Cosmic Creations immersive exhibit
Cosmic Creations: Exploring Space Age Design in Mid-Century America
Date: June 6, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM—8:00 PM Location: The Railyards in Downtown Albuquerque, NM.
Space is BIG for New Mexico, and it is time to celebrate! Join us at the inaugural Space Fiesta, a galactic celebration of earthly innovators in space, tech, and art.
Discover the captivating influence of the space industry on American design from the 1950s to the 1970s in our immersive exhibit. Explore how space exploration, inspired by milestones like Sputnik and the atomic age's maturity into rocket development, shaped the design of everyday American homes through a curated collection of original pieces from around the world, each highlighting the era’s dynamic fusion of form and function. Experience the first mass use of new mold-injected plastic manufacturing and the introduction of biomorphic shapes that revolutionized design. Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the ingenuity and creativity sparked by space fever, inviting you to explore the intersection of design, technology, and culture in mid-century America.
Curated by Kimberli Roth
Artifacts from the local collections of CLAY+CODA and Octopus Banana.