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For Immediate Release

October 10, 2013
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Press Contact: Carrie Ermler, Director of Development
860.443.2545 x136

December is the season of Wonderment at The Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London, CT.

The Unicorn Stampede: Opening at 10 AM, Friday, November 29, 2013

A stampede of glitter unicorns will run wild at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum this holiday season. Frolic in a fantasy world of magic brought to life by Manhattan artist Camomile Hixon. This young, international artist will install 24 “life – size” unicorns, enhanced with 750 pounds of glitter. The glittered room of Unicorns will lend an unforgettable air of celebratory magic to this Holiday season. Open Daily through January 5th, except Mondays.

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Opening Friday, November 29, 2013
On view through January 12, 2014

Double Unicorn, Camomille Hixon, 2103. Photo credit: Joe Standart 2013. — Double Unicorn, Camomile Hixon, 2013. Photo credit: Joe Standart 2013.

The Unicorn Stampede installation by renowned glitter artist Camomile Hixon in Lyman Allyn’s Glassenberg Gallery will involve 24 life-sized, two-dimensional glitter unicorns. This room of glittered unicorns will lend an unforgettable air of celebratory magic this Holiday season to New London and beyond.

Unicorns have enchanted people across vastly different cultures throughout history and have come to symbolize positivity in the world. Unicorns have a universal appeal that cuts through peoples’ social armor and unlocks their feelings. This family friendly installation and accompanying programming is designed to attract a wide audience and communicate messages of hope, freedom, peace, purity, and magic.

Each Sunday in December, beginning December 1st, join us for Tea with the Unicorns. Click here for more information and to RSVP.