by TRACY BONFITTO, CURATOR OF ART The exhibition Public Works: Art by Elizabeth Olds features original illustrations and preparation art that were used in the creation of Olds’s children’s books. These important process materials are on loan from the Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature at the University of Minnesota.
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Welcome Erica Nunn-Kinias, New Associate Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs
After an extensive search, the Harry Ransom Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Erica Nunn-Kinias (second from left in photo) as the Center’s Associate Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs. Nunn-Kinias comes to the Center from Colorado, where she was Program Director for the Gallery and Museum Management Masters at… read more
Movie Posters of the 1960s: Adaptation, Innovation, and Artistic Expression
by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT In the rapidly changing cultural landscape of the 1960s, the film industry explored new strategies to capture audience attention. The restrictive production code began to weaken, allowing for the emergence of the more experimental and avant-garde approaches to filmmaking that gained prominence during this decade. In… read more
Thrillers to Teenagers: The Shifting Landscape of 1950s Film Posters
by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT The 1950s ushered in a new era of socio-cultural transformation in the United States in which many families were drawn out of cities and into newly developed suburban communities. This shift was accompanied by an increased emphasis on the nuclear family and the reinforcement of rigid… read more
Star Power and Spectacle: Decoding 1940s Movie Posters
by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT By the 1940s, the Golden Age of Hollywood was in full swing. This era was marked by its iconic films, glamorous movie stars, and the dominance of the major Hollywood studios in which film production and marketing were highly structured and standardized. In the preceding decade,… read more
Visual Narratives: The Language of Movie Posters
by ASH KINNEY D’HARCOURT In recent years, the movie poster has transcended its humble origins. Once considered uncredited works of art, movie posters have risen to prominence as sought-after treasures in art auctions, as prized acquisitions in personal collections, and as exhibits in museums and galleries—a transformation that reflects a… read more