Step into the world of upscale, highbrow artistic expression. Mingle with the sophisticates as you delve into the deeper implications of the great masterpieces of the world. Stroll down the corridors of the world-famous Koala Museum of Modern Art (KOMA, pronounced "coma"), exploring its many galleries. First the East Wing, then West Wing, followed by the South Wing. Or just wing it. Better yet, read this book and save yourself all that walking. Commentaries appearing in this book were composed by our illustrious Chief Executive Curator, the same individual who brought the original exhibit to life by unearthing an unprecedented number of little-known great masterpieces, each with a common theme: the furry, friendly, mysterious koala.

Readers will be amazed to see all the famous works of art into which the iconic koala has insinuated itself. Never been able to figure out why the Mona Lisa smiles? Check out her companion in canvas and you'll understand that enigmatic expression—it's hard to keep a straight face when there's a koala sidling up to you. Ever challenged friends to see what images you can find in an impressionist painting? It will be much more fun to interpret a Monet when there are koalas lurking in the leaves. Fail to see the point of modern art at all? Discover its new purpose as a playground for merry marsupials emerging from pattern and shadow, and learn to look at it in a new way.

This lighthearted look at some of the marsupial-pieces of modern art will bring a smile to the face of anyone who has had to endure a boring museum tour, and lighten the spirits of those who enjoy whimsy in artwork.

About the Author:

Nancy Margulies, MA, is an author, educator and consultant to both corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Nancy is the developer of Mindscapes, a process of visual recording that captures patterns as well as key concepts. Her best-selling book on this topic, Mapping Inner Space, has been translated into several languages. Her other works include videos on drawing, visual recording, books and comics for students to learn more about the brain and multiple intelligences. As a psychologist she worked with deaf children and adults and organized state-wide programs for people with hearing impairment.

She has worked with President Clinton and his cabinet and His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as business and community leaders in Turkey, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia. Nancy is also one of the pioneers of the World Café, a process of intentional conversations enable people to engage on a deeper level, learn from one another and discover their collective intelligence.

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