MOD: Visual, Social, Cultural Renaissance of the 1960s
Period furniture, housewares, media, décor, jewelry, clothing, etc.
June 1 – August 25, 2024
Take a journey back to the iconic 1960s. Mod: Visual, Social, Cultural Renaissance of the 1960s showcases the decade’s influential social revolutions, which continue to shape our visual, societal and cultural landscapes today.
The 1960s were a decade of dramatic change in the United States and beyond. These years saw the election and assassination of JFK, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the moon landing, the Vietnam War, the activism and assassinations of both Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Stonewall riots. Americans also experienced major developments in reproductive healthcare, civil rights, media technology, workplace equality, medical science, fashion and the arts. The political, cultural and civil movements from this period continue their revolutions today.
The exhibition features a variety of art mediums that include prints, record albums, furniture, housewares, media, décor, jewelry and clothing that reflect the conflicts and creative spirit of a transformative society.
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