The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust honors the creative and philanthropic legacy of Edward Gorey through preservation and promotion of his literary and artistic works and support of the animal welfare causes to which he was devoted.
Edward Gorey was a prolific writer, artist, and designer, whose unusual body of work has been called “humorously unsettling,” “stylish and inventive,” “startling,” and “sublime.” Over the course of his 50-year career, he grew from a cult favorite among fellow artists and writers to a figure of international stature and acclaim, influencing film, fiction, fashion, and various other fields of contemporary popular culture. His stories, poems, and drawings, together with his eccentric life and distinctive personal style, are today the subjects of numerous books, articles, and museum exhibitions.
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust was established by Edward Gorey in his will to manage his intellectual property and benefit animal welfare. Since Mr. Gorey’s death in 2000, the Trust has worked towards preserving and expanding his legacy as one of the 20th century’s most interesting and inventive figures.
