Shirley Glaser, Curator and Muse to Milton Glaser, Dies at 95
On June 29, Shirley Girton Glaser, a notable painter, author, and curator, passed away at the age of 95 in Chelsea, New York. She was married to the renowned designer Milton Glaser, tying the knot in 1957. After Milton began teaching at SVA in 1960, she played a crucial role in supporting his career. In 1962, she participated in Henry Wolf's magazine workshop for Wonder magazine, being the sole woman there. She joined the SVA staff in 1964, leading the Visual Arts Gallery until 1969, where she curated over 30 exhibitions featuring artists such as Andy Warhol and Donald Judd. Her work often explored political themes and innovative art. In 1966, she was featured in the New York World Journal Tribune and co-wrote children's books with Milton, including If Apples Had Teeth (1960).
Key facts
- Shirley Girton Glaser died on June 29 at her home in Chelsea, New York, at age 95.
- She was married to Milton Glaser, a design legend, and was a painter, author, and curator.
- In 1962, she was the only woman in Henry Wolf's magazine workshop that produced Wonder magazine.
- She joined SVA staff in 1964 and directed the Visual Arts Gallery from 1964 to 1969.
- She curated over 30 exhibitions, including shows for Andy Warhol, Josef Albers, Alex Katz, Donald Judd, and James Rosenquist.
- She brought the Chicago Imagists group 'The Hairy Who' to SVA's gallery.
- She wrote children's books with Milton Glaser, including 'If Apples Had Teeth' (1960), 'The Big Race' (1995), and 'The Alphazeds' (2003).
- Her photography prefigured current vernacular sign and lettering books.
Entities
Artists
- Shirley Girton Glaser
- Milton Glaser
- Henry Wolf
- Andy Warhol
- Josef Albers
- Alex Katz
- Donald Judd
- James Rosenquist
- Willi Fleckhaus
- Mel Bochner
- Jan Lenica
- Tad Crawford
- Gabby Glaser
Institutions
- School of Visual Arts (SVA)
- Milton Glaser Study Center and Archive
- Visual Arts Gallery
- New York World Journal Tribune
- PRINT Magazine
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
Locations
- Chelsea
- New York City
- United States
- Woodstock
- New York
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Maryland