I'm not sure how many of our readers are familiar with the iconic photo of the WW2 kiss between a sailor and a nurse in 1945, taken in celebrations marking the end of WW2 in Times Square, New York. The photo was taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt on August 14 1945 and became world-known after being published in Life magazine. Hundreds of people are set to re-enact the kiss in Times Square today. To help commemorate the 65th anniversary of the U.S. triumph over Japan, V-J Day, a 26 foot statue representing the image has been installed for viewing both today, and tomorrow (Aug 14-15, 2010).
Not only is today a great day for the 65th anniversary, but it is a great day for us: Custom Creations Theming, as we had the pleasure of working on "The Kiss" or "Unconditional Surrender" statue for our client J. Seward Johnson, serving as both sculptural and hard coating application (which protects the inner foam carving from any weather as well as add durability) This hard coat (Futura Coating) is the same coating we use on every single project that we manufacture in our shop!
Some more info on the photo: Edith Shain was the nurse kissed in the original photograph. Shain's identity only became known in 1970 when she wrote to the man who took the photo to say it was her and she had been working in Doctor’s hospital, NYC at the time. A man called Carl Muscarello also claimed that he was the sailor in the photo but this has never been confirmed and remains disputed. To read articles and photos posted by world news presses and click HERE.
At Custom Creations Theming we like to boast ourselves as the "KING of HUGE". I believe that we certainly fit that title in our various works not only displayed in Times Square 3 times already this year, but in the majority of our works for the family entertainment industry across the globe!
Are YOU in NYC today and tomorrow? The statue is certainly worth the drive in to see for yourself!
Send us your photos and comments on the sculpture, as we would gladly post them here!
Dont forget to follow us on our Facebook Fan Page (click here)!
Not only is today a great day for the 65th anniversary, but it is a great day for us: Custom Creations Theming, as we had the pleasure of working on "The Kiss" or "Unconditional Surrender" statue for our client J. Seward Johnson, serving as both sculptural and hard coating application (which protects the inner foam carving from any weather as well as add durability) This hard coat (Futura Coating) is the same coating we use on every single project that we manufacture in our shop!
Some more info on the photo: Edith Shain was the nurse kissed in the original photograph. Shain's identity only became known in 1970 when she wrote to the man who took the photo to say it was her and she had been working in Doctor’s hospital, NYC at the time. A man called Carl Muscarello also claimed that he was the sailor in the photo but this has never been confirmed and remains disputed. To read articles and photos posted by world news presses and click HERE.
At Custom Creations Theming we like to boast ourselves as the "KING of HUGE". I believe that we certainly fit that title in our various works not only displayed in Times Square 3 times already this year, but in the majority of our works for the family entertainment industry across the globe!
Are YOU in NYC today and tomorrow? The statue is certainly worth the drive in to see for yourself!
Send us your photos and comments on the sculpture, as we would gladly post them here!
Dont forget to follow us on our Facebook Fan Page (click here)!
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