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AP041.S3
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This series documents exhibitions curated by Melvin Charney from 1965 to 2012, mainly in Canada, such as in Montréal, but also in the United States, in Belgium and in France. The series also documents many group exhibitions to which Melvin Charney participated, such as various edition of the Venice Biennale. This series includes correspondence, notes, proposals, photographic documentation showing the installations, promotional materials of the exhibitions and materials related to the publication of exhibition catalogues.
1965-2012
Exhibitions
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AP041.S3
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This series documents exhibitions curated by Melvin Charney from 1965 to 2012, mainly in Canada, such as in Montréal, but also in the United States, in Belgium and in France. The series also documents many group exhibitions to which Melvin Charney participated, such as various edition of the Venice Biennale. This series includes correspondence, notes, proposals, photographic documentation showing the installations, promotional materials of the exhibitions and materials related to the publication of exhibition catalogues.
Series
1965-2012
Sous-série
AP207.S2.SS05
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Il polo espositivo: un tema, due architetti. Arata Isozaki, O.M. Ungers", curated by Pettena and presented at the Piazza Santissima Annuziata in Florence in 1988. The exhibition is a study of designs for exhibition spaces by comparing the work of Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and German architect Oswald Mathias Ungers. The sub-series contains research material on Arata Isozaki and Oswald Mathias Ungers and their projects, such as articles and photocopies of publications.
circa 1988
Il polo espositivo: un tema, due architetti. Arata Isozaki, O.M. Ungers (1988)
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AP207.S2.SS05
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Il polo espositivo: un tema, due architetti. Arata Isozaki, O.M. Ungers", curated by Pettena and presented at the Piazza Santissima Annuziata in Florence in 1988. The exhibition is a study of designs for exhibition spaces by comparing the work of Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and German architect Oswald Mathias Ungers. The sub-series contains research material on Arata Isozaki and Oswald Mathias Ungers and their projects, such as articles and photocopies of publications.
Subseries
circa 1988
Sous-série
Richard Meier (1981)
AP207.S2.SS03
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Richard Meier", curated by Pettena and presented at the Accademia delle Arte del Disegno, in Florence, in 1981. The exhibition presented the work of American contemporary architect and artist Richard Meier. The sub-series contains research material on Richard Meier, such as articles and photocopies of publications. It also contains materials related to the production of the exhibition catalogue, including descriptions of architectural projects by Richard Meier selected for the catalogue, photographs of Meier projects and reproductions of the plans for selection.
circa 1981
Richard Meier (1981)
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AP207.S2.SS03
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Richard Meier", curated by Pettena and presented at the Accademia delle Arte del Disegno, in Florence, in 1981. The exhibition presented the work of American contemporary architect and artist Richard Meier. The sub-series contains research material on Richard Meier, such as articles and photocopies of publications. It also contains materials related to the production of the exhibition catalogue, including descriptions of architectural projects by Richard Meier selected for the catalogue, photographs of Meier projects and reproductions of the plans for selection.
Subseries
circa 1981
Projet
Pliny on my mind
AP041.S1.1983.D2
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This project series documents an executed project for an installation conceived for the exhibition "The Villas of Pliny and Classical Architecture in Montréal" (or entitled "Les villas de Pline et les éléments classiques dans l'architecture de Montréal" in French) at the Musée des Beaux-arts de Montréal, in 1983. The exhibition was curated by Pierre du Prey and realized in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Architecture. The project series includes a conceptual sketch, a presentation drawing and two photographs by Brian Merrett of the completed installation. Material in this series is also identify this installation as "Villas de Pline".
1983
Pliny on my mind
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AP041.S1.1983.D2
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This project series documents an executed project for an installation conceived for the exhibition "The Villas of Pliny and Classical Architecture in Montréal" (or entitled "Les villas de Pline et les éléments classiques dans l'architecture de Montréal" in French) at the Musée des Beaux-arts de Montréal, in 1983. The exhibition was curated by Pierre du Prey and realized in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Architecture. The project series includes a conceptual sketch, a presentation drawing and two photographs by Brian Merrett of the completed installation. Material in this series is also identify this installation as "Villas de Pline".
