Arts and Performance
PETRIFIED: The Cardiff Giant and Other Ostensible People from the Earth
November 13, 2019 – December 13, 2019
Nancy Cantor Warehouse, Sue and Leon Genet Gallery

In October of 1869 a petrified figure over ten feet in length was unearthed on a farm in the hamlet of Cardiff, NY. Dubbed “The Cardiff Giant,” the oddity became an overnight sensation. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the giant’s discovery, this exhibit explores the history of the giant and its many derivatives through rarely seen photographs, artifacts from the period, a comprehensive retrospective of more than forty other petrified giants currently known, and a full-scale reproduction created by local artist Ty Marshall.
Curated by Stephen Singer G’21, Graduate Program in Museum Studies.
Gallery Reception
Thursday, November 14, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Gallery hours
Monday through Saturday noon – 5:00 p.m. or by appointment
This event was first published on November 12, 2019 and last updated on December 4, 2019.
Event Details
- Category
- Arts and Performance
- Type
- Exhibitions
- Region
- Greater Syracuse
- Open to
- Public
- Cost
- Free
- Organizer
- School of Design
- Contact
- Genet Gallery
genetgallery@syr.edu
315.443.2455
- Accessibility
- Contact Genet Gallery to request accommodations