An exhibition celebrating one of North America's foremost postmodern architects will open this October, marking 50 years of Michael Graves' practice. Past as Prologue maps the evolution of Graves' work in architecture and product design through an array of media including sculpture, painting, furniture, drawings and models. The comprehensive exhibition will begin with Graves' work from 1964 and conclude with works currently in progress. The exhibition will be hosted by Grounds for Sculpture with a mission to provide insight into the five-decade progression of Graves' unique design process. More on the exhibition after the break.
Known as a founding member of the New York Five, Graves gained notoriety for numerous works including the infamous Portland Building, the Denver Central Library and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. His postmodern sensibility became a hallmark for the period, characterized by its reliance on geometry and abstracted machine aesthetic. Past as Prologue features numerous Graves designs in addition to many never-before-seen drawings across the firm's 50 year tenure. Sponsored by Italian design firm Alessi, the exhibition will also feature Graves' teakettle along with glasswork for Steuben Glass.
About the exhibition, Graves says: “Reminiscing over 50 years of projects is wonderful for me, but I am most excited about how the future of our practice is evolving from the energetic collaboration of our disciplines.” Throughout the duration of the exhibition, Grounds for Sculpture will host a variety of lectures, tours and workshops, including a product design challenge.
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Michael Graves: Past as PrologueWebsite
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October 18, 2014 12:00 AMUntil
April 05, 2015 12:00 AMVenue
Grounds for SculptureAddress
18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
