Tipped

Famous architect turned artist

October 04, 2007

There is an up-coming solo retrospective of the architecture, design, sculpture and artwork of architect Richard Meier, to be be held at the Louise T Blouin Institute from October until March 2008. As not many people know that Richard Meier was once a practicing Abstract Expressionist artist, this is going to be a fascinating exhibition for those who feel they know his architecture.

The retrospective will present Meier’s extraordinary versatility as artist, designer and architect and comprise an overview of Meier’s outstanding international architectural creations alongside an exploration of his sculpture, collages, drawings, photographs, furniture and product design over the last 45 years. Meier’s furniture, ceramic, glassware and silver objects have become iconic designs and marry a minimalist tradition with beautiful simplicity. The sculpture and collages (which he has created from papers, tickets and cuttings collected on his travels) express space and pivotal moments that are explored and articulated in – yet are the polar opposite of - his buildings.

Tags: exhibitions, architecture, art, sculpture