Archives After Dark: Tales of Taxidermy

Discover the skill, art, and science involved in transforming preserved animals into lifelike specimens, and learn about the people who helped create the Museum’s famed dioramas. ;Divya Anantharaman, founder of Gotham Taxidermy and a professional taxidermist based in New York City, will share some of the techniques and craftsmanship behind the practice.;Then, take a closer look at the Museum’s own taxidermy history through archival photographs, documents, and other materials, with a focus on Sinclair Clark (1902-1999), a legendary Black taxidermist whose work at the Museum and at museums around the world, helped shape the practice of specimen preparation in the 20th century.;You’ll be able to see objects and archival images ;that tell the stories of some of the Museum’s most recognizable exhibits, and consider what taxidermy can tell us about the making of a natural history museum.; Divya Anantharaman Founder of Gotham Taxidermy