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Jean-Louis Cohen fonds
AP210
Synopsis:
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
Synopsis:
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
articles
New Society
New Society
Giovanna Borasi and Sam Chermayeff introduce our exhibition A Section of Now
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A Social Reset
Project
AP173.S2.2000.D2
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Series documents Lars Spuybroek's project for the invited competition for the Galerie der Forschung in Vienna, Austria, an exhibition centre for the Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Vienna. Material in this series was produced around 2000. The series contains slides of design development drawings. This project may also include digital design material, which has yet to be processed and which will available for consultation in 2017.
ca. 2000
Galerie Der Forschung, Vienna, Austria
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AP173.S2.2000.D2
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Series documents Lars Spuybroek's project for the invited competition for the Galerie der Forschung in Vienna, Austria, an exhibition centre for the Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Vienna. Material in this series was produced around 2000. The series contains slides of design development drawings. This project may also include digital design material, which has yet to be processed and which will available for consultation in 2017.
Project
ca. 2000
Sub-series
AP057.S2.SS4
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Sub-series documents the organization of the IAUS' Architectural Education USA conference, held in New York City at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) from 11-13 November, 1971, and accompanied by an exhibition of student work at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Material in sub-series was produced between 1971 and 1972. Sub-series contains correspondence with participants and guests, invitations and records of expenditure.
1971-1972
Conference: Architectural Education USA, 12-13 November, 1971
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AP057.S2.SS4
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Sub-series documents the organization of the IAUS' Architectural Education USA conference, held in New York City at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) from 11-13 November, 1971, and accompanied by an exhibition of student work at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Material in sub-series was produced between 1971 and 1972. Sub-series contains correspondence with participants and guests, invitations and records of expenditure.
Subseries
1971-1972
Project
Habitat Pavilion
AP022.S1.1975.PR04
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File documents a temporary pavilion built for the 1976 United Nations Conference on Human Settlements, Vancouver, British Columbia. The pavilion consisted of a reception and public information centre primarily constructed out of paper maché modules, and it displayed an exhibition related to a parallel event, the Manila-Tondo Foreshore Architectural Compeition (1976) held in Manilla, the Plilippines. File contains sketches, photographs, textual documents.
1975-1976
Habitat Pavilion
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AP022.S1.1975.PR04
Description:
File documents a temporary pavilion built for the 1976 United Nations Conference on Human Settlements, Vancouver, British Columbia. The pavilion consisted of a reception and public information centre primarily constructed out of paper maché modules, and it displayed an exhibition related to a parallel event, the Manila-Tondo Foreshore Architectural Compeition (1976) held in Manilla, the Plilippines. File contains sketches, photographs, textual documents.
Project
1975-1976
textual records
PHCON2002:0016:002:025
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Philip C. Ritterbush (Adams Davidson Galleries, 3233 P St., Washington, D.C.) states he missed seeing Gordon Matta-Clark and is sending a catalogue of exhibition held at Hobart and William Smith College.
2 November 1971
Letter from Philip C. Ritterbush to Gordon Matta-Clark
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PHCON2002:0016:002:025
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Philip C. Ritterbush (Adams Davidson Galleries, 3233 P St., Washington, D.C.) states he missed seeing Gordon Matta-Clark and is sending a catalogue of exhibition held at Hobart and William Smith College.
textual records
2 November 1971
Series
AP133.S1
Description:
This series documents the research, writing, publishing and promotion of Pierre du Prey's "The Villas of Pliny: from antiquity to posterity." The focus of the book is Pliny the Younger’s continuous influence on the work of architects. The book was published in 1994 by The University of Chicago Press. Du Prey undertook this research and writing project after curating the Canadian Centre for Architecture's exhibition "The Villas of Pliny and Classical Architecture in Montréal" presented at the Musée des Beaux-arts de Montréal in 1983. In the exhibition, du Prey notes the influence of Pliny's work on Montréal architecture, including his influence on the work of architect Ernest Cormier. This theme of the exhibtion later became a chapter of his book. The series contains research material, such as notes by Pierre du Prey, sound recordings of interviews with experts and architectural historians, and correspondence. It also contains manuscripts, drafts and dummies for publication, as well as correspondence, financial documents related to publishing, and press clippings on Pierre du Prey and his book.
1983-2002
The Villas of Pliny : from antiquity to posterity, 1988-1994
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AP133.S1
Description:
This series documents the research, writing, publishing and promotion of Pierre du Prey's "The Villas of Pliny: from antiquity to posterity." The focus of the book is Pliny the Younger’s continuous influence on the work of architects. The book was published in 1994 by The University of Chicago Press. Du Prey undertook this research and writing project after curating the Canadian Centre for Architecture's exhibition "The Villas of Pliny and Classical Architecture in Montréal" presented at the Musée des Beaux-arts de Montréal in 1983. In the exhibition, du Prey notes the influence of Pliny's work on Montréal architecture, including his influence on the work of architect Ernest Cormier. This theme of the exhibtion later became a chapter of his book. The series contains research material, such as notes by Pierre du Prey, sound recordings of interviews with experts and architectural historians, and correspondence. It also contains manuscripts, drafts and dummies for publication, as well as correspondence, financial documents related to publishing, and press clippings on Pierre du Prey and his book.
Series
1983-2002
drawings, textual records, photographs
AP142.S1.D169.P1
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sketches, drawings, a map, photographs, correspondence, architect's statements, competition entries, competition programmes, specifications, standards, regulations, building codes, calculations, an exhibition catalogue, an essay, labels for drawings, lists of drawings, notes, and announcements
Sketches, drawings, a map, photographs, correspondence
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AP142.S1.D169.P1
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sketches, drawings, a map, photographs, correspondence, architect's statements, competition entries, competition programmes, specifications, standards, regulations, building codes, calculations, an exhibition catalogue, an essay, labels for drawings, lists of drawings, notes, and announcements
drawings, textual records, photographs
PH2008:0034
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DVD of installation photographs of the exhibition "Gordon Matta-Clark: You Are the Measure", held at MOCA Los Angeles from the 16 September 2007 to 7 January 2008. Cover contains thumbnails of images.
2007
Gordon Matta-Clark "You are the Measure"
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PH2008:0034
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DVD of installation photographs of the exhibition "Gordon Matta-Clark: You Are the Measure", held at MOCA Los Angeles from the 16 September 2007 to 7 January 2008. Cover contains thumbnails of images.
2007
Retail Apocalypse
Hall Cases and Octagonal gallery Keyword(s):
Retail Apocalypse exhibition, Fredi Fischli, Niels Olsen
15 April 2022 to 15 January 2023
Hall Cases and Octagonal gallery Keyword(s):
Retail Apocalypse exhibition, Fredi Fischli, Niels Olsen