Support for a second "Masters of Fire" exhibition

Mark · 7th September 2007, 09:50 PM

I'm bumping this up again, in the hope that people who haven't seen it, or people who saw it and never got around to checking out the petition, will take a look and sign.

It was a great exhibition, and it would be nice to see a second one. Though modern, these swords are very much a cultural expression, since they are present-day interpretations of old styles and themes, and though they are produced for culturally different reasons than their "ancestors," they reflect a certain unique thread in our contemporary society(ies) that is very strong and ties us to our past in a somewhat unexpected way.

So, sign early, sign often. Tell your friends.

Bill M · 7th September 2007, 10:57 PM

I certainly support this and hope that others will take a few minutes and sign it also. I know Jesus Hernandez and am a long-time admirer of his work, particularly with Tamahagane steel. He is truly a Master of Steel and Fire!

http://home.comcast.net/~jeshern/for_display.htm

rand · 11th September 2007, 05:26 PM

From what I have seen and from the combined depth of information the group associated with this forum could work with a museum in the USA and put on a great exhibition. You already have the material and accumulated history, just needs to be arranged and presented.

Museums are always looking for something to exhibit, they are also looking for ways of bringing funds in by having exhibitions that are dramatic and draw a crowd.

Thinking outside the box here for a moment, at a gathering of collectors with items of interest, could professionally photograph all the objects in one setting. Then make a description agreed on by all exhibitors along with an associated history. Select probable museums and make a presenation to them of an exhibit to have. Of course a museum with similar objects to present also would be a plus.

Would also make a press packet for the museum to send to newpapers, As newspapers are always looking for something to fill space and will print interesting stories for free.

rand

Andrew · 11th September 2007, 06:06 PM

I absolutely support this project. The first exhibition catalogue was beautiful, and exposed me to some modern swordmakers I had never heard of.

Mark · 12th September 2007, 01:11 PM

Ssssh .... we're working on it.

No promises.

11th September 2007, 05:26 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Exhibition From what I have seen and from the combined depth of information the group associated with this forum could work with a museum in the USA and put on a great exhibition. You already have the material and accumulated history, just needs to be arranged and presented. Museums are always looking for something to exhibit, they are also looking for ways of bringing funds in by having exhibitions that are dramatic and draw a crowd. Thinking outside the box here for a moment, at a gathering of collectors with items of interest, could professionally photograph all the objects in one setting. Then make a description agreed on by all exhibitors along with an associated history. Select probable museums and make a presenation to them of an exhibit to have. Of course a museum with similar objects to present also would be a plus. Would also make a press packet for the museum to send to newpapers, As newspapers are always looking for something to fill space and will print interesting stories for free. rand

7th September 2007, 09:50 PM	#1
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I'm bumping this up again, in the hope that people who haven't seen it, or people who saw it and never got around to checking out the petition, will take a look and sign. It was a great exhibition, and it would be nice to see a second one. Though modern, these swords are very much a cultural expression, since they are present-day interpretations of old styles and themes, and though they are produced for culturally different reasons than their "ancestors," they reflect a certain unique thread in our contemporary society(ies) that is very strong and ties us to our past in a somewhat unexpected way. So, sign early, sign often. Tell your friends.

7th September 2007, 10:57 PM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I certainly support this and hope that others will take a few minutes and sign it also. I know Jesus Hernandez and am a long-time admirer of his work, particularly with Tamahagane steel. He is truly a Master of Steel and Fire! http://home.comcast.net/~jeshern/for_display.htm

11th September 2007, 06:06 PM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I absolutely support this project. The first exhibition catalogue was beautiful, and exposed me to some modern swordmakers I had never heard of.

12th September 2007, 01:11 PM	#5
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Ssssh .... we're working on it. No promises.