Project
1983
Série(s)
AP207.S2
Description:
The series documents Pettena’s activities as a curator and exhibition designer from 1980 to 2004 and includes materials for most of the related publications. The material in this series relates to fifteen out of the over twenty-five exhibitions designed by Pettena, which were presented in various galleries in Italy. Pettena’s exhibitions include installations on contemporary architecture, such as an exhibition on avant-garde architects from London, exhibitions on Hans Hollein, on Richard Meier, on Ettore Sottsass and on Ettore Sottsass Jr. He also designed many exhibitions on architects of the Radical movement and the evolution of their work from the beginning of the movement to more recent years. The series also contains material for Pettena’s work on exhibitions on contemporary landscape architecture and the evolution of urban parks. Also included are a few documents related to exhibitions on Pettena’s work, either group exhibitions or solo ones, and curated by others. The series contains research materials, such as publications and reference photographs, correspondence related to exhibition planning and the accompanying publications, exhibition proposals, and some installation designs and concept development notes. The series also contains draft texts, and documents related to the image selection process for the exhibition catalogues. Finally, the series contains installation views, photographs of exhibition openings and some draft exhibition and publication texts for exhibitions on Pettena’s work but that were not curated by him.
circa 1980--2019
Exhibitions
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AP207.S2
Description:
The series documents Pettena’s activities as a curator and exhibition designer from 1980 to 2004 and includes materials for most of the related publications. The material in this series relates to fifteen out of the over twenty-five exhibitions designed by Pettena, which were presented in various galleries in Italy. Pettena’s exhibitions include installations on contemporary architecture, such as an exhibition on avant-garde architects from London, exhibitions on Hans Hollein, on Richard Meier, on Ettore Sottsass and on Ettore Sottsass Jr. He also designed many exhibitions on architects of the Radical movement and the evolution of their work from the beginning of the movement to more recent years. The series also contains material for Pettena’s work on exhibitions on contemporary landscape architecture and the evolution of urban parks. Also included are a few documents related to exhibitions on Pettena’s work, either group exhibitions or solo ones, and curated by others. The series contains research materials, such as publications and reference photographs, correspondence related to exhibition planning and the accompanying publications, exhibition proposals, and some installation designs and concept development notes. The series also contains draft texts, and documents related to the image selection process for the exhibition catalogues. Finally, the series contains installation views, photographs of exhibition openings and some draft exhibition and publication texts for exhibitions on Pettena’s work but that were not curated by him.
Series
circa 1980--2019
Projet
AP164.S1.1986.D9
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This project series documents the exhibition “Le Corbusier: rascacielos” curated by Abalos & Herreros and organised by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. The exposition, installation and catalog commemorated the centenary of the birth of Le Corbusier. The exhibition won the premio de investigación from the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (C.O.A.M.) in 1987 or 1988. It also won the prize from the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in 1988 or 1989. The firm identified this project as number 41. Documenting the exhibition are design development drawings, illustrations, notes, project descriptions, correspondence, clippings, portraits, drafts, and reference and photographic materials.
1986-1988
Le Corbusier : rascacielos, Madrid, Spain (1986-1987)
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AP164.S1.1986.D9
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This project series documents the exhibition “Le Corbusier: rascacielos” curated by Abalos & Herreros and organised by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. The exposition, installation and catalog commemorated the centenary of the birth of Le Corbusier. The exhibition won the premio de investigación from the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (C.O.A.M.) in 1987 or 1988. It also won the prize from the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in 1988 or 1989. The firm identified this project as number 41. Documenting the exhibition are design development drawings, illustrations, notes, project descriptions, correspondence, clippings, portraits, drafts, and reference and photographic materials.
Project
1986-1988
Sous-série
AP207.S2.SS02
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Architettura corretta londinese” curated by Pettena and presented at the Palazzo Te in Mantova, in 1981. The exhibition presented the work of young architects from London, including Nigel Coates, Zaha Hadid, Jenny Lowe and Peter Wilson. The exhibition is also the result of Pettena's interest in the critic of contemporary avant-garde architecture. The sub-series contains scans of the exhibition catalogue published by Casa del Mantegna, in Mantova. The sub-series also contains two u-matic tapes of unidentified video recordings possibly related to the exhibition.
