Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music — Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music, a centennial exhibition on the composer and conductor's life, Jewish identity, and social activism, opened March 16, 2018 at the National Museum of American Jewish History (now the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History) in Philadelphia, with interactive media by Dome.
| Venue | Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2018 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dome | Media Design & Software | Interactive table of building blocks illustrating Bernstein's Jewish background across his career, plus two films on his influence and social activism |
| makerb-studio | Fabrication | Wood block fabrication |
| barbara-suhr-design | Exhibit Design | |
| the-graphics-office | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | Environmental graphics |
Description
Curated by Ivy Weingram, the exhibition presented roughly 100 historic artifacts and photographs alongside original films and immersive sound installations, framing Bernstein's life through his search for a solution to what he considered the twentieth century's crisis of faith. Dome designed an interactive table of building blocks and two films exploring his influence and social activism. The exhibition ran through September 2, 2018 before touring nationally.
Sources
- https://www.domecollective.lynnkiang.com/nmajh-bernstein.html
- https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/arts/leonard-bernstein-exhibit-national-museum-american-jewish-history-philadelphia-20180313.html
- https://www.wrti.org/arts-desk/2018-03-14/a-look-at-the-multifaceted-life-of-leonard-bernstein-at-national-museum-of-american-jewish-history