Brooklyn Abolitionists / In Pursuit of Freedom — Center for Brooklyn History
Brooklyn Abolitionists / In Pursuit of Freedom, an exhibition on Brooklyn's 19th-century anti-slavery movement, opened January 2014 in the Shellens Gallery of the Brooklyn Historical Society (now the Center for Brooklyn History) in Brooklyn, New York, with exhibition design by Matter Architecture Practice, interactive media by Potion, and design contributions from Pure+Applied.
| Venue | Center for Brooklyn History |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2014 |
| Technologies | interactive media stations |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Matter Practice | Exhibit Design | Exhibition designer |
| Potion Design | Media Design & Software | Interactive media design and development |
| Pure+Applied | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | Multidisciplinary design firm on the project team; exact role unclear from public sources |
Description
Produced as part of the "In Pursuit of Freedom" public history initiative, a partnership of Brooklyn Historical Society, Weeksville Heritage Center, and Irondale Ensemble Project.
Sources
- http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/%E2%80%98brooklyn-abolitionists-pursuit-freedom%E2%80%99-now-view-brooklyn-historical-society-2014-01-15
- http://pursuitoffreedom.org/about/project/
- https://www.brownstoner.com/brooklyn-life/closing-bell-brooklyn-historical-society-to-unveil-exhibit-on-brooklyn-abolitionists/