Avanti, Da Vinci! - Center for Puppetry Arts
Avanti, Da Vinci! - Center for Puppetry Arts
Avanti, Da Vinci! - Center for Puppetry Arts
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Museum<br />
The <strong>Center</strong>’s museum and special exhibits present puppets from various time periods and countries around<br />
the world. Exhibitions of puppets are considered essential to enhance understanding and appreciation of<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mances and workshops. The <strong>Center</strong> also encourages visitors to find a treasure in our collection that<br />
correlates with the current family show.<br />
PUPPETS: The Power of Wonder<br />
The <strong>Center</strong>’s permanent exhibit, PUPPETS: The Power of Wonder, is a hands-on museum displaying more than 350<br />
puppets from various time periods and countries around the world. Self-guided and docent-led tours rein<strong>for</strong>ce<br />
the breadth and scope of puppetry through the ages. Curated by Dr. Michael Malkin, Professor of Theatre,<br />
Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Polytechnic State University.<br />
Special Exhibits<br />
In addition to the permanent exhibit, the <strong>Center</strong> presented several special exhibits throughout the building<br />
during the 2005-06 season.<br />
PUPPETRY IN FOCUS: Treasures from our Global Collection<br />
<strong>Puppetry</strong> fulfills a vital role in communities around the world. This exhibit, drawing from recent acquisitions<br />
and never-be<strong>for</strong>e-seen pieces in the <strong>Center</strong>’s permanent collection, highlighted those roles. The more than<br />
40 puppets on display included puppets from countries as diverse as Mali, Egypt, India, Japan, Russia, Indonesia,<br />
Mexico, the Czech Republic and others. Co-curated by Susan Kinney and Brad<strong>for</strong>d Clark.<br />
1996 REVISITED: Puppets of Olympic Proportions<br />
Atlanta was proud to host the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996. Izzy, the Centennial Olympic mascot, returned<br />
<strong>for</strong> a visit along with Peter Minshall’s statuesque Belle and Gent, who danced at the Opening Ceremonies.<br />
Olympics pin and memorabilia were also on display.<br />
POSTERS INTERNATIONAL: A Puppet Perspective<br />
Uniting diverse images from around the globe, this on-going exhibit includes a wide array of cartoonish, romantic,<br />
subtle and daring posters. Each of these placards, which advertise productions and festivals from UNIMA (Union<br />
Internationale de la Marionnette) <strong>Center</strong>s, reflects the unique culture of the countries they represent – from the<br />
Czech Republic to Italy to Argentina.<br />
KINGS OF BROADWAY<br />
This exhibit featured two of the mask prototypes from the Broadway smash hit, The Lion King, <strong>for</strong> the lion<br />
brothers themselves, Mufasa and Scar. Donated by Julie Taymor.<br />
The Secret Annex Behind the Bookcase: The Anne Frank Secret Hiding Place<br />
This exhibit was part of the larger exhibit, Anne Frank in the World, located at Kennesaw State University. It was on<br />
loan as part of the <strong>Center</strong>’s world premiere of Anne Frank: Within & Without, which ran from January 19-29, 2006,<br />
and was presented in cooperation with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust.<br />
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