Fund started to build Jack Kirby Museum

The online Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center was created several years back to focus attention on one of America's most influential cartoonists (he co-created the Fantastic Four, Thor, the X-Men, Hulk, etc.), and it was great. But all creators and the supporters of the project really wanted to create a physical museum dedicated to Kirby.

Now there's an effort afoot to do that, at least temporarily, in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where Kirby grew up. Hopefully it will lead to a real, permanent Kirby Museum.

Here's the gist:

Our intention is to set up a temporary, or “pop-up,” brick-and-mortar location for the Jack Kirby Museum during this November, December and January. The ideal size for this purpose is between 800-1,200-square-feet, and would feature original artwork, artifacts from Jack’s life, prominent guest speakers, educational programs and installation pieces inspired by and celebrating the unique work and life of Jack Kirby.

A space like this dedicated entirely to the life and work of Jack Kirby would be unprecedented. It would be equally appealing to seasoned art patrons, pop-art connoisseurs, casual fans, tourists, and families. Successful implementation of this pop-up museum will allow us to pursue the ultimate goal of a PERMANENT space for the Museum in the near future.

You can learn more, and donate money for the project here.

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