In this curator-guided tour of Made in America: – The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payene, guests will discover a few of the 70 authentic images of commercial manufacturing throughout the United States, as seen via the lens of photographer Christopher Payne. From sweet to pianos to humanoid robots, Payne’s images seize the ingenuity and variety of merchandise made in America, and the expert employees who make them. This tour might be led by Susan Brown, Acting Head of Textiles and Associate Curator.
- Format: This is a casual, guided tour led by a Cooper Hewitt curator. Tours contain strolling across the Museum and standing in galleries for prolonged intervals of time. Standard guide wheelchairs, rollators, and transportable stools can be found for many who request them.
- About this area: This program will happen in particular person within the first ground galleries at Cooper Hewitt. The museum is totally wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible restroom by the cafe. Read extra about .
- Accommodations: We welcome questions and lodging requests that assist your participation. Email us at CHEducation@si.edu. Please make your request as far upfront as attainable—ideally a minimum of one week earlier than this system date.
Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne obtained assist from Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250, a Smithsonian-wide initiative commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Signature assist for Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250 has been offered by Lilly Endowment Inc. Additional beneficiant contributions have been made by Target and New Balance.