In addition, in honor of the occasion, the Museum will be free-of-charge for all visitors from Monday, February 5th through Sunday, February 11th, commemorating Simon's actual birth date (February 5, 1907).
Exhibition
Opening February 9th and running throughout the year, A Centennial Celebration: The Life of Norton Simon visually recounts the life and work of Norton Simon. Pairing informative text with rarely seen photographs from the Museum's archives, the installation is a graphic timeline, exploring Simon's many accomplishments in business and in the art world.
This chronology includes his childhood in Oregon, his swift ascent in the business world, the important relationships he developed and the pivotal moments in his life-including his venture into politics. Simultaneously, the timeline follows Simon's interests and acquisitions as a collector, from his first purchase in the 1950s, to several memorable moments in the auction rooms. Information and reproductions of works of art he bought-and sold-in his lifetime provide further insight into the building of his exceptional collection.
From a humble family portrait from the early 20th century to selections from his 1965 Fortune magazine feature, A Centennial Celebration illustrates Simon's remarkable life and serves as a fitting tribute to a man who left such a significant gift to Pasadena and the world. -- www.nortonsimon.org
