Pop art was born into a hotbed of cultural shifts and new pop culture trends. In the 1950s, Beatniks Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg made black turtlenecks and berets famous, while teeny boppers dressed in poodle skirts and bobby socks. The space race had begun, hip-swingin’ Elvis Presley brought in rock ’n’ roll, Mr Squiggle taught Aussie kids how to draw and diamonds became Marilyn Monroe’s best friend.
To reminisce about this golden age of celebrity and glamour, we’re joined by Syd...
Pop art was born into a hotbed of cultural shifts and new pop culture trends. In the 1950s, Beatniks Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg made black turtlenecks and berets famous, while teeny boppers dressed in poodle skirts and bobby socks. The space race had begun, hip-swingin’ Elvis Presley brought in rock ’n’ roll, Mr Squiggle taught Aussie kids how to draw and diamonds became Marilyn Monroe’s best friend.
To reminisce about this golden age of celebrity and glamour, we’re joined by Sydney’s very own pin-up girl Sarah Doyle. Hear about her style and nostalgia for this era as Sarah speaks with fellow collector Claudia Chan Shaw. Then dance the night away with our rockabilly cover band.
And UNIQLO have come to the party with prizes for the best dressed on the night so make sure you come in either your best bopper or beatnik get-up!
Find out more at http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/art-after-hours/2015/1/7/
:: Art After Hours is a free weekly program held every Wednesday night ::