Live Lit @ MAD: Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy by Melissa Milgrom

The proliferation of taxidermy as hipster decor in various downtown dens of iniquity may lead you to believe that a stuffed fox is something to take lightly. Think again. Taxidermy isn’t just a cute diversion, folks—it’s a scientific art. Tonight, head to the Museum of Art and Design for an evening with Melissa Milgrom, whose recent book, Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy, explores the processes and personalities that have put taxidermy on the pop-cultural map.