Artifactory 28 advances and interprets the Ira M. Resnick Collection and the visual art of Hollywood's Golden Age—its posters, photography, and ephemera—as primary historical documents of American culture. Through exhibitions, education, and strategic institutional partnerships, we activate these materials as educational resources that inspire discovery, deepen understanding, and connect generations through the enduring power of visual culture.
Artifactory 28 fulfills its mission by activating the Ira M. Resnick Collection through exhibitions, object-based learning, scholarly research, and collaborative partnerships. Rather than treating the collection as a static archive, the Foundation uses original motion picture posters, photography, and cinema ephemera as primary historical resources that foster inquiry, visual literacy, and interdisciplinary learning while connecting the visual culture of the past with contemporary understanding.
Artifactory 28 aspires to become a leading center for the study, exhibition, and interpretation of the art and visual culture of Hollywood's Golden Age. Anchored by the Ira M. Resnick Collection, the foundation will connect students, educators, cultural institutions and the public with one of America's most influential artistic and cultural legacies through exhibitions, education, and collaborative partnerships. Artifactory 28 will serve as an enduring educational resource that inspires discovery, exploration and cultural dialogue across generations.