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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!

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!

Jason Chatfield's avatar

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

Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Oh, Jason! What a celestial evening.

Adam Ming's avatar

Thank you for the tour! Felt like being there!

james paterson's avatar

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

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...

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!!!

Jason Chatfield's avatar

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

Mariuccia's avatar

What a great piece! Thank you for sharing. 🫶

Samantha Dion Baker's avatar

Wow, what a night!