

Wow, what a night!

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