Moby Dick is an old American classic tale. It was written by an American novelist named Herman Melville in 1851. It is a tale of the epic battle between a ship captained by a man named Ahab and a ferocious white sperm male known as Moby Dick. Moby Dick is a tale that was acclaimed to have a high value of being discussed in American schools as part of their educational program. The tale has a curios history because it was not accepted by the mass at its release. It was until 1930 when the book was republished along with pictures that in then gained popularity.

American artist named Frank Stella made several artworks focusing on the tale of Moby Dick as its concept from 1985 to 1997. He created one artwork or two to each of the novels 165 chapters. The varying artworks altogether sum up to about 266 pieces of sculptures, metal relief, murals and prints. Some say that Stella has genuine likeness for the novel that bordered down to him making these timeless pieces of art. His works are currently considered as one of America’s treasures.

There will be an exhibition of the Moby Dick works by Frank Stella at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Michigan. It will not feature all of the Moby Dick artworks but some 30 pieces including his acclaimed masterpiece The Fountain. The exhibit will be opened to the public and everyone is encouraged to see it on January 23 up to May 3, 2009. The event is a great time for families to enjoy and for parents to bond with their kids.

Moby Dick is certainly a piece of literature that was able to make its mark in American history. One interesting fact about the novel is its inclusion of a character named Starbuck which was well, the main inspiration of the famous coffee chain. Starbuck is the young mate of Captain Ahabs ship who is the sole person who contradicts Ahabs plan to fight and kill the whale. His character was of a gentle and possibly coward nature who longs to go back home to his young wife and son.

Catch the exhibit and be inspired of a talent of a great American artist.