This summer at Darien Library, take part in a Beat-the-Heat Challenge – completing the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle in the fastest time, and the opportunity to be entered in the Guinness Book of World Records! The event will begin on Saturday, June 18, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and all-day activities, including special events for children. The ribbon-cutting will take place at 10 a.m. Cake and coffee will be served at 2 p.m.
The puzzle, “Keith Haring: Double Retrospect,” breaks the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest commercially available jigsaw puzzle.” The finished size is 17 feet by 6 feet. There are 32,256 pieces.
The puzzle is being donated by Bill Jensen, owner of Darien Toy Box, who will be present at the ribbon-cutting.
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32 paintings by the late pop artist Keith Haring make up the jigsaw puzzle, which is manufactured by Ravensburger. In the 1980s, Haring became a sensation in the art world with his bold cartoon and graffiti-influenced works. His work still continues to be exhibited around the world, including some on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.
The puzzle is for art lovers, puzzle lovers, families, and collectors. All are welcome to work on the puzzle. (Would you like to create a puzzle team? Let the Library know!) If you love puzzles and if you love challenges, plan on stopping by Darien Library this summer for this unique and fun community event.
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For more information, visit darienlibrary.org or call 203-655-1234.
Darien Library is located at 1441 Post Road, Darien, Conn.
(Image attached: “Keith Haring: Double Retrospect”)
