Maira Kalman

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Maira Kalman is an American illustrator, author, artist, and designer. She has lived in New York City since age 4. Ms. Kalman authored a series of books about Max Stravinsky, the poet-dog. She is well known for her iconic New Yorker cover, with Rick Meyerowitz, New Yorkistan. Ms. Kalman was married to the designer Tibor Kalman until his death in 1999. Together, the two ran the design company M&Co, which remains successful today. Ms. Kalman now writes a monthly illustrated blog, The Principles of Uncertainty for The New York Times on their website.

Ms. Kalman is also renowned for her work as illustrator of the popular English grammar text, "The Elements of Style " and her authorship of many popular children's books.

Ms. Kalman is represented by the Julie Saul Gallery in New York City.