1981, 2013 - 2016
Architettura corretta londinese (1981)
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AP207.S2.SS02
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Architettura corretta londinese” curated by Pettena and presented at the Palazzo Te in Mantova, in 1981. The exhibition presented the work of young architects from London, including Nigel Coates, Zaha Hadid, Jenny Lowe and Peter Wilson. The exhibition is also the result of Pettena's interest in the critic of contemporary avant-garde architecture. The sub-series contains scans of the exhibition catalogue published by Casa del Mantegna, in Mantova. The sub-series also contains two u-matic tapes of unidentified video recordings possibly related to the exhibition.
Subseries
1981, 2013 - 2016
Sous-série
AP207.S2.SS14
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The sub-series documents the unrealized project of an exhibition curated by Pettena on the work of American architect James Wines for the Venice Biennale of 2000. The exhibition was planned as an installation created by Wines to be placed on a small boat moored in the canal near the Venice Biennale site. The sub-series contains research material on James Wines, including publications. The sub-series also contains correspondence regarding the planning of the exhibition, including correspondence with Wines, exhibition site photographs and plans, and preliminary designs and drawings. This sub-series contains harmful materials including violent and racist imagery.
1999-2000
Exhibition on James Wines at the Venice Biennale (2000)
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AP207.S2.SS14
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The sub-series documents the unrealized project of an exhibition curated by Pettena on the work of American architect James Wines for the Venice Biennale of 2000. The exhibition was planned as an installation created by Wines to be placed on a small boat moored in the canal near the Venice Biennale site. The sub-series contains research material on James Wines, including publications. The sub-series also contains correspondence regarding the planning of the exhibition, including correspondence with Wines, exhibition site photographs and plans, and preliminary designs and drawings. This sub-series contains harmful materials including violent and racist imagery.
Subseries
1999-2000
Série(s)
Exhibitions
AP022.S7
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Series documents exhibitions about the work of Arthur Erickson. It contains for the exhition "Arthur Erickson - Selected Projects 1971-1985" held at the Cener for Inter-American Relations, New York, New York, from March 27 to June 6, 1985. The exhibition was organized by the Center, an affiliate of the Americas Society, and was curated by architect Barbara Shapiro, who worked in Erickson's office. The material consists of photographs of models presented in the exhibitions and the exhibition poster. The series also contains press release, exhibition description, project description, and articles related to the exhibition "Arthur Erickson: Critical Works" presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2006.
1985
Exhibitions
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AP022.S7
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Series documents exhibitions about the work of Arthur Erickson. It contains for the exhition "Arthur Erickson - Selected Projects 1971-1985" held at the Cener for Inter-American Relations, New York, New York, from March 27 to June 6, 1985. The exhibition was organized by the Center, an affiliate of the Americas Society, and was curated by architect Barbara Shapiro, who worked in Erickson's office. The material consists of photographs of models presented in the exhibitions and the exhibition poster. The series also contains press release, exhibition description, project description, and articles related to the exhibition "Arthur Erickson: Critical Works" presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2006.
Series
1985
Sous-série
AP207.S2.SS06
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Hans Hollein. Opere 1960-1988", curated by Pettena and presented at the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence, in 1988. The exhibition consisted of an anthological exhibition on Austrian architect Hans Hollein's work, such as his architectural and design projects but also his more experimental work. The sub-series contains research material on Hans Hollein and his projects, such as articles and photocopies of publications. It also contains correspondence and image selections for the exhibition publication, two video recordings of a discussion between Hollein and Pettena, and a transcript of an interview by Pettena with Hans Hollein.
1988-2005
Hans Hollein. Opere 1960-1988 (1988)
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AP207.S2.SS06
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Hans Hollein. Opere 1960-1988", curated by Pettena and presented at the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence, in 1988. The exhibition consisted of an anthological exhibition on Austrian architect Hans Hollein's work, such as his architectural and design projects but also his more experimental work. The sub-series contains research material on Hans Hollein and his projects, such as articles and photocopies of publications. It also contains correspondence and image selections for the exhibition publication, two video recordings of a discussion between Hollein and Pettena, and a transcript of an interview by Pettena with Hans Hollein.
Subseries
1988-2005