Malvina Hoffman was a brilliant sculptress whose work delved into anthropology. One of her most well known collections is 'The Races of Mankind'. In the 1930's Hoffman was commissioned by the Chicago Field Museum to travel the world and create over 100 bust and sculptures. The collection is currently housed at the Field Museum and the Cedar Rapids Museum. She initially took over 2,000 pictures of her models and then worked from there.
I've just bought her first book, Yesterday & Tomorrow. While some of it is mired in the prejudices of Hoffman's time, the book provides an excellent account of her experiences. Visit the museums and read more about Hoffman.
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