LMC Professor and Creative Director Partner with the GT Library to Produce Exhibit on Science Fiction Conventions in Atlanta and at Georgia Tech

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A new exhibit called "Con-tastic!", which explores the history of science fiction fan conventions in Atlanta and at Georgia Tech.

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LMC Professor Lisa Yaszek and GT Librarians Karen Viars and Kirk Henderson are curators of a new exhibit called "Con-tastic!", which explores the history of science fiction fan conventions in Atlanta and at Georgia Tech. LMC Creative Director Jillann Hertel's Co-Lab group contributed graphic design work, designing the main content panels for the exhibit.

Featuring items from the Georgia Tech Science Fiction Collection as well as items donated by locally-based authors, artists, and GT alums, this exhibit runs in the Winslett Gallery of the Clough Student Center now until October 6.


 

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Digital Media Program of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication

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  • Created By: Michael Terrell
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Sep 6, 2017 - 3:12pm
  • Last Updated: Sep 6, 2017 - 3:17pm