Photo by John E. Barrett, courtesy of The Jim Henson Company. Kermit the Frog © The Muppets Studio, LLC.
Jim Henson’s characters provided an outlet for the various sides of his sense of humor and personality, and Henson always considered Kermit the Frog his alter ego
Photo by John E. Barrett. TM & © 2007 SesameWorkshop. All Rights Reserved.
Jim Henson believed that television and film could be used in a positive way to shape the thoughts of children and adults. He populated the neighborhood of Sesame Street with characters such as Bert and Ernie.
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Jim Henson’s Fantastic World offers a rare peek into the imagination and creative genius of Jim Henson (1936–1990), the inspired creator of Sesame Street, the Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and more. The exhibition documents Henson’s career and features over 100 original works of art, including puppets, sketches, photographs, documents, TV and movie props, and video productions, including excerpts from Henson’s early work and experimental films. What started as a one-man enterprise eventually grew into an internationally acclaimed phenomenon, enjoyed in dozens of languages in more than 100 countries. Henson adapted the ancient art of puppetry to television, and in doing so, transformed both. Over time, the simple hand puppets he created for his first television show, Sam and Friends, evolved into increasingly more sophisticated characters, from the Muppets of Sesame Street to the larger-than-life fantasy creatures of Labyrinth. Above all, Henson helped to promote the qualities of fancifulness, warmth, and consideration that his legacy has sustained. Click to download the podcast for this exhibit. Organized by The Jim Henson Legacy and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in cooperation with the Henson family, The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Holding Company, LLC and Sesame Workshop. Jim Henson’s Fantastic World is made possible by the Biography Channel. Additional support has been provided by The Jane Henson Foundation and Cheryl Henson. Related Events Jim Henson's Fantastic World Exhibition Preview and Reception Thursday, March 27, 7:00–8:30 PM You are cordially invited to an exciting preview of Jim Henson s Fantastic World and a reception with special guests representing the Henson family, the Jim Henson Legacy, and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Enjoy delicious refreshments and be among the first to see the exhibition that will be the talk of the town! ADMISSION: LASM members $10, nonmembers $15. Artist Perspectives: A Gallery Talk by Larry Jameson First Sunday, April 6, 2008, 2:15 PM Larry Jameson, a former colleague and friend of Jim Henson, will give an anecdotal tour of the Jim Henson’s Fantastic World exhibition. Puppetry and Electronics with Tom Newby Family Puppet-Building Workshop The Muppet Movie
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