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What is Art Deco?
A major design force that flourished between the two world wars. It evolved
from earlier artistic movements, and developed in direct response to the
revolutionary changes in scientific, social and political events of the early
20th century and was generally referred to as Art Moderne. Unlike any other
artistic movement, before or since, Art Deco became a worldwide phenomenon
leaving its imprint on everything from buildings to bobby pins. Heavily
influencing the philosophy and culture of the period, the Art Deco style
spread throughout almost every aspect of life.
The term Art Deco, coined in 1966 initially referred to the French-style of
decorative arts exhibited in Paris at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des
Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Since then, the term Art Deco has
become a popular catch all, encompassing the many and varied forms of this
design which evolved from the second decade of the 20th century to the
beginning of World War ll. The Art Deco style encompasses Cassandre posters
and Donald Desky furniture, bakelite radios and the Chrysler building, the
fashions of Paul Poiret and the film sets of Cedric Gibbons. Art Deco Society
of New York through its ambitious programming is dedicated to studying,
preserving and celebrating this important hallmark of modern design through
its mission statement:
The ADSNY
Mission
• To foster
public appreciation and understanding of the artistic expression of all
aspects of Art Deco.
• To draw attention to the merits and significance of the dynamic style of
Art Deco architecture, design, crafts and decoration in every way possible.
• To implement greater understanding of the aesthetic forces of Art Deco
through tours, publications exhibits and community events.
• To prevent the needless destruction of important examples of the period and
to help protect and preserve such examples wherever possible.
• To afford advice to owners and public authorities in regard to the
preservation and repair of Art Deco buildings and the uses to which they can,
if necessary, be adapted.
• To maintain and preserve archives, books, records, bibliography and all
materials, literature, transcripts and documents relating to Art Deco
buildings, arts, and artifacts.
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2008/09 Board
of Directors
OFFICERS
President
Kathy Hausman
Vice President
Vacant
Treasurer
David Gibson
Secretary
Sandra Tansky
BOARD MEMBERS
Arnold Gumowitz
Nicole Heitmann
Joan Kahr
Daniel Lonergan
Kathy Rosenblatt
Danielle Sacripante
Charles Weiss
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2008/09 Advisory
Committee
Robert Aibel, Jim Blauvelt, Andrew Capitman, Peter Davis, Barbara Deisroth
Michael Deskey Margaret Doyle, Leonard Fox, Marilyn Friedman, Marilynn Glasser
David Goldfarb, Polly Guerin, Lily Hodge, John Loring, Arthur Lowenfish, Sr., Frank Maraschiello,
Eric Myers, Ronnette Riley, Anthony Rimore, Tony Robins, Paul Romero, Lowery Sims,
Valerie Steele, John Tauranac, Susan Teller, Joan Tramontano, Stephen van Dyk,
Gerard Widdershoven, Carol Willis, Sean Zalka |
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DONATIONS: ADSNY is a non-profit
tax-exempt organization under IRS code 501(c)(3).The Society welcomes the
generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations who value its
work on behalf of Art Deco.
To make a fully
tax-deductible contribution, simply send a check to:
The Art Deco Society of New York
385
Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016
For gifts of
appreciated assets such as stocks, insurance or works of art, please call (212)
679-DECO
for personalized assistance and further information.
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