Foreword
The resurgent interest in animation and cartoon imagery has given new life to an enormous industry embraced by the film studios and television networks. This generation's young people are growing up with a myriad of newly created characters and stories that not only entertain, but deal with contemporary social, political, and economic issues as well. The foundation for today's animation were laid many years ago by pioneering, highly skilled creative artists who worked for the major motion picture studios. Vladimir Tytla has long been recognized among connoisseurs of animation as one of the most talented of these pioneers. The Museum is delighted to present Vladimir Tytla: Master Animator, which both examines the creative path of Tytla's life and illuminates the personalities of the characters he drew.
The Museum is grateful to our guest curator John Canemaker, whose knowledge of and passion for animation enabled him to bring together for the first time the most important work of Tytla‘s career. As Project Director, Nancy Wallach did a superb job in assisting with every aspect of the exhibition, and we thank her for her wonderful effort. The Museum appreciates the participation of all the lenders, with special thanks to Adrienne Tytla for her most generous loans, and the participation of Disney Art Productions. The Museum acknowledges the assistance and cooperation of its staff throughout the project. Lastly, we owe our deepest thanks to Vladimir Tytla for the memorable legacy he has left us -- a legacy that will continue to delight audiences for generations to come.
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