Happy Birthday to Joseph Cornell, born on this day in 1903! Cornell used the Surrealist practice of

Happy Birthday to Joseph Cornell, born on this day in 1903!

Cornell used the Surrealist practice of bringing together unrelated found objects, his unique spin involved creating intricate shadow boxes. He was fascinated with eras and worlds different from his own, he created a whole series around Renaissance art  including “Medici Princess” (1948-52). 

Explore more of his work in our collection: http://s.si.edu/2hBqiGD