“Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men” Exhibit on view at Museum of the Moving Image, extends through September 6
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The exhibition Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men, which opened March 14 at Museum of the Moving Image, will be extended through the summer, closing on Sunday, September 6, it was announced by Carl Goodman, the Museum’s Executive Director. “A landmark TV series, Mad Men will continue to be watched, discussed, and studied for years to come. Given the extraordinary popularity of the exhibition, which has attracted a broader public beyond fans of the show, the Museum is very pleased to extend its run,” said Goodman.
Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men features large-scale sets including Don Draper’s office and the Draper family kitchen from their Ossining, New York home—both decorated with many of the original props from the show—33 memorable costumes, hundreds of props, advertising art used in the production of the series, and personal notes and research material from Weiner. The exhibition offers unique insight into the series’ origins, and how its exceptional storytelling and remarkable attention to period detail resulted in a vivid portrait of an era and the characters who lived through it. In addition, it includes original interviews with Weiner and an installation of elements from the writers’ room where he and his team crafted story ideas and scripts for the series. Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men marks the first time objects relating to the production of the series have been shown in public on this scale. The exhibition was initially scheduled to close on June 14.
In addition to the sets, other highlights in the exhibition include:
- Iconic costumes from the series, including Don Draper’s suit, Joan Holloway’s green dress stained with the blood of a coworker (lawnmower accident), Megan Draper’s “Zou Bisou Bisou” dress, Stan Rizzo’s fringe jacket, and more.
- Mood boards created by costume designer Janie Bryant for the characters of Peggy Olson, Don Draper, Roger Sterling, Betty Draper, Joan Holloway/Harris, and Pete Campbell
Significant props including Don Draper’s box with objects that reveal his true identity, his office bar cart, and Lucky Strikes; the full-page ad featuring Don’s letter “Why I’m Quiting Tobacoo”; Sally Draper’s letter to Santa; Megan Draper’s wedding ring; Joan Holloway’s pen necklace; and more.
“Museum of the Moving Image brings a unique curatorial vision to the making of Mad Men, a show whose poetic storytelling and meticulous craftsmanship is unparalleled,” said AMC president Charlie Collier. “In addition to putting AMC on the map, Mad Men is credited for helping usher in the Second Golden Age of Television. I cannot think of any other television series more worthy of an exhibition of this scale at MOMI.”
Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men is organized by Barbara Miller, the Museum’s Curator of the Collection and Exhibitions. The exhibition is designed by Wendell Walker, Deputy Director for Operations, Exhibitions, and Design. Public programs are organized by Chief Curator David Schwartz.
”Mad Men is much more than a popular television series, it has become a cultural touchstone inspiring a renewed interest in a critical time in the country’s history,” said Miller. “With the generous participation of Matthew Weiner and his production team, we are able to reveal how Weiner’s profound commitment to exploring cultural history and human relationships informed the production of Mad Men, and offer unique insight into the creative process behind the series.”
Following the exhibition, a number of significant props and costumes will be added to the Museum’s permanent collection.
Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men is presented with generous support from AMC and Lionsgate.
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Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with Mad Men, and six of the last seven with current back-to-back honoree, Breaking Bad. The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last two years with The Walking Dead. AMC’s original drama series include Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Hell on Wheels, TURN: Washington’s Spies, Halt and Catch Fire, and the forthcoming Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul, Humans, and Badlands. AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like Talking Dead and Comic Book Men. AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.
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