Bringing History to Light

With the Museum of Neon Art

An illuminating journey through the history of neon signage and art.

Date and Time

Thursday, September 10 | 7 pm

Registration

This event is complimentary and will be conducted over Zoom
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Details

Join Corrie Siegel, Executive Director of the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) and Ani Mnatsakanyan, Curator of Education and Engagement, for an illuminating journey through the history of neon signage and art, from the scientific discoveries that made this transfixing medium possible, to the brilliant ways it can shed light on our communal stories. The technology involved in creating the distinctive glow of neon remains mostly unchanged since its development in the 1920s. Neon is an intimately handcrafted medium; all neon tubing for signs and artworks is bent by a highly skilled individual, who has tested their craft for many years over an open flame. Examples of historic signage from Glendale and greater Los Angeles will show how neon can be a beacon for communities and can spark new understanding about our role in history.

The Zoom presentation will invite engagement, through asking questions, encouraging curiosity, and explaining the fascinating multifaceted world of neon in real time. All attendees will receive a link to "Glowing Glendale" a short walking guide that shares history about Glendale signage, new and old.