| Pavilion
Attractions |
When one approaches the
US Pavilion, the immediate realization is that the pavilion is like no
other. While many other pavilions present technology or theoretical solutions
to real problems, the US Pavilion has been designed to harness the energy
of American life, representing not only the scientific achievement by also
the importance of Americaˇ¦s cultural diversity. Based on the idea of a
high-tech provisional frontier town, the entire Pavilion will elicit excitement
from all visitors. Featuring the visually stunning interior design of Edwin
Schlossberg, the pavilion will house interactive exhibits not simply for
visitors to watch, but in which they are encouraged to participate. Showcasing
our theme, "Diversity and Opportunity," the Pavilion will have an interactive
exhibit on the immigrant experience where visitors will be able to learn
about immigration from their home countries. We are working closely with
the National Museum of the American Indian to present an exhibit entitled
"Woven by Grandmothers,ˇ¦ which will showcase 19th Century Indian
weavings, jewelry, art and pottery, along with a number of 19th
Century Curtis photographs. Additionally, we will have jewelers, potters,
and weavers at the Pavilion to demonstrate American Indian art and culture
in America today. We will also have the finest Native Northwestern totem
pole carver on-site to carve a 50-foot pole, which will be given to the
people of Germany from the people of the United States. Carnegie Mellon
University has designed a "Synthetic Interview" where visitors will be
able to interact with famous personalities such as Albert Einstein. An
extensive video database of actual statements made by the personalities,
both live and re-enacted renders curiously appropriate (and sometimes interestingly
inappropriate) answers to a broad range of questions. The Smithsonian Museum
and NASA will present an exhibition on space exploration in the past, present
and future. Potentially the biggest draw for the Pavilion is our unique
series of Master Classes. These Master Classes will be held every day of
the EXPO and will feature famous people who have inextricably associated
themselves with the American experience. From actors like Sharon Stone
and Anne Archer, dancers from the American Ballet Theater, and Metropolitan
Opera contralto Denyce Graves, to lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and the President
and First Lady of the United States, these people will speak to visitors
about their life experiences and respective areas of expertise. These classes
will be open to all visitors. We know that the U.S. Pavilion at EXPO 2000
will represent the diversity, opportunity, and excitement of the United
States and will be a memorable experience for all. |