EPISODE · Jul 27, 2024 · 38 MIN
History of the Art Museum
from History of the Lou - NewsRadio 1120 KMOX
This week, Melissa Venator, Assistant Curator of Modern Art at the St. Louis Art Museum joins Sue to talk about the history of the museum! Its building in Forest Park was one of only 2 permanent structures built for the 1904 World's Fair, but the museum's roots go back to the century before. The SLAM is known worldwide, and some of that is thanks to generous St. Louisans...find out who one in particular was, and how his donation contributed and continues to contribute to our international reputation.Also, Rachel Zimmerman stops by to talk about her history at the museum.
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This week, Melissa Venator, Assistant Curator of Modern Art at the St. Louis Art Museum joins Sue to talk about the history of the museum! Its building in Forest Park was one of only 2 permanent structures built for the 1904 World's Fair, but the museum's roots go back to the century before. The SLAM is known worldwide, and some of that is thanks to generous St. Louisans...find out who one in particular was, and how his donation contributed and continues to contribute to our international reputation.Also, Rachel Zimmerman stops by to talk about her history at the museum.
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