AKC Museum Of The Dog Announces “Dogs Of War And Peace” Exhibit
New York, NY – The AKC Museum of the Dog is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, “Dogs of War and Peace,” open March 16 through July 19, 2022. Ten life-sized, carved-wood allegorical memorials by sculptor James Mellick will be on display from his “Wounded Warrior Dogs” and “Over the Rainbow Bridge” collections, along with the museum’s permanent collection, which includes sculptures, paintings, collars, vests, photographs and more.
Celebrating the bond beyond the battlefield, this installation will highlight military dogs from WWII to Afghanistan. Mellick says that the exhibit of wounded and rehabilitated dogs aims to draw attention to the service and heroism of dogs in the military.
“I wanted to pay tribute to the members of the military who served with great sacrifice by creating this sculptural allegory of wounded warrior dogs who were their handlers’ best friends and companions in battle,” said Mellick.
The Wounded Warrior Dog statues are carved from cedar, walnut, sycamore, cherry, poplar, maple and more, laminated and painted to showcase beautiful life-size dogs who fought alongside veterans and often aided in the completion of successful missions.
The AKC Library and Archives will also feature photographs and documents on display of the WWII US Marine Corps “Devil Dogs” during the time of the main exhibit.
Alan Fausel, the Executive Director of the Museum of the Dog, says that this installation found its natural place among military events and holidays. “Dogs of War and Peace/The Wounded Warrior Dogs exhibition coincides with Fleet Week, Memorial Day, D-Day and the 4th of July. The exhibition will not only explore the human-canine relationship on the battlefield, but more importantly, how it continues after their return.”
Additionally, on Sunday, March 13, which is National K-9 Memorial Day there will be a members-only preview taking place from 4-6 p.m., featuring light hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet the artist himself.
Throughout the installation, there will also be events and veterans invited to speak on their experiences and the history of dogs in the military. For more information about the events, check the events calendar at https://museumofthedog.org/calendar/month.
For more information on the exhibit or the Museum, please visit www.museumofthedog.org.
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