Retrospectacle: Surfing
Surfing moved from subculture to popular culture in the 1950s. Gone were boards made from redwood, balsa or plywood. New materials like Styrofoam and fiberglass made surfing a more approachable sport. The movement was spurred on by movies like 'Gidget' and the Beach Boys' 1961 song "Surfin'." It was a pastime that would become a way of life with a style and swagger all its own.
Philo Farnsworth & The All-Electric Television
Flat screen, HD, Plasma, LED—Whatever type of television you own, ultimately you have Philo ... more
Dylan Goes Electric
At the ripe age of 24, Bob Dylan was already considered to be the voice of his generation. His ... more
