Questioning Pictures: Photograph of West Wall of Smicoa, Gelatin silver print by Lewis Baltz, 1974
PH2018:0005:027
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Lewis Baltz, West Wall, Semicoa, 333 McCormick, Cosa Mesa from The New Industrial Parks near Irving, California, 1974, gelatin silver print, 20.3 x 24.5 cm, PH2001:0177, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Estate of Lewis Baltz Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of West Wall of Smicoa, Gelatin silver print by Lewis Baltz, 1974
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PH2018:0005:027
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Lewis Baltz, West Wall, Semicoa, 333 McCormick, Cosa Mesa from The New Industrial Parks near Irving, California, 1974, gelatin silver print, 20.3 x 24.5 cm, PH2001:0177, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Estate of Lewis Baltz Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
John Soane 1753-1837
Described by Henry James as “one of the most curious things in London,” Sir John Soane’s Museum was built as the picturesque and enigmatic home, office, collector’s trove, and personal showplace of one of history’s most innovative architects. This exhibition is a major re-evaluation of Soane’s career, as well as a reconsideration of his importance to the history of modern(...)
Main galleries
16 May 2001 to 3 September 2001
John Soane 1753-1837
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Described by Henry James as “one of the most curious things in London,” Sir John Soane’s Museum was built as the picturesque and enigmatic home, office, collector’s trove, and personal showplace of one of history’s most innovative architects. This exhibition is a major re-evaluation of Soane’s career, as well as a reconsideration of his importance to the history of modern(...)
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Jean-Louis Cohen fonds
AP210
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The Jean-Louis Cohen fonds, 1968 – 2023, documents the projects and activities of historian, curator, professor, and architect Jean-Louis Cohen (1949 – 2023). Cohen’s research focus was largely modern architecture and transnational architectural exchange, particularly between and among the United States, Europe, and the former Soviet Union in the 20th century. Through physical and digital records, this fonds documents his academic, publishing, and curatorial work along with his professional activities within architectural research and heritage organizations, as well as his architectural practice.
1968 - 2023
Jean-Louis Cohen fonds
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AP210
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The Jean-Louis Cohen fonds, 1968 – 2023, documents the projects and activities of historian, curator, professor, and architect Jean-Louis Cohen (1949 – 2023). Cohen’s research focus was largely modern architecture and transnational architectural exchange, particularly between and among the United States, Europe, and the former Soviet Union in the 20th century. Through physical and digital records, this fonds documents his academic, publishing, and curatorial work along with his professional activities within architectural research and heritage organizations, as well as his architectural practice.
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1968 - 2023
PH2018:0005:011
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, drawing n.6 from seven proposals for Documenta, 1977, 21.0 x 30.2cm, PHCON2002:0016:046:006, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of drawing no.6 from seven proposals for Documenta by Gordon Matta-Clark, 1977
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PH2018:0005:011
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, drawing n.6 from seven proposals for Documenta, 1977, 21.0 x 30.2cm, PHCON2002:0016:046:006, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
PH2018:0005:012
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates, study model for the east elevation, Clore Gallery, London, 1978-1986, 12.0 x 30.3 x 8.2 cm, AP140.S2.SS1.D60.SD1.P127, James Stirling / Michael Wilford Fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of study model for the east elevation by James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates, 1978-1986
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PH2018:0005:012
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates, study model for the east elevation, Clore Gallery, London, 1978-1986, 12.0 x 30.3 x 8.2 cm, AP140.S2.SS1.D60.SD1.P127, James Stirling / Michael Wilford Fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
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AP041.S1.1981.D3
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The project series documents the installation "A Chicago Construction" realized at the Museum of Contemporary Art, in Chicago, in 1982. The project series includes conceptual drawings, presentation drawings and photographs of the completed installation.
1981-1983
A Chicago construction
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AP041.S1.1981.D3
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The project series documents the installation "A Chicago Construction" realized at the Museum of Contemporary Art, in Chicago, in 1982. The project series includes conceptual drawings, presentation drawings and photographs of the completed installation.
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1981-1983
Project
Monumento urbano a Zaandam
AP142.S1.D116
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File documents an executed project for a sculpture museum in Zaandam, Netherlands. Material in this file was produced in 1987. File contains textual records, including administrative records, aerial views, sketches and drawings.
1987
Monumento urbano a Zaandam
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AP142.S1.D116
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File documents an executed project for a sculpture museum in Zaandam, Netherlands. Material in this file was produced in 1987. File contains textual records, including administrative records, aerial views, sketches and drawings.
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1987
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Video Recordings
AP116.S3.SS20.D5
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File documents the In ANY Event: Public Fear Symposium proceedings, held 25 January 1997 at the Guggenheim Museum, New York City, New York. Material in file was produced in 1997. File contains videocassettes.
1997
Video Recordings
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AP116.S3.SS20.D5
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File documents the In ANY Event: Public Fear Symposium proceedings, held 25 January 1997 at the Guggenheim Museum, New York City, New York. Material in file was produced in 1997. File contains videocassettes.
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1997
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Audio Recordings
AP116.S3.SS20.D6
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File documents the In Any Event: Public Fear Symposium proceedings, held 25 January 1997 at the Guggenheim Museum, New York City, New York. Material in file was produced in 1997. File contains audiocassettes.
1997
Audio Recordings
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AP116.S3.SS20.D6
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File documents the In Any Event: Public Fear Symposium proceedings, held 25 January 1997 at the Guggenheim Museum, New York City, New York. Material in file was produced in 1997. File contains audiocassettes.
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1997
PH2018:0005:003
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: James Stirling, diagram of interior environment controls for the History Faculty Building, University of Cambridge, between 1963 -1967, ink on paper, 25.8 x 33.8 cm, AP140.S2.SS1.D26.P2.2, James Stirling / Michael Wilford fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © CCA, Montréal Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of diagram of interior environment controls for the History Faculty Building by James Stirling, 1963-1967
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PH2018:0005:003
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: James Stirling, diagram of interior environment controls for the History Faculty Building, University of Cambridge, between 1963 -1967, ink on paper, 25.8 x 33.8 cm, AP140.S2.SS1.D26.P2.2, James Stirling / Michael Wilford fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © CCA, Montréal Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.