An exhibition of Japanese robots will open Friday, April 13, at the LSU Museum of Art on the third floor of the Shaw Center, 100 Lafayette St.
Invasion: Japanese Robots from the Collection of Warren Schwartz, includes more than 200 robots, about a tenth of the Schwartz collection.
The robots were produced from 1972-1982, during the peak of popularity for the figures. The collection includes models from Japanese television programs Astro Mu, Captain Ultra, Fang of the Sun Dougram, Ganbare!! Robocon, Ganbaron the Tiny Superman, Mazinger Z, Robodachi, Space Dragon Gaiking and more.
The Schwartz collection has been featured in publications like Super 7, a magazine for Japanese animation fans and the book, Super #1 Robot.
Schwartz is a founding partner of Schwartz/Silver architects and is known for innovative architectural designs, including the Shaw Center for the Arts.
Schwartz said he considers it a special honor to show his robots at the LSU museum.
The 2007 Red Stick International Animation Festival opens with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, for LSU Museum of Art members and Red Stick VIP.
Publish Date:
04-08-2007
