Still Life With Remorse: Family Stories

Explore the moving intersection of memory, joy, and ancestry in Maira Kalman’s intimate masterpiece, “Still Life With Remorse: Family Stories.” This deeply personal collection, featuring 50 stunning full-color paintings and captivating narratives, traces Kalman’s family lineage from Belarus to Tel Aviv. Discover poignant stories of emigration, heritage, and the complex dance between recollection and regret. Kalman masterfully weaves her signature wit and tenderness into vignettes about her own roots and celebrated figures like Tolstoy and Kafka. “Still Life With Remorse” is a beautiful exploration of how family history shapes our lives and work, finding the profound within the everyday. A must-read from the celebrated author of “The Principles of Uncertainty.”