Creative Expression in the Name of Fun

The oldest carousel at the Musée des Arts Forains in Paris
Photo © Meredith Mullins

The Art of Funfairs and Carnivals

The sights and smells of carnivals and funfairs are layered deep in memory.

We remember . . .

taking pride in choosing our favorite horse on the carousel eating airy sugar in cotton candy clouds digging deep to find our inner superman, someone capable of winning the largest and furriest of the stuffed animals living for the heart-stopping, stomach-spinning rides

We were having so much fun at the funfairs that we probably didn’t give full attention to the detailed art and design of the structures, backgrounds, and carnival characters—creative expression that was especially imaginative if we lived in 19th century Europe.

Choose your favorite galloping wooden character.
Photo © Meredith Mullins

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