The result is a changed perception of space and morphed architecture, seen here in sketches, computer-generated drawings, and models. As any movie fan who has ever thrilled to the opening title sequence of a favorite motion picture knows, those first few minutes may well be as dramatically and emotionally satisfying as the film itself. This new biennial AIGA conference on design history and criticism aims to explore how historical analysis and journalistic criticism intersect and to establish a core community of AIGA members who wish to advance the discussion about the role and relevance of design history and criticism. The cut-off date for reservations is February 17, 2001. See Internship rules for details.
Admission is free.
Against the backdrop of centuries of tradition in Murano, Paolo Venini founded the first glass studio in Italy to modernize and expand the parameters of glass design and manufacture. Venini invited avant-garde architects, designers, and artists to share their perspectives with his artisans. A new visual expression in glass evolved as modernist forms replaced the intricate and elaborately ornamented pieces of the past. More than 150 examples, including vessels, lighting, and sculpture produced from the 1920s to the 1980s, will be on view. Napoleone Martinuzzi, Tomaso Buzzi, Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Fulvio Bianconi, and Gio Ponti are among the designers featured.