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“In the town where I was born, lived a man who sailed to sea, and he told us of his life, in the land of submarines…” – The Beatles

Artist Peter Sis depicts the island of Manhattan as a submarine in his 2014 #MTAArts art card In “The Submarine,” with John Lennon at the top displaying a peace sign above Central Park. #NationalSubmarineDay

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Peter Sis’s “Happy City" (2004) mosaic at 86 Street (4,5,6) station, is a story of hope that unfolds within four large eyes. As described by the artist, "The [people of the city] have children and want the best for their children, so they tell them stories and fairy tales. The fairy tales are the magic animals which appear to float in throughout the four murals. In the end they form the carousel with the happy children of all nationalities enjoying the ride. That is the future of the city."

On view at the Czech Center New York through November 19, “The Wall: How I Grew Up Behind the Iron Curtain,” is a documentary exhibition on Sis, an acclaimed Czech-born American illustrator, author and filmmaker. The show focuses on Sís' experience growing up in Prague, Czechoslovakia during communism, featuring a series of original illustrations for his autobiographical picture book “The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain” (recognized as a 2009 Caldecott Honor Book, among other accolades), as well as photographs and authentic artifacts from the period 50s to 80s.

[mtaartsdesign]

In honor of the bicentennial of Herman Melville’s birthday, let’s take a look back at artist Peter Sis’ 2001 subway art card “The Whale’, where the Manhattan skyline and labyrinth of streets run through the belly of the whale, with small trains spouting upwards. Herman Melville was born in Lower Manhattan on August 1, 1819 and published the great American novel, Moby Dick, in 1851.  The Battery is where Ishmael begins his journey aboard the whaling ship. See more of Peter Sis’ work at The Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, Mass. (through 10/27) in “The Picture Book Odysseys of Peter Sis” which showcases original illustrations from his picture books ranging from detailed paintings of historical narratives to the bold graphics of his young readers.

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When pigs fly...in #subwayart. Happy Year of the Pig! #ChineseNewYear

Image: Detail from Peter Sis’ “Happy City” (2004) at 86th Street (4,5,6) station.

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#WorldEnvironmentDay provides an opportunity to collectively honor and work towards conserving our world’s shared environment to ensure a sustainable and healthy future for a its inhabitants. Mass transit helps!

Peter Sis’ art card “The Whale” appeared in subway cars in 2001. 

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Detail from “Happy City” by Peter Sis at 86th St. and Lexington Avenue.

[superkirarabbit]

Peter Sis:Labyrinths and Dreams 展覧会情報を掴んだときから、チェコに関わりがあるので必ず生で観たいと思っていたピーター・シスの作品たち。私の誕生日が会期終了なのも感慨深い（笑）　出会えて本当によかった♡ 館内撮影NGだから、いつになく図録と少しのカードもgetし、いつでも身近にいられるように！ #チェコスロヴァキア #czech #チェコ共和国 #petersis #america #絵本作家 #ピーターシス #絵本 #翻訳 #柴田元幸 #三つの金の鍵魔法のプラハ #プラハ #prague #history #identity #illustration #初開催 #animation #book #holiday #fun #october #japan #collection #練馬区立美術館 #museum #art #artist #dream #labyrinth (練馬区立美術館) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWA4haABwhz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[francescourbani]

"Qual è più affilata? L'ascia che recide i sogni? O la falce che apre il sentiero a un sogno nuovo?" Pam Munoz Ryan, Peter Sis - "Il Sognatore" @mondadori_libri_ragazzi @librimondadori #petersis #ryan #libri #libridaleggere #librichepassione #consiglidilettura #book #ragazzi #leggeresempre #love #amore www.radiokafka.it https://www.instagram.com/p/BvltREuhb6l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3faxpuggmyuj