It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection

When:
Saturday, Aug 12, 2017 10:00a -
Sunday, Nov 26, 2017 5:00p

Where:
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970

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Admission:
$20

Categories:
Alcohol, Date Idea, Film

Event website:
https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/its-alive-classic-horror-and-sci-fi-art-from-the-kirk-hammett-collection

Kirk Hammett, best known as the guitarist of the rock band Metallica, is also an avid collector of classic horror and sci-fi movie posters. This exhibition features 90 works that provide insight into the evolution of horror and sci-fi films and how they have played upon contemporary societal fears. Hammett acknowledges his poster collection as a source of inspiration for his own musical creativity. The exhibition features film posters as well as collectible electric guitars, monster masks and sculptures.


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The Peabody Essex Museum organized It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection. Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch and The Lynch Foundation provided generous support. The East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum provided additional support.

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