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Frazier Museum Presents: The Story of the Longest Painting in the World

Home: Kentucky, United States of America

A 15-minute live multimedia performance of original music, imagery, and storytelling about a 19th century artist and inventor named John Banvard, who painted the longest painting in the world, here in Louisville. Banvard went on to tour the world with his painting and the crank-powered device he built to display the tremendously long work of art.

https://www.fraziermuseum.org/
Categories: Education, Kids & Family, Music,
Frazier Museum Presents: The Story of the Longest Painting in the World - Maker Faire Louisville 2024

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Frazier History Museum

Founded in 2004 and located in downtown Louisville, the Frazier History Museum is where the world meets Kentucky. To shape the future, the Frazier inspires, engages, and educates by connecting Kentucky’s past with its present. Through innovative exhibitions, educational programming, and community partnerships, we strive to make history accessible, relevant, and meaningful to all.

The presentation "The Longest Painting in the World" is performed and created by writer, musician, audio creator, Frazier employee and more, Mick Sullivan.

https://www.fraziermuseum.org/

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