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Caught on Camera: Mirrors, Motors and Motion

August 25, 2016

A young visitor explores Mirrors, Motors and Motion. Image courtesy of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Digital Assets Collection and Archives, Buffalo, New York.

On July 19, 1970, the Albright-Knox hosted a party for children in the children’s exhibition Mirrors, Motors and Motion

The summer of 1970 started off with a bang, literally! On July 19 between 3 and 6 pm, over 1,000 people of all ages flocked to the preview of Mirrors, Motors and Motion. The exhibition for children was made possible by members of  Albright-Knox's Education Department, Junior Group of the Member's Advisory Council, and the Junior League of Buffalo, Inc.

Between July 19 and August 30, 1970, 58,077 people enjoyed the activity and varied experiences of this unique exhibition. Thanks to the assiduous efforts of the visitors, lights blinked, things spun around, danced, and even emitted unearthly noises.

Installation view of Mirrors, Motors and Motion. Image courtesy of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Digital Assets Collection and Archives, Buffalo, New York.

Installation view of Mirrors, Motors and Motion. Image courtesy of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Digital Assets Collection and Archives, Buffalo, New York.

Installation view of Mirrors, Motors and Motion. Image courtesy of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Digital Assets Collection and Archives, Buffalo, New York.

Installation view of Mirrors, Motors and Motion. Image courtesy of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Digital Assets Collection and Archives, Buffalo, New York.