Artefacts

Los Angeles 1984, double page by the Variety magazine on the artists who made the ceremonies.

Physical description

Pictures of the concert given by Lionel Richie who performed a version of "All Night Long" along with American dance style of breakdancing. Text: "Thanks To: David Wolper, Tommy Walker, Ric Birch, Rene Lagler..." Signed "Lionel".

Used

Used: René LAGLER

Materials

paper

Colors

multi coloured

Dimension

38.5 x 58 cm

Literature

DAHLBERG, Tim. "All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics". In: ABC News, 10 August 2020, https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/night-long-lionel-richie-recalls-closing-1984-olympics-72287637

Type of item

Posters -> ceremony poster

Reference number

237165

Keywords

Closing Ceremony Magazine Los Angeles 1984, Olympic Games Music

Notes

Los Angeles 1984 Set of Opening and Closing Ceremony drawings. René Lagler was born in Zurich and studied at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. He has designed numerous televised ceremonies, including the Oscars, Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards and Country Music Awards. He was also the Production Designer for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. The donation of these preparatory drawings represents an important addition to our collections. The drawings give an insight into the ceremony creation process, technical and architectural aspects, the ideas chosen or rejected, and how scenes are built up. Donation by René Lagler