Retrospectacle: Silly Putty
It bounces and it breaks. It stretches even when you think it can’t stretch any more! It’s known as “the real solid liquid.” Can you name that substance? It’s Silly Putty, of course, and it came into existence because of a failed science experiment.
Retrospectacle: Surfing
Surfing moved from subculture to popular culture in the 1950s. Gone were boards made from redwood, ... more
Retrospectacle: The Zoot Suit
1930s menswear made for the dance floor; exaggeratedly large and loose jacket and pants matched ... more
