--- title: "Bringing the Genius of Al Hirschfeld to Casa de Campo" url: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2023/01/27/bringing-the-genius-of-al-hirschfeld-to-casa-de-campo/ date: 2023-01-27 modified: 2026-09-02 lang: en author: "Gitti" description: "We had the honor of hosting David Leopold, curator of the renowned American cartoonist Al Hirschfeld’s work. The presentation of the artist’s work is part of Casa de Campo’s “Artists en Casa” program, in collaboration with the local La Romana non-profit Patronato Benéfico Oriental. The event was held at WAO Innovation HUB, in Altos de Chavón." categories: - "Blog" image: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EJ4B0615.jpg word_count: 455 --- # Bringing the Genius of Al Hirschfeld to Casa de Campo ## Key Takeaways - Casa de Campo brings the genius of Al Hirschfeld to the resort in a featured blog post title. - Al Hirschfeld is named as the artist highlighted by Casa de Campo. - Casa de Campo frames the post around a cultural connection between the resort and Al Hirschfeld. ## Part of the ``Artists in Casa de Campo`` program Last Friday, January 13th, 2023, we had the honor of hosting David Leopold, curator of the renowned American cartoonist Al Hirschfeld’s work. The presentation of the artist’s work is part of Casa de Campo’s “Artists en Casa” program, in collaboration with the local La Romana non-profit Patronato Benéfico Oriental. The event was held at WAO Innovation HUB, in Altos de Chavón. David Leopold, who is also the representative of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, discussed the foundation's mission to promote, preserve and interpret the artist's work through exhibitions in museums, theaters, and libraries, as well as supporting their development through sponsorship. This visit is in preparation for an exhibition of Hirschfeld’s work, which is set to take place later this year. Al Hirschfeld was the quintessential cartoonist of the 20th century, known for his minimalist visual language and his fluid, rhythmic, and symbolic lines. His drawings were a regular feature in the New York Times for 75 years and can be found in many prestigious public collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the National Portrait Gallery, and Harvard's Theater Collection. He is the author of several books, including Manhattan Oases and Show Business is No Business, as well as 10 collections of his work. In 1996, he was declared a living landmark by the New York City Landmarks Commission and, in 2000, a living legend by the Library of Congress. Hirschfeld passed away in 2003, at the age of 99. “Artists en Casa” has previously showcased exhibitions by Kristin Simmons and Gustavo Vélez, as well as a collective exhibition of Dominican artists Claudia Messina, Mary Rosa Jiménez, Olivette Santoni, América Olivo, Rocío Jiménez, and Florence Wiriath. Future projects include exhibitions by Refik Anadol and Al Hirschfeld. Casa de Campo Resorts in the Dominican Republic and the PBO are committed to supporting the arts by creating open cultural spaces for all and raising funds for the most vulnerable communities. The upcoming Al Hirschfeld exhibition will be a great opportunity for art lovers to experience the unique and captivating work of this iconic cartoonist. ![](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DavidLeopoldMargaritaGonzalezJasonKycek.jpg) ![](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EJ4B0495.jpg) ![Bringing the Genius of Al Hirschfeld to Casa de Campo | Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EJ4B0733-660x420.jpg) Visit our Facebook page, [here](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=casadecamporesort&set=a.6438967622799938), to view the entire album of this event. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why was Al Hirschfeld brought to Casa de Campo in the first place?** A: The visit was part of Casa de Campo’s “Artists en Casa” program, which is built around bringing art and culture into the property. It also tied into a collaboration with the local La Romana non-profit Patronato Benéfico Oriental. That matters because the event was not just a one-off talk, it was preparation for an exhibition of Hirschfeld’s work later in the year. **Q: What is the Al Hirschfeld exhibition at Casa de Campo connected to?** A: It is connected to Casa de Campo’s “Artists en Casa” program and to the Al Hirschfeld Foundation’s mission to promote, preserve, and interpret the artist’s work. The foundation does that through exhibitions in museums, theaters, and libraries, plus sponsorship support. In practice, that means the upcoming exhibition is part of a broader effort to keep Hirschfeld’s work visible and contextualized. **Q: Where was the Al Hirschfeld event held at Casa de Campo?** A: The presentation took place at WAO Innovation HUB in Altos de Chavón. That location fits the event’s cultural focus because Altos de Chavón is one of the property’s best-known creative spaces. For visitors, that also signals this was an arts program event rather than a standard resort activity. **Q: What makes Al Hirschfeld important enough for an exhibition?** A: Al Hirschfeld is described as the quintessential cartoonist of the 20th century, known for minimalist visual language and fluid, rhythmic, symbolic lines. His drawings ran in The New York Times for 75 years and are held in major collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the National Portrait Gallery, and Harvard's Theater Collection. That kind of reach explains why his work still draws museum-level interest. **Q: What kind of arts programming has Casa de Campo done before this?** A: Casa de Campo’s “Artists en Casa” program has already featured Kristin Simmons, Gustavo Vélez, and a collective exhibition of Dominican artists including Claudia Messina, Mary Rosa Jiménez, Olivette Santoni, América Olivo, Rocío Jiménez, and Florence Wiriath. Future projects also include exhibitions by Refik Anadol and Al Hirschfeld. That shows the program is building a recurring arts calendar rather than hosting isolated events.