# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Echoes of the 1950s: Experimental Works Inspired by a Transformative Decade
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Presented in partnership with Sleep in Cinema and Substrate Radio as part of the Museum’s 75th anniversary, Echoes of the 1950s: Experimental Works Inspired by a Transformative Decade features experimental short films, visual works, and original live musical scores by Ryan Hora, Paul Wilm, Sarah Marie Orr, and Byron Sonnier. Drawing inspiration from the visual language, social dynamics, technological change, and cultural imagination of the 1950s, the artists offer contemporary interpretations of a decade whose influence continues to shape culture and society today.

Following the screenings, Gareth Jones, film scholar and co-host of Substrate Radio’s Sleep in Cinema, will lead a conversation with artists Paul Wilm, Ryan Hora, Sarah Marie Orr, and Byron Sonnier, joined by Doug Baulos, Associate Professor of Drawing and Book Making at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Together they will explore the artistic influences, creative process, and enduring relevance of the 1950s in contemporary culture.

Image caption: Paul Wilm (born 1970), Panic Mode, 2026, house paint and ink on found wood, 33 × 25 in. (83.82 × 63.5 cm.); collection of the artist.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/echoes-of-the-1950s-experimental-works-inspired-by-a-transformative-decade/200030218741141
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, entertainment, nonprofit, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 100

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL
- **lat**: 33.52238
- **long**: -86.8101
- **full address**: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Echoes of the 1950s: Experimental Works Inspired by a Transformative Decade being held?
  - **A:** Echoes of the 1950s: Experimental Works Inspired by a Transformative Decade takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Echoes of the 1950s: Experimental Works Inspired by a Transformative Decade?
  - **A:** Echoes of the 1950s: Experimental Works Inspired by a Transformative Decade is organized by Birmingham Museum of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Echoes of the 1950s: Experimental Works Inspired by a Transformative Decade is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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