MoMA Adds Gilbert Baker's 1978 Rainbow Flag to Design Collection
The Museum of Modern Art in New York has added the Rainbow Flag to its design holdings, joining other widely recognized symbols such as the @ sign and the recycling emblem. Gilbert Baker, an artist, crafted the flag by hand in 1978. Its first public display occurred that same year at United Nations Plaza in San Francisco. Rapidly adopted as a unifying emblem, it became a powerful representation for LGBTQ communities worldwide. This acquisition was announced during June, which is internationally recognized as Gay Pride Month.
Key facts
- The Museum of Modern Art in New York acquired the Rainbow Flag for its design collection.
- The flag was created by hand in 1978 by artist Gilbert Baker.
- The flag was first raised in 1978 at United Nations Plaza in San Francisco.
- The flag became an iconic symbol for the LGBTQ community.
- The acquisition coincides with global Gay Pride Month celebrations in June.
- MoMA's design collection includes other iconic symbols like the @ and recycling symbols.
- The acquisition was announced in June 2015.
- The source URL is https://artreview.com/news-18-june-2015-moma-acquires-rainbow-flag.
Entities
Artists
- Gilbert Baker
Institutions
- Museum of Modern Art
- United Nations
Locations
- New York
- United States
- San Francisco
- United Nations Plaza