I walked quickly on a nice spring day from my office to the New Orleans Glassworks and Printing Studio to see the largest fold out book in the world. It’s The History of the Brave Czech Nation by Lucy Seifert. 7 feet high by 230 feet long!
It started in a narrow room (probably where the carriages were kept in this 19th century building) and extended all the way to the kiln room.
Since I was on my lunch break, I couldn’t spend as much time as I wanted but I was enchanted by the exhibit.
The illustrations are lovely, and the history is clearly explained.
I saw the book size version, and there were pop-out castles and other figurines.
I appreciate that the Czech nation sponsored this exhibit to cheer up the people of this recovering city.
It started in a narrow room (probably where the carriages were kept in this 19th century building) and extended all the way to the kiln room.
Since I was on my lunch break, I couldn’t spend as much time as I wanted but I was enchanted by the exhibit.
The illustrations are lovely, and the history is clearly explained.
I saw the book size version, and there were pop-out castles and other figurines.
I appreciate that the Czech nation sponsored this exhibit to cheer up the people of this recovering city.
2 comments:
How cool! I'm glad to see that even though New Orleans has lots of pressing problems they still are doing their best to keep the arts alive!
Lots of countries feel sorry for us.
They are trying to do stuff to help us revive.
France has lent out many late 19th/early 20th century paintings by famous artists at the NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art). I plan to go there for that exhibit.
Many paintings had never left France before this event!
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