Event Details
Special Collections and Archives marks 50 years of collecting with “Eye Candy & Mixed Nuts,”an exhibit that spotlights absorbing subjects that are documented and expressed in a variety of forms—from original manuscripts and photographs, to publications and audio recordings. Highlights include a focused look at modernist architect Mark Mills; Julia Morgan and her role in designing Hearst Castle, which celebrates its centennial in 2020; contemporary book arts “in conversation” with rare books on printing technology and typography; cultural history in San Luis Obispo County; a first edition of Charles Darwin’s influential book on orchids and insect fertilization; records from the Cal Poly Pride Center; and a recent donation of inventive works by Joe D’Ambrosio, an engineer-turned-artist and book binder.
The exhibit is located on the 4th floor of the library and runs from November 1, 2019 through March 30, 2020. Hours are Monday – Friday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.