Ed Young’s Bright Worlds

Name: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
Start: 2026-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Location: Museum of Chinese in America

June 12 at 12am

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At Museum of Chinese in America

Little Italy

Step into the first U.S. retrospective of Ed Young, the beloved illustrator behind Caldecott winner Lon Po Po. Original artwork, sketchbooks, and personal artifacts trace his journey from war-torn Shanghai to New York City, revealing how his immigrant experience shaped stories that challenged and enchanted generations of young readers.

Caldecott Medal winner

Chinese American artist

original illustrations

family-friendly exhibition

Tips

🎨"enchanted by his fluent handling of media—from pastel and cut paper to pen, ink, and collage" (Herb Tam, MOCA Chief Curator)

📚look for original art from Lon Po Po and The House Baba Built

✏️peek at his personal sketchbooks and family photos

Friday, June 12

Museum of Chinese in America

215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA

www.mocanyc.org

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