For decades, the author of “In the Night Kitchen” and “The Nutshell Library” fortified himself with art and words. At Maurice Sendak’s house, whimsy, art ...

A new exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles shows how Maurice Sendak’s Jewish roots shaped his work, including the title of his most famous book, Where the Wild Things Are. “It’s ...

'Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak' boasts more than 450 objects and artworks, tracing a rich creative life that extends far beyond his 1963 masterpiece. Courtesy: DAM / The Maurice Sendak ...

Maurice Sendak is best known for the 1963 children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are.” But the Skirball Cultural Center will put a microscope on the whole of his career with “Wild Things Are Happening ...

DENVER — A new exhibition called “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” comes to the Denver Art Museum next week, presenting a plethora of art created by Sendak, the illustrator and author of the ...

Maurice Sendak is best known as a children’s book author and illustrator, but his timeless works speak to adults, too. He’s the famous artist behind the classic 1963 children’s book “Where the Wild ...

From erotic drawings to Mickey Mouse on a motorcycle, works in the author’s home nurtured his creativity. They’ll star at Christie’s June sales. A detail of Maurice Sendak’s Disneyana collection.