Folk City: New York and the Folk Music Revival — Museum of the City of New York
"Folk City: New York and the Folk Music Revival" opened June 17, 2015 at the Museum of the City of New York, curated by Stephen Petrus and Sarah Henry, with exhibition design and catalogue design by Pure+Applied.
| Venue | Museum of the City of New York |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2015 |
| Technologies | listening stations |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pure+Applied | Exhibit Design |
Description
The exhibition traced New York's role in the folk music revival from the 1930s-40s through the 1950s-60s, featuring original instruments, handwritten lyrics, and interactive video and listening stations.