As the grandest international spectacle in a great age of spectacles, the 1893 World’s Fair shaped the expectations, experiences, and memories of audiences through a dazzling array of visual imagery. This imagery is now on display in our new exhibit, Pictures from an Exposition: Visualizing the 1893 World’s Fair.
On our “Shelf Life” podcast, comic-book creator Lee Francis IV (Laguna Pueblo) discusses how comics and graphic novels can present Native stories and identities in modern, dynamic settings rather than the ahistorical past in which pop culture often portrays Native characters.
While the collection items in our new permanent exhibition are all worthy of attention, the case in which they’re displayed is itself a marvel to behold.
At the heart of the Newberry is a set of collection strengths that attract a variety of readers and serve as inspiration for our public programs and academic endeavors.
