Gibbs Murray interview, 1994 December 6, 1994 December 6
Scope and Contents
Gibbs Murray, Chair of the Display and Exhibit Department at the time of this interview, talks about the origins of the program as a double degree in fashion display and photography in the 1960s. He discusses how the Display and Exhibit Department’s singular, comprehensive nature has led to exponential levels of enrollment in recent years, and mentions student exhibitions in conjunction with companies such as Chanel, Patrick Kelly, and Romeo Gigli. Murray details a close relationship with the National Association of Display Industries, and talks about how the advisory council gives valuable feedback to students. He discusses the student body and notable alumni from the program, emphasizing that FIT is uniquely situated for the study of visual merchandising. Murray then mentions industry seminars put on by the department and underscores the value of FIT’s 2-year vocational training. Murray ends the interview with his hopes for an art and design shop at the school.
Dates
- Creation: 1994 December 6
Creator
- Murray, Gibbs (Unknown) (Person)
- Poll, Carol (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
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Biographical / Historical
Gibbs Murray joined FIT in 1971 and served as Chairperson of the Display and Exhibit Department. Under his guidance, the program designed many projects, including a promotional exhibition with Chanel and the Patrick Kelley exhibit in 1989-1990.
Biographical / Historical
Carol Poll was a professor of sociology at FIT and interviewed members of the FIT community for the FIT 50th Anniversary oral history series.
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General
Gibbs Murray joined FIT in 1971 and served as Chairperson of the Display and Exhibit Department. Under his guidance, the program designed many projects, including a promotional exhibition with Chanel and the Patrick Kelley exhibit in 1989-1990.
General
Carol Poll was a professor of sociology at FIT and interviewed members of the FIT community for the FIT 50th Anniversary oral history series.
General
Published
Subject
- Poll, Carol (subject, Person)
- Murray, Gibbs (Unknown) (subject, Person)
- Feldman, Marvin (1993 November 26 (date of death)) (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository