The American Museum of Natural History has vowed to shed light on the controversial Roosevelt monument, and the history surrounding it, in their new exhibit, "Addressing the Statue". Towering over the Central Park West entrance, the statue is meant to honor the descent of a founding member of the American Museum of Natural History: Theodore Roosevelt.…
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POWER OF POISON @ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY – NEW YORK – NOV 16 – AUG 10
The Power of Poison American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024-5192 November 16 2013- August 10 2014 For as long as people have created myths, they've told stories about the mysterious powers of poison. But in the natural world, poisons are simply part of the daily struggle…
GOLDEN SPIDER SILK TEXTILE EXHIBIT OPENS AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
In Chicago, Illinois on June 2, 2011, a spectacular golden textile, conceived and created by Simon Peers and Nicholas Godley in Madagascar from silk thread collected from over one million Golden Orb spiders (Nephila madagascariensis), was the breathtaking highlight of a special preview and dinner party at the Art Institute of Chicago last night,…