By Jennifer R Jones | Posted on July 21, 2009 1:56 PM
The 50th Anniversary Of Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Musem Is Celebrated With The Exhibit Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward On Display This Summer
50th Anniversary Of Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum
Quick, how many architects can you name? No, neither can we. Well, except for Frank Lloyd Wright, and this summer marks the 50th anniversary of his design of New York City’s extraordinary Guggenheim Museum, which is celebrating with an exhibition called “Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward,” running from mid-May to August 23.
Co-organized by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the exhibition features 64 projects, ranging from private homes, religious spaces, and government buildings, to designs for buildings that were never created; it also includes some original drawings that have not previously been on public view.
Running Mid-May Through August 23rd
Renowned for creating a form of architecture in which form and function meld seamlessly, Wright’s love of nature and tranquility are highlighted here, as is his elegant use of simplicity. Displayed on the winding ramps of the Museum, one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the exhibition highlights the artist’s 72-year career through a range of mediums, such as new 3-D models and digital animation.
The exhibition also includes lectures, children’s programs, and an audio tour. The museum is located at 1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street. For hours, directions and more information, log onto their website: www.guggenheim.org; or call 212 423-3618.
