Alice in the Real World

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass have delighted children for 150 years. The nonsense adventures and vivid imagery have also caught the imagination of many adults. Countless artists, musicians, writers, and others have been inspired by Lewis Carroll's stories. Below are some examples of the Alice-inspired work from various creative minds.

From classical orchestration to classic rock, musicians around the world have been inspired by Alice. Here is just a sampling:

1. Alice in Wonderland- Neil Sedaka- 1963
2. Sunshine- Aerosmith- 2001
3. White Rabbit- Jefferson Airplane- 1967
4. Through the Looking Glass- Deems Taylor- 1918
5. Three Choruses from Alice- Irving Fine- 1942

Salvador Dali created 12 works inspired by Alice.

Australian artist Charles Blackman first became acquainted with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland  after listening to an audio book. He was inspired to create a series of 46 pieces. Here is a select few: