Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company celebrates 70 years of creativity, craftmanship, imagination and ingenuity emanating from The Jim Henson Company and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Tracing the Company's evolution from the pioneering of practical puppetry to leading advancements in modern animatronics and digital technology, Make, Believe, Magic showcases iconic and beloved characters from stage and screen. Featuring puppets, costumes, props, animatronics - as well as full-scale film sets - from cross-generational classics such as Fraggle Rock 1983-87, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock 2022-present, Sesame Street 1969-present, The Muppet Show 1976-81, Farscape 1999-2003, The Dark Crystal 1982 and cult favourite Labyrinth 1986, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the incredible worldbuilding, visual effects and storytelling of The Jim Henson Company.
Featuring an overview by exhibition curator Amanda Slack-Smith, and contributions by Henson family members — Lisa Henson, CEO; and Brian Henson, Chairman, Board of Directors, The Jim Henson Company — as well as others from the world of film, television and puppetry, the publication reflects on the workings of a family-run studio and shares insights into the lives of puppeteers and creators, particularly their artistry, influences and emotionally resonant storytelling. Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company features more than 140 full-colour illustrations of works in the exhibition, as well as a complete film program listing.
Published by Qagoma (Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art) Hardcover 178pp.
