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World Fair - General Motors - Futurama - Bel Geddes
Norman Bel Geddes designed the General Motors Pavilion, known as Futurama, for the 1939 New York Worlds Fair. Date: circa 1939
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This photograph takes us back in time to the 1939 New York World's Fair, showcasing the General Motors Pavilion, famously known as Futurama, designed by the visionary industrial designer, Norman Bel Geddes. Bel Geddes, an influential figure in American design, created this futuristic exhibit to display the innovative automobiles and transport concepts of General Motors. The photograph captures the grandeur and excitement of the Fair, with the sleek lines and modern design of the Futurama Pavilion taking center stage. The pavilion's streamlined architecture, a reflection of the Art Moderne style popular during the era, creates a sense of optimism and progress. The large, curved windows offer a peek into the future, showcasing a series of dioramas that depicted the potential transportation landscape of the year 1940. The cars on display, with their smooth contours and vibrant colors, embody the spirit of innovation and technological advancement that characterized the time. Bel Geddes' designs for the automobiles were groundbreaking, featuring aerodynamic shapes and futuristic details that would influence the industry for decades to come. The Futurama exhibit was a major draw at the World's Fair, attracting thousands of visitors who were captivated by the promise of a future filled with advanced transportation solutions. This photograph serves as a testament to the power of design to inspire and captivate, and to the enduring influence of Norman Bel Geddes on American industrial design.
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