Abstract
Archiving a Paradise is an impossible task, as each person has, by nature, an image of what it means or should embody. Inhabiting the Victor D'Amico Papers in MoMA's Archives is a time capsule documenting Il Paradiso dei Bambini, the adaptation of the Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA's) Children's Art Carnival at Milan's International Trade Fair in 1957. The narrative created by varied viewpoints might appear like they are not discussing the same paradise. Depending on who is describing it, Il Paradiso could be a means for productivity and propaganda, a machine and method for reducing anxiety and fostering well-being, or a joyful, free space for creativity. Through the lens of The United States Department of Commerce in 1957, the local Italian press, and a school-aged child, multiple ambiguous narratives and wonders abound in one box.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Art Education as a Radical Act |
Subtitle of host publication | Untold Histories of Education at MoMA |
Editors | Sara Torres Vega, Wendy Woon |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis AS |
Pages | 109-113 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781032700120 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781032611549 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Art
- Art education