An Exhibition Proposal for Anna May Wong Considering the Stereotype She Faced as an Asian Actress in 20th Century through Exhibition Design

This paper and exhibition proposal aims to explore how exhibitions about historical celebrities can be actively appreciated in non-museum environments by physically exploring their hidden stories in which visitors can be given opportunities to empathize with historical celebrities. By exploring Anna May Wong’s (1905-1961), the first Chinese American movie star’s, film career and the frustrations she faced in the film industry due to her racial origin, the exhibition will give visitors an opportunity to have an empathetic experience and deeper reflection on the transformation of the attitude towards racial minorities during the last century.

Author

• Wang, Xinran

Language

• en

Keyword

• Anna May Wong
• Chinese American
• Exhibition Design

Date created

• 2017

Type of Work

• Master's Thesis

License

• All rights reserved

Rights statement

• In Copyright

GW Unit

• Exhibition Design

Degree

• M.A.

Advisor

• Brown, Clare
• Briggs, Nigel

Persistent URL

•  https://scholarspace.library.gwu.edu/etd/m039k496r