NYC World’s Fair Art Commissions (Virtual)

Program Type:

Presentations & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details

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 themes, 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, 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? Join Sylvia Laudien-Meo for a presentation and discussion of these questions.