DENVER — As the iconic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" continues to resonate with children and adults after 61 years, people can walk through a sophisticated and large exhibit dedicated to the works of Maurice Sendak.
Sendak, who passed away in 2012, became known for the iconic story "Where The Wild Things Are," but also wrote and illustrated many other children's books.
The exhibit at the Denver Art Museum is the largest retrospective showcase dedicated to Sendak, said museum director Christoph Heinrich.
“We show from his beginnings in Brooklyn, where he decided to become an artist, and at the same time, he decides that the book is his art,” Heinrich said.
The public can see dozens of pieces of Sendak’s artwork, including self portraits, models, animations and books.
And of course, all the original artwork that makes up "Where The Wild Things Are" can be seen up close by the public.
To fully soak in the entire exhibit, a visitor would need at least two to three hours according to the museum.
Costumes from the 2009 film "Where The Wild Things Are" are also on display, along with a reading area for kids.
The exhibit is scheduled to run through February.