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Saturday February 14, 2009
Presidential Cupcakes
12:00 PM
- 6:30 PM
Luce Foundation Center, Third FloorAmerican Art Museum Artist and baker Zilly Rosen's medium of choice isn't paint or clay; she prefers flour, frosting, and fondant. In honor of Presidents Day, Zilly will create a portrait, A New Birth of Freedom, made entirely of cupcakes, which celebrates President Barack Obama's inauguration and the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincolns birth. View Zillys' temporary installation, comprised of more than 5,600 cupcakes, from noon until 5 p.m. from the mezzanine levels of the museum's Luce Foundation Center. Following the Presidential Family Fun Day festivities in the Kogod Courtyard, take part in the de-installation of this piece from 5 to 6:30 p.m. by sampling a cupcake. This presidential portrait is not only distinguished but delicious!
Pictured above:Join American Art's Flickr group to view pictures of the event, or to post your own. Watch the installation LIVE, Saturday from noon to 6:30 p.m. Zilly Rosen with her original Obama cupcake installation, 2008, Buffalo, NY. Photo by Shasti O'Leary Soudant and Zilly Rosen |
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