Joy

In this beautiful, inviting, and uplifting book, beloved artist and author Maira Kalman offers a deep appreciation of joy. A timely counterpart to Still Life with Remorse, this four-color collection of original paintings and prose celebrates daily observations of small, unexpected moments of light piercing through the darkness.

In a world marked by grief and uncertainty, Kalman believes that seeking joy brings meaning to life.

A woman applying red lipstick at a café in Paris after lunch.
The intoxicating scent of freshly cut grass in Central Park.
A berry tart shared by family in the countryside.