265 results for: Visual Arts
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Sculptor James FitzGerald with bronze fountain, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Turbid artistry - James FitzGerald regards fruit of his labor over last eight months, 21-ft. solid bronze sculpture which he fabricated by electric welding of forms designed first of waxed patterns. Fountain stands at entrance of World's Fair Playhouse, was created as subjective mood of nature in the Northwest."The fountain is still in operation in the courtyard of the Intiman…
ID Number:1965.3598.16.2
Date:1962
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Tree of Life sculpture, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Shown here is 'The Tree of Life,' one of three pieces of sculpture by Everett DuPen, depicting 'The Evolution of Man.' These sculptured forms are located in a pool near the Washington State Coliseum (to the right). In the background is the 600-foot Space Needle." Stamped on verso: Exclusive Photo by Forde Photographers, 306 Fairview N. - Seattle 9, Wash.,…
ID Number:1965.3598.17.3
Date:1962
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Reclining Figure III sculpture, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"The sculptures near the Fine Arts Mall are called 'Reclining Figure III' by Henry Moore, who did them in bronze in 1961."This photograph was taken towards the north, with Queen Anne Hill in the background. Stamped on verso: Complimentary Photograph, The Seattle World's Fair, Century 21 Exposition, Public Relations Dept., Seattle 9, Washington. Quote in caption from Seattle World's Fair…
ID Number:1965.3598.17.4
Date:1962
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Heracles sculpture, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Part of the French display in the Washington State Coliseum is this statue of Heracles. In the background is part of the floating city of the future."The French exhibit covered 15,000 square feet on the ground floor of the Washington State Coliseum, later Key Arena and now Climate Pledge Arena. The exhibit showcased France's contributions to science and culture. Handwritten…
ID Number:1965.3598.17.5
Date:1962
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Couple viewing Fine Arts exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In the Fine Arts Exhibition, visitors could see great masterpieces, American and international modern art, ancient Asian art, and Northwest Coast Indian art. Here, two visitors examine works by Pacific Northwest artists, in the Art Since 1950 gallery. Caption information from Seattle World's Fair, Official Souvenir Program.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.32
Date:1962
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International Fountain and Space Needle at night, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"The $350,000 Seattle International Fountain is described as a 'marriage of space age technology and classic simplicity.' In the background the 600-foot World's Fair Space Needle towers as further evidence of the space age."The fountain was designed by Japanese architects Kazuyuki Matsushita and Hideki Shimizu. Its domed shape and bowl lined with white rock chips were said to resemble a…
ID Number:1965.3598.25.50
Date:1962
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Du Pen Fountain, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
"Floating sculpture - Underwater lighting of the pool and jets of the Du Pen Fountain, near the International Plaza, add to the mystery of the abstract bronze sculptures depicting the history of man. Numerous lighted fountains throughout Century 21's grounds are centers of interest for fairgoers." Caption by Seattle World's Fair Public Relations Department.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.90
Date:1962
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Artist's rendering of monorail, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1962
This photograph documents an artist rendering of the Seattle Monorail and the World's Fair. The purpose is uncertain. It was probably intended for a promotional poster, publication, or advertisement. Handwritten on sleeve: Artist's concept of Monorail.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.6
Date:Circa 1962
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Gayway conceptual artwork, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
The Gayway was the space-oriented amusement zone at the Seattle World's Fair, offering 20 rides which were either brand new or especially redone for the Fair. George K. Whitney, one of the men charged with developing the Gayway, grew up working at his family's amusement park in San Francisco, and spent two years as director of rides and development at…
ID Number:1965.3598.26.26
Date:Circa 1961
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Conceptual artwork for the monorail, Seattle World's Fair, circa 1961
This photograph documents an artist's concept of the fair with the Monorail and Space Needle. In this image, the Monorail hangs from its track rather than gliding upon it. Caption information source: Becker, Paula, and Alan Stein. The future remembered: The Seattle World's Fair and its legacy. Seattle: Seattle Center Foundation, 2011. Page 38.
ID Number:1965.3598.26.35
Date:Circa 1961