Upcoming Events
The American Advertising Archive is pleased to announce a collaborative exhibition in conjunction with the National Museum of Modern Art. This exhibition, titled “The Warhol Effect: The Commericial and Cultural Ramifications of Pop Art,” will explore the connection between product advertisements and some of the most iconic pieces in the pop art movement. This exhibition runs from June 1 – December 1, 2010.
American Advertising Archive Costume Gala
The exhibition “Mad Men: The Advertising Culture in 1960s Manhattan” will conclude on May 1st. In celebration of this fascinating era in advertising, the Archive will host a Costume Ball, with proceeds to benefit the new Conservation Laboratory to be built in 2010. Please join us for an evening of drinks, dancing, and decadence, 1960s-style.
Lecture Series
This fall, the Archive continues its tradition of hosting a weekly lecture series. Speakers include visiting scholars, historians, advertising agents, art directors, and photographers. Currently scheduled lecture topics include:
- The Drama and Intrigue of Modern Appliances: How the Dream Kitchen Became a Reality
- From Radio to Television: Changes in Advertising During the Early 20th Century
- From the Subtle to the Subliminal: Product Placement in Movies and Television Shows
- Superbowl! A Multi-Million Dollar Advertising Extravaganza
- Sex Sells: The Use of the Female Model in Print Advertisements
Lectures will continue to be added throughout the year. Please feel free to submit suggestions for future lectures, as well as feedback on previous events.
“Good advertising does not just circulate information. It penetrates the public mind with desires and belief.”
-Leo Burnett
