New retrospective art exhibit at The ToonSeum
May 27
Captain America: 75 Years of the Sentinel of Liberty
The ToonSeum will hold an opening celebration for its latest exhibit, “Captain America: 75 Years of the Sentinel of Liberty,” coinciding with the release of the Marvel Studios movie, “Captain America: Civil War.”
The exhibit features pages of original comic book artwork by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, co-creators of the character Captain America. Other pages feature art by a number of legendary comic book artists. Also featured are rare vintage comic books, a movie prop replica Captain America shield, and an assortment of other memorabilia.
“This may be the coolest superhero original art exhibit we have ever had at the ToonSeum, with collectors from all over the country and Canada loaning us some incredible examples of Captain America art, showing how he has changed through the decades,” said curator Stuart Neft.
There are very few first appearances of a character that makes a statement quite as strong as punching Adolph Hitler in the face, but Captain America did just that in his 1941 debut on American newsstands in “Captain America Comics #1.” Since his inception, Captain America has continued to hold a metaphorical mirror to our nation’s politics and culture. Beginning with the Axis threat of World War II, Captain America has been present, helping us understand our complicated history with Communism, Vietnam, Watergate, 9/11, the Patriot Act and beyond.
“Captain America: 75 Years of the Sentinel of Liberty” runs through Aug. 14. All U.S. military personnel and veterans receive free admission. The opening celebration will take place at 7 p.m. May 27. Party admission is $10 and includes light snacks and beverages.
Tickets are available at cap75party.eventbrite.com.
For more information, all the ToonSeum at 412-232-0199, or visit www.toonseum.org.