American Museum of Natural History Mural

Commissioned for 80 foot Mural for the Vivarium

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Quick Facts​

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• Dates: October, 2021

• Location: American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

• Scale: 80' x 14'

• Medium: Photography, Digital, Adhesive Vinyl

• Commissioned: American Museum of Natural History,  

• Public Access: During Museum Hours

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Commissioned to create a mural that wraps 180° around the walls of the Vivarium, the famous butterfly exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History. 

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The mural was a combination of collaging and retouching multiple photographs into a an immersive rainforest experience. Working with the staff botanist, the plants types were decided to be true to the species of butterflies in the exhibit. 

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A special adhesive had to be manufactured for the adhesive vinyl to endure the humidity while being safe for the butterflies. 

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The installation was unveiled with the rest of the new wing - the Gilder Center, by Studio Gang.

Section of the 80 foot mural that encircles the Vivarium in the American Museum of Natural History