All Review articles – Page 73
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ReviewColin St John Wilson's art collection opens to the public
Colin St John Wilson's other life as art benefactor is celebrated in a new exhibition at Pallant House, the gallery he built in Chichester
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ReviewHow sheds became Kitt Allsopp’s muse
Architect Kit Allsopp explains his passion for sheds ahead of an exhibition of his paintings on the theme
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In Pursuit of Antiquity - until June 1
Explores the influential drawings of the 18th century neoclassicists including Piranesi, George Dance and Robert Adam.
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ReviewHow to stage an intervention
Fred Scott’s study of changes in building use largely benefits from the three decades it has taken to write, combining detailed analysis and shrewd judgments.
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ReviewA lesson in the classics
The drawings of the 18th century neoclassicists are as fabulous as their buildings.
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ReviewThe Island London Series: Stephen Walter - until March 2
Documenting the capital meticulously and covering it in names relating to each area’s past and present Stephen Walker’s two year project, The Island London Series will be open to curious enthusiasts at the Crypt.
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ReviewRyan Gander: Heralded as the new black - until March 24
Ryan Gander demonstrates his latest preoccupations with authorship and how meaning can change over time. Previous references have included the work of Erno Goldfinger and the Bauhaus.
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ReviewRoyal Gold Medal Lecture: Edward Cullinan - February 13
To coincide with the collection of his long-awaited RIBA Gold Medal for outstanding contribution to architecture, Edward Cullinan will discuss his life in architecture from the 1950s until today.
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ReviewFully engaged with Gage Clemenceau
Marc Clemenceau Bailly of New York practice Gage Clemenceau lit up this talk with his enthusiasm and digital design nous, says Gerrard O'Carroll
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ReviewThe secret history of American modernism
Catherine Croft applauds an alternative reading of American modern architecture, which takes into account the influence of such factors as racism, industrialisation and defence contracts
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ReviewPeter Calthorpe: Designing the Sustainable Region - February 8
Calthorpe is known internationally for his work in Japan, China, Italy, Tunis, Jordan, Australia, and the Philippines and was recently selected by the State of Louisiana to lead its long-term growth and redevelopment planning after the flood devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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ReviewReuben Powell: Hotel Elephant – until February 8
Reuben Powell (local artist in residence at the Elephant and Castle) critically documents the 1.2 billion pound regeneration of the area using large-scale drawings in graphite and oil paint on paper.
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ReviewJean Prouvé: The Poetics of the Technical Object – until March 23
With examples of his unique furniture design, architecture, drawings, film and photographs, The Poetics of the Technical Object will present the enormous influence of the radical, functional and inspiring work of the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé (1901 –1984) within the history of 20th Century design.
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ReviewColin St John Wilson: Collector and Architect – until June 8
Highlighting Wilson's involvement with the Independent Group in the 1950's, his commissions for the British Library, his passion for collecting work by artists including Andrews, Auerbach, Blake, Coldstream, Hamilton and Kitaj and his involvement in Pallant House Gallery as architect and donor.
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ReviewAmin Taha Architects - until April 18
As one of London’s up and coming design practices, Amin Taha Architects’ first solo exhibition will feature recently completed projects with 3d models as well as 2d work.
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The sound of architecture
As head of speech programming on BBC Radio 3, Abigail Appleton is used to tackling architecture in shows such as Night Waves. Here she talks to BD about her approach to the subject.
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ReviewThe New Architectural Pragmatism
Edited by William S Saunders, University of Minnesota Press, 218pp, PB, £12.
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ReviewJoseph Bennett and Ron Arad discuss projects and projections at the RCA
Kester Rattenbury enjoys the latest in a series of RCA talks on the crossover in film and architecture