Jim Henson
dal 15/7/2011 al 3/3/2012
Segnalato da
15/7/2011
Jim Henson
Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria
'Jim Henson's Fantastic World' celebrates the internationally known creative genius Jim Henson, whose work encompassed film, television, and puppetry. The exhibition features over 120 artifacts, including drawings, storyboards, and props, all of which illustrate Henson's boundless creativity and innumerable accomplishments. Eventually the show is accompanied by an extensive series of special screenings, personal appearances, and workshop.
The creative genius and singular career of the internationally renowned puppeteer, filmmaker, and television pioneer is explored in this Smithsonian traveling exhibition which features more than 120 artifacts, including drawings, animations, storyboards, props, and video material that illustrate Henson’s boundless creativity and innumerable accomplishments. Among the highlights are fifteen iconic original puppets of such characters as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Bert, and Ernie. The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive series of special screenings, personal appearances, and workshops. (See below).
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World was organized by The Jim Henson Legacy and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in cooperation with the Henson family, The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio, LLC, and Sesame Workshop. This exhibition is made possible by the BIO channel. Additional support has been provided by The Jane Henson Foundation and Cheryl Henson.
JIM HENSON SCREENINGS AND PROGRAMS (Starts July 16)
In conjunction with the exhibition Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, the Museum presents family matinee screenings of Muppet movies, Sesame Street compilation programs, The Dark Crystal, and other Henson-related works, with many special guests. A highlight of the first three months of Henson programs will be a rare public conversation with Jane Henson, co-creator of The Muppets and wife of the late Jim Henson, with a screening of Time Piece on September 18.
Films (for July 16-September 25): The Muppet Movie (1979, Frawley), The Dark Crystal (1982, Henson/Oz), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984, Oz), Muppet Treasure Island (1996, Brian Henson), The Great Muppet Caper (1981, Henson), Muppets from Space (1999, Hill), Time Piece (1965, Henson)
Opening: July 16, 2011
Museum of the Moving Image
35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria - NY
Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(Closed on Monday except for holiday openings).
Museum Admission:
$10.00 for adults; $7.50 for persons over 65 and for students with ID; $5.00 for children ages 3-18. Children under 3 and Museum members are admitted free. Admission to the galleries is free on Fridays, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Paid admission includes film screenings (except for special ticketed events and Friday evenings) Tickets for special screenings and events may be purchased in advance by phone at 718.777.6800