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Vintage architectural posters from 1970s–80s to be exhibited by Paul Rudolph Institute and SPACED Gallery of Architecture

Vintage architectural posters from 1970s–80s to be exhibited by Paul Rudolph Institute and SPACED Gallery of Architecture

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Niall Patrick Walsh - March 01, 2024

The Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture is to present an exhibition centered on the design of architectural poster art. Titled Designing Decades: Architectural Poster Art (1972–1982) and organized in collaboration with SPACED Gallery of Architecture, the pieces on display are curated from the private collection of Judith York Newman, the American architect, educator, and owner of SPACED.  

The subject posters, sourced from around the world, originally served as announcements for architectural exhibitions, lectures, and commemorative events. Educational institutions associated with the posters include Cornell, Columbia, and Yale, while other organizations involved in the commission of the original posters include RIBA Heinz, Centre Pompidou, and the Smithsonian.

In their entirety, the posters highlight an “era of diverse stylistic expressions of architects and institutions, and collectively accentuate the experimental design choices of the 1970s–80s,” organizers say. The exhibition is also intended to serve as a testament to Newman’s own longstanding commitment to the intersection of art and architecture.

“Prior to the internet, they were an important and sometimes sole source for information about location, opening times, and special events,” Newman said about the exhibition. “This selection of 40 works not only serves as a retrospective survey of graphic design but also encapsulates a pivotal moment in time before the internet age.”

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10 must-see architecture and design events to check out this March

10 must-see architecture and design events to check out this March

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Alexander Walter - March 01, 2024

The month of March spoils the architecture and design community with another plethora of exciting events: No matter if you're drawn to festivals, new exhibitions, trade shows, symposia, or academic conferences — we've got you covered.

From the roster of ongoing and upcoming events listed on Bustler, here is our curated selection of recommendations worth checking out.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Open House Miami | March 1–2, Miami

Kicking off the new month in style is Miami Beach, which hosts the inaugural edition of Open House Miami. Free and open to the public, the two-day festival offers access to more than 50 individual experiences in 15 different neighborhoods.

Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence | March 2 – September 22, London

London’s Victoria and Albert Museum will open a new exhibition on the topic of Tropical Modernism in British West Africa in the late 1940s, detailing the style's colonial roots and its legacy in the post-colonial period.

Designing Decades: Architectural Poster Art (1972–1982) | March 7 – April 7, New York City

Another exhibition on a fascinating period of architectural history opens to the public in NYC: Organized by the Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture and SPACED Gallery of Architecture, Designing Decades presents vintage poster art, which once announced architectural exhibitions, lectures, and commemorative events.

SXSW 2024 | March 8–16, Austin

Is it a conference? Is it a festival? It's South by Southwest! Returning to Austin for the 37th year, the upcoming SXSW offers a packed schedule of events and keynotes for creatives and designers. 

In Focus: Research | March 16, London

The Design Museum in London will host the 2024 In Focus: Research symposium in mid-March. Organized by The World Around and Future Observatory, the event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers. Can't make it in person? Join via the live stream.

Architect@Work London 2024 | March 20–21, London

While in London, why not stick around for this year's edition of the two-day Architect@Work trade event at the Truman Brewery, presented under the theme "FOCUS: People + Planet: designing from the ground up."

ONGOING EVENTS

Frank Gehry: Ruminations | Until April 6, New York City

If you're in Manhattan this month, stop by the Gagosian on Madison Avenue to see Frank Gehry's current show Ruminations, featuring the architect's latest works in sculpture and on paper.

CFA Lab: Seeking Refuge and Making Home in NYC | Until March 23, New York City

Also in New York, the work of the Center for Architecture Lab's 2023 residents Kholisile Dhliwayo, A.L. Hu, and Karla Andrea Pérez is still on display until March 23rd, examining the idea of "Home."

Copenhagen Architecture Festival: FOODSCAPES – By Eating We Digest Territories | Until April 26, Copenhagen

And should you find yourself in Copenhagen this spring, make sure to stop by FOODSCAPES, a new exhibition presented by CAFx on the "overlooked architecture of our food systems."

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