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Peter Eisenman: Architect, Theorist and Educator Marked by Deconstructivism

ArchDaily Team — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0000

Whether built, written or drawn, the work of American architect, theorist and educator Peter Eisenman (born 11th August 1932) is characterized by Deconstructivism, with an interest in signs, symbols and the processes of making meaning always at the foreground.

Brooklyn Academy of Music Showcases 5 Murals by Michael Graves

Karissa Rosenfield — Fri, 29 May 2015 12:43:47 +0000

Brooklyn Academy of Music is showcasing five murals by the late Michael Graves as part of the institution's permanent visual art collection. All completed in 1974, the paintings were originally commissioned by Charles Gwathmey - one of the New York Five, along with Graves. And, as the New York Times reports, their "heightened use of color and ornamentation" portray a "general shift away from minimalism." Read more about the murals, here.

"A Joy of Things": The Architecture World Remembers Michael Graves

Rory Stott — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 09:30:48 +0000

This past Thursday Michael Graves, the famed member of the New York Five and one of the Postmodern movement's great icons, passed away at age 80. With a legacy spanning more than 350 buildings and 2,000 product designs for companies like Alessi, Target and J.C. Penney, Graves will be remembered as a prolific designer, but for many within the profession his 50-year career will be memorable for so much more. Since news of Graves' death broke on Thursday, tributes have been posted all around the internet, starting with his company's official statement which said: