Hidden In Plain Sight: Emma Stebbins Legacy with Karli Wu...

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In today's episode, host Lucy Branch, introduces Carly Wurzel Backer PhD and, Chief Curator of the Heckscher Museum of Art, who shares insights on Emma Stebbins, a pioneering 19th-century sculptor known for her Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. The discussion covers Stebbins' life, her groundbreaking works, and the process of organising an exhibition of her sculptures. 00:00 Introduction to Sculpture Vulture00:35 Personal Update by Lucy Branch and Michael Faraday Monument03:05 Reflections and Future Goals07:45 Introducing Carly Wezel Backer and Emma Stebbins08:54 Emma Stebbins' Journey and Achievements14:45 Challenges and Triumphs in Emma Stebbins' Career24:22 Exhibition Preparation and Discoveries28:12 Emma Stebbins' Artistic Process and Legacy36:22 Conclusion and Exhibition DetailsExhibition Details : Emma Stebbins - Carving Out HistoryWhere: The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington, New YorkWhen: September 28, 2025 - March 15, 2026Website: heckscher.orgFeatures 14 sculptures plus archival materials, including works not publicly displayed in over a century. A 256-page eThe exhibition travels to Chicago, Cincinnati, Charlottesville, and possibly other venues.Guest: Karli Wurzelbacher, PhDChief Curator at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington, New York. After five years of research, she's curated "Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History" - the first museum exhibition dedicated to this pioneering 19th century American sculptor.Host: Lucy Branch MA ACR - conservator and art historian specialising in bronze post-19th sculpture and architectural features. Contact: [email protected] podcast is brought to you by Antique Bronze Please support the show

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