The Experiential Design Index

The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History — New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

"The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History," a survey of 500 years of Arctic visual imagery drawn from the Library's collections, was on view March 15 through July 13, 2024 across four galleries of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in New York, with exhibition design by Pure+Applied.

VenueNew York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Project typeTemporary Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed2024

Credits

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Pure+Applied Exhibit Design

Description

Curated by Elizabeth Cronin, Robert B. Menschel Curator of Photography, and Assistant Curator Maggie Mustard, the exhibition traced Arctic imagery from 16th-century exploration accounts to contemporary work addressing climate change.

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