Where There's Life: Central Park Awakens (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1974 March 20 - 1974

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in March, 1974 and closed some time in the same year. Located in Section 5, Floor 2 in the Corner Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Where There's Life: Central Park Awakens" was a music and multi-screen presentation depicting the transition of Central Park from winter to spring.

Summary

"Where There's Life: Central Park Awakens" was a music and multi-screen presentation depicting the transition of Central Park from winter to spring. Produced for the American Museum of Natural History by Motiva, Ltd., it was described as a "non-scientific, purely esthetic and emotional portrayal of Central Park in the throes of cyclical change." The projected color images were accompanied by the original music of Michael Valenti. The presentation was scheduled to be on view for at least three months in the Corner Gallery (4th floor) of the American Museum of Natural History starting March 20, 1974. Due to popular demand, the exhibit returned March 19 through May, 1976.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Motiva, Ltd.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, March 1, 1974. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

American Museum of Natural History Press Release Calendar of Events, April, 1976. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library

Park East, 6/6/74.

Newsday, 8/10/74.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Corner Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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