Michael Jackson was one of the most gifted performing artists in
history. His opus is that of an American original of unsurpassed musical
genius and spans songwriting and recording to original choreography, film, iconography, and of course, virtuosity of performance. His creative gifts were so varied and prolific that the
world has only lately learned of his additional skill in the studio arts of painting and drawing. In terms of brilliant innovation that defined but was not statically bound to an era, his art’s impact on our culture and the
work of other artists makes for an extraordinary story.