The Experiential Design Index

The High Style of Dorothy Draper — Museum of the City of New York

The High Style of Dorothy Draper opened May 2006 at the Museum of the City of New York, curated by Donald Albrecht, with exhibition design by Pure+Applied, lighting design by Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design, and fabrication by Voll Inc.

VenueMuseum of the City of New York
Project typeTemporary Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed2006

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Pure+Applied Exhibit Design
Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design Lighting Design
voll-inc Fabrication Wall, floor, platform, and door construction

Description

The retrospective on interior designer Dorothy Draper drew more than 300,000 visitors over six months and later traveled to the Women's Museum in Dallas (December 2006-July 2007). Installations included an oversized "Manor Rose" wallpaper pattern scaled to 4 feet and a 9-foot birdcage chandelier.

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