A unique collection from around the world highlights what roles puppets play in a variety of cultures. WGLT's Laura Kennedy has more on this exhibition at Illinois Wesleyan University.
"Puppetry: A World of Storytelling" runs at the Merwin Gallery at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington through August 17th.
See photos of the puppets.
Curator Carmen Lozar takes Laura Kennedy on a backstage tour of the puppet theatre.
Carmen Lozar explains what an improvised puppet is.
Carmen Lozar reveals the first politically incorrect puppets.
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