Simon Doonan photo by Joe Gaffney
Tickets
TALK
General: $25
Member: $20
TALK & RECEPTION
General: $35
Member: $25
Simon Doonan invites you to memories, musings, and mimosas!
Join us as we sit down for a dynamic discussion with the renowned creative director as he explores the stories and inspirations that added a dash of whimsy and nostalgia to our winter exhibition, Some of Tom’s Typewriters. Inspired by the presence of typewriters in films, moved by the serendipity of his parents meeting around the typewriter, and driven by his incredible knack for storytelling, Doonan adds a special dimension to the exhibition.
An acclaimed creative director, Doonan offers the audience an opportunity to peek into the inner creative workings of design as he discusses his initial sketches, the visual impact of added display elements, and more! Following the discussion, Doonan will have a brief Q&A with the audience.
Those with specialty tickets will then be invited down to our studio level for mimosas and small bites. Copies of Doonan’s latest book will be available for purchase and signed during the reception downstairs.
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SIMON DOONAN is the author of many books, including biographies of Keith Haring and Lou Reed, and DRAG, The Complete Story. His newest book is titled The Camp 100 – Glorious Flamboyance, From Louis XIV to Lil Nas X.
A longstanding member of the fashion community, Simon was awarded the prestigious CFDA award for his design work as Creative Director for Barneys New York. A BBC TV comedy series based on his autobiography Beautiful People aired around the world. Simon is a regular guest at The Moth, the well-known storytelling series, and a season regular on the Emmy-nominated NBC competition series Making It starring Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman.
Simon lives in the USA with his partner, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Adler, and their rescue mutt, Foxylady.