PH2018:0005:019
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Cedric Price, model for Fun Palace, ca. 1964, 53.4 x 123.3 x 79.1 cm, DR1995:0188:524, Cedric Price 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.
2012
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of model for Fun Palace by Cedric Price, ca. 1964
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PH2018:0005:019
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Cedric Price, model for Fun Palace, ca. 1964, 53.4 x 123.3 x 79.1 cm, DR1995:0188:524, Cedric Price 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.
DR1995:0188:806
circa 1964
Possibly an early draft of the film script for Fun Palace Project film
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DR1995:0188:806
DR1995:0188:744
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The letter's signatory is illegible, but it is noted that the letter is signed on behalf of the Clerk of the Council. The letter contains information on the Council's decision regarding 54 acres (including Glengall Wharf) in the Isle of Dogs development proposed site for the Fun Palace Project.
13 September 1963
Letter from the London County Council to Cedric Price regarding the Fun Palace Project
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DR1995:0188:744
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The letter's signatory is illegible, but it is noted that the letter is signed on behalf of the Clerk of the Council. The letter contains information on the Council's decision regarding 54 acres (including Glengall Wharf) in the Isle of Dogs development proposed site for the Fun Palace Project.
DR1995:0188:723
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The letterhead is from Millwall Residents Association. The letter mentions the Saundersness Road site and the West Ferry Road site.
7 December 1963
Letter from W.F. Willson to Joan Littlewood regarding the Fun Palace Project
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DR1995:0188:723
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The letterhead is from Millwall Residents Association. The letter mentions the Saundersness Road site and the West Ferry Road site.
DR1995:0188:751
circa 1961-1964
Handwritten notes about a film, most likely about the Fun Palace Project
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DR1995:0188:751
DR1995:0188:752
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The letter mentions that Cedric Price may have some preliminary drawings of the project.
2 April 1963
Letter from Cedric Price to Robert Whitehead regarding the Fun Palace Project
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DR1995:0188:752
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The letter mentions that Cedric Price may have some preliminary drawings of the project.
DR1995:0188:830
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Possibly Christopher Woodward. Further investigation is required.
22 September 1964
Letter from Cedric Price to C. Woodward regarding the Fun Palace Project
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DR1995:0188:830
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Possibly Christopher Woodward. Further investigation is required.
DR1995:0188:807
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Joan Littlewood, Frank Newby, Stephen Mullin, and Cedric Price are listed in the meeting notes.
6 July 1964
Meeting notes regarding the nature of the sequence of the Fun Palace Project film
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DR1995:0188:807
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Joan Littlewood, Frank Newby, Stephen Mullin, and Cedric Price are listed in the meeting notes.
DR1995:0188:552
between 1964 and 1974?
Page layout for a document about the Fun Palace Project: sheet number "3"
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DR1995:0188:552
DR1995:0188:554
between 1964 and 1974?
Page layout for a document about the Fun Palace Project: sheet number "5"
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DR1995:0188:554