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Art Galleries
In 1753 the British Museum was established. This new development allowed the public to access great works of art and historic items with ease. Since then, the rise of museums and galleries alike has lead to a more cultured society and offers creative outlooks to the public. -
The Camera
George Eastman developed a celluliod film for the photographic camera in 1889. Many other advancements were made to make the camera what it is today. We use cameras daily on our phones, our computers, in communicating with others. It is an essential element to our society. -
The Soviet Union
The Soviet Union used many forms of propaganda to inspire work and worship. Propaganda appears in many different forms from posters and clothing to teachings in the military and at schools. -
Movie Theaters
Movie theaters, originally named movie palaces, are a great gathering spot for movie lovers and anyone interested in spending two hours on a good story. The first was built in New York in 1913 and began a sensation in the film industry. -
Bumper Stickers
In the 1940's, a silkscreen printer named Forest P. Gill, invented an adhesive that would allow vinyl and paper prints to stick onto automobiles. These were called bumber stickers. Originally they were used to advertise tourist attractions. Now their purpose ranges from political views and eating habits to favourite bands and cartoon characters. -
Graphic T-Shirts
During the rise of hip hop and punk, artists began to take a do-it-yourself approach to fashion and street wear. In 1980, Paul Mittleman started to design and make graphic t-shirts. These shirts are a great way to express believes, share in memories and activities, or even to make a quick joke. -
Banksy
Street art began to grow in popularity in the 1980's along with the hip hop and punk scene. One notable artist is Banksy, who began to produce art in the 1980's and continues to do so today. His works are public statements of political and social issues and continue to incite curiousity. -
MTV
MTV, or Music Television, was created in 1981 to show music videos of upcoming artists. Today, MTV continues to play music but has broadened its range to reality tv and other shows aimed at adolescents and young adults. -
Zines
Zines are small, artistic booklets or mini magazines which make statements about social issues and the way the world works. Zines became popular in the 1990's along side the West Coast punk movement. They were a huge factor in the rise of the Riot Grrrl feminist movement which confronted sexism, body image and identity crisis, allowing women to communicate about these issues through zines and public meetings. -
Smart Phones
The IPhone was released in 2007 as one of the first cellular phones to use a touch screen. This, along with other features included a built in camera, internet access, and downloadable apps made the IPhone a staple in pop culture. Today, it remains a necessity for the general public and an incredible tool to use how we wish.
