Event: The New York Historical Society (which touts itself as New York City's oldest museum and research library) began an exhibition of artifacts and photographs from the world trade center site following the destruction of the buildings six years back on September 11th.
Question: Is it a reflection on the relative newness of the society and the culture of America that artifacts only about six years old are shown at a place that carries the name ‘Historical’ as part of its facade or is it because we are living in the vat of information and factual gluttony that regurgitates events barely six years old into offerings of history?
"Here is New York: Remembering 9/11" will, in addition to photographs, employ artifacts (for example, a piece of landing gear – from United Airlines Flight 175 or American Airlines Flight 11), artwork, videotapes, and audiotapes.
Augustus Vincent Tack (1870-1949), 'Epiphany', Oil on canvas laid on panel, 44" X 43", 1922
