THE SID SHOW

January 23, 2020 – March 13, 2020

Sid Steinberg (1928-2009) was a commercial artist, designer, illustrator, writer, humorist, performer and general romantic. He spent most of his life working as a commercial artist in Philadelphia, where he led a successful independent career serving clients ranging from the Philadelphia Gas Works to the Ford Motor Company, to his local synagogue and tennis buddies. Sid wed his gal Marilyn in 1956 and produced four offspring with her.

The Sid Show features much of Sid Steinberg’s original design work, typography and illustration, the bulk of which span from the 1950’s through the 1980’s. This retrospective, featuring the breadth of his work (including an incredible collection of cards he made for his wife over their 53 years together) has been curated by his youngest daughter Ellen, the recipient of much of his genetic code and the one who was therefore sent to the basement after his death to “figure out what to do with all his shit.” No one else can offer such an intimate portrait and a front row seat to the man and his singular work.

Events

Closing Reception: March 13th, 2020 7pm
Please RSVP to sidshowclosing@cassilhaus.com

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Private appointments for individuals, schools, or other groups upon request. Please email frank@cassilhaus.com.