This lecture is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library
The World’s Fair of 1939 which took place in Flushing Meadows Park in NYC had the theme of ‘The World of Tomorrow’ and while the pavilions throughout represented various international states, themes of transportation, communication and business, food and amusement, there were also specific pavilions, dedicated to the WPA, American /Contemporary and Masterpieces of Art, even a pavilion designed by Salvador Dali, and an abundance of murals throughout. When taking a closer look at these murals, with consideration of Rockefeller Center and exhibition programs of MoMA or the Guggenheim Museum, an interesting discussion unfolds: how does graphic art and advertisement inform and challenge large size mural art? Are murals decoration or art? How do murals reflect cultural identity? How important are these murals for the special experience of the fairgrounds in general?
Hosted by Art Historian, Sylvia Laudien Meo
This program will be held via Zoom. You will receive Zoom instructions and online meeting information in your registration confirmation email in addition to a reminder email prior to the date of the program.
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