The Vilcek Foundation, which honors and supports foreign-born scientists and artists who have made outstanding contributions to society in the United States, is hosting an exhibit of original props, costumes, and set pieces from ABC’s LOST. Featured in the exhibit are images and biographies of immigrant and first-generation contributors to the television series. The series finale is scheduled to air Sunday night, and Profiles in History will auction off the original assets from the show later this Summer (see coverage on the Original Prop Blog).
Full details about the exhibition, running 5/20-6/5 at 167 East 73rd Street in New York City, can be found at the official site, www.vilcek.org:
From the site:
Can’t get enough of LOST? Come explore an oft-overlooked side of this internationally-celebrated program – the diverse backgrounds of its cast and crew. From May 20th – June 5th, the Vilcek Foundation will exhibit the images and biographies of 20 immigrant and first-generation contributors to the riveting television show, from both on-screen and off. Featured individuals include Executive Producer Carlton Cuse, writer Melinda Hsu Taylor, actor Jorge Garcia (“Hurley”), and cinematographer John Bartley.
This unique exhibition will also feature iconic original props from the show.
Not a LOST fan? Then come see what all the fuss is about and experience firsthand the stories of individuals whose outstanding work adds to and builds upon the legacy of immigrant contributions to the American arts and entertainment.
Below are some photos of the exhibit:
Click below for all news coverage about the LOST auction published on the Original Prop Blog to date:
Jason DeBord