QUEEN MARY IS IN THE HOUSE! – DISCOVER THE PRESERVATION OF THIS MONUMENTAL SHIP MODEL
Presented by Martina Caruso
April 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Martina Caruso, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the South Street Seaport Museum, will provide an engaging multimedia presentation giving a brief history of the impressive 22-foot-long builder model of RMS Queen Mary, as well as the sumptuousness that came to light during its restoration process—from the shine of its propellers, to the detail of its mother of pearl windows and the fittings of the upper decks.
Through never-before-shared videos and a captivating mix of historical, archival, and modern photographs, attendees will discover the differences and importance of builder models, and how this 1935 invaluable artifact was packed and transported from a temporary loan on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, to its new specially designed display case within the Museum’s newly renovated A.A. Thomson & Co. warehouse galleries.
Martina Caruso is responsible for stewardship and accessibility of the Museum’s collections and archives with particular attention to the long-term management of annual and multi-year work plans, policies and procedures. She also coordinates the development, design, production, installation and maintenance of multidisciplinary exhibitions in the Museum’s historic buildings, ships and public spaces, as well as online initiatives that engage visitors of all ages.
Prior to the South Street Seaport Museum, she worked for New York City and Massachusetts-based art institution museums including the International Center of Photography (ICP), the Drawing Center, and MASS MoCA. She is a board member of the Museums Council of New York City (MCNYC), and an active mentor for emerging professionals that are members of the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS). (Photos: Martina Caruso and South Street Seaport Museum)