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J. Otto Seibold and Mr. Lunch

J. Otto Seibold, Untitled, 2014. Vector illustration, dimensions variable. J. Otto Seibold and Mr. Lunch. On view November 20, 2014–March 8, 2015. The Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.EXHIBITION
J. OTTO SEIBOLD AND MR. LUNCH

This holiday season, The Contemporary Jewish Museum continues its tradition of presenting family-friendly exhibitions that explore the work of beloved children’s book illustrators with J. Otto Seibold and Mr. Lunch.

J. Otto Seibold, a mostly self-taught Bay Area artist, is one of America’s most influential creators of children’s books. Born and raised in the East Bay, where he still resides, his offbeat and wacky Mr. Lunch books (written with Vivian Walsh) were the first children’s books designed using computer software.

J. Otto Seibold and Mr. Lunch is based on three books by Seibold and Walsh that imagine the zany exploits of a bird-chasing dog: Mr. Lunch Borrows a Canoe, Free Lunch, and Mr. Lunch Takes a Plane Ride.

In conjunction with the twentieth anniversary of these award-winning titles, the exhibition will explore Mr. Lunch’s history and Seibold’s artistic process. Along with original artwork, it will include interactive areas for children designed by Seibold with new content relating to Mr. Lunch. Children receive an activity passport they can use to explore fanciful recreations of scenes from the books including a plane, a boat, a jail, and an office where Seibold, Mr. Lunch, and even the birds will all have desks.

J. Otto Seibold and Mr. Lunch is organized by The Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.

WHAT: J. Otto Seibold and Mr. Lunch—an exhibition exploring the work of J. Otto Seibold, creator of the beloved Mr. Lunch books for children

WHEN: November 20, 2014–March 8, 2015

TIME: Open daily (except Wed.): 11am–5pm and Thursday, 11am–8pm

WHERE: The Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street, San Francisco

ADMISSION: $12 adults, $10 students and senior citizens with a valid ID, and $5 on Thursdays after 5pm. Youth 18 and under free.

INFO: Visit thecjm.org or call 415.655.7800