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Date: Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Subject: Frank LLoyd Wright exhibit in Reno
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Klein, Communications Associate
775.329.3333 ex. 263 / mklein@nevadaart.org
Amy Oppio, Deputy Director
775.329.3333 ex.251 /
Frank Lloyd Wright, Light screen,
Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo, New York, c. 1903.
Pair of pier casement windows.
For Immediate Release—March 25, 2008
fRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FURNITURE, TEXTILES AND DRAWINGS
PRESENT HIS VISION FOR THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful
April 19 through July 20, 2008
RENO, NV – The Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) presents Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful, an exhibition showcasing Wright's skill in creating harmony between architectural structure and interior design while fulfilling the needs of a modern lifestyle. During his remarkable 70-year career, Frank Lloyd Wright was committed to the development of a truly American style of architecture and to the creation of furnishings and accessories that enhanced the surroundings in his revolutionary spaces. Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful presents more than 100 original objects including furniture, metal work, textiles, drawings, publications and accessories from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and other collections. This is the first exhibition dedicated to Wright's decorative and graphic designs since the 1970s. Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful will be on exhibit at the NMA from April 19 through July 20, 2008.
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Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful on Exhibit at the Nevada Museum of Art; pg. 2 Contact: Megan Klein, Communications Associate, at 775.329.3333 ex. 263 or mklein@nevadaart.org.
The phrase "house beautiful" was coined in the early 20th century to refer to a principle of architectural and social reform which proposed that quality of life could be improved by designing one's material environment. Frank Lloyd Wright's fascination with this ideal was apparent early in his career when he designed the book titled The House Beautiful, and it remained central to his architectural philosophy throughout his career.
This exhibition is divided into three themes that represent the methods by which Wright practiced the philosophy of the "house beautiful." Each section is presented through period and contemporary photographs of Wright interiors to provide context for the original objects on view. The first section introduces how Wright sought to develop a modern interior reflective of a uniquely American spirit of democracy and individual freedom. The next section illustrates Wright's development in integrating the space with furnishings and architectural elements. Finally, the exhibition explores his experimentation in bringing these ideas to the homes of average Americans.
Wright believed families would benefit from living in a tasteful and well-designed house. Examples of metal work, leaded glass windows, furniture, light fixtures, drawings, textiles, publications and accessories, and photographs of home interiors combine to tell the story of Wright's contributions to modern American life. Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful presents a philosophy for creating interiors that radiate a sense of inner beauty and modern spirit.
The NMA is the last stop for Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful. The national tour included installations at the Naples Museum of Art in Florida, the Boise Art Museum, the Portland Museum of Art in Maine, and the Philbrook Museum of Art in Oklahoma.
This exhibition is presented as part of the NMA's Art + Environment exhibition series, an initiative that brings community, artists, and scholars together to explore the interaction between people and their environments.
ORGANIZATION
Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful is organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC, in cooperation with The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ.
CATALOGUE
A catalogue, Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful: Designing an American Way of Living, with text by exhibition curator Virginia T. Boyd, will be available in The Store located in the NMA.
PRESS KIT
A full press kit is available upon request. Please contact Megan Klein, NMA Communications Associate at 775.329.3333 ex. 263 or mklein@nevadaart.org
MEDIA PREVIEW
A media preview will be held Thursday, April 17 at 11 am. Virginia Boyd, curator of Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful, will lead a tour of the exhibition. NMA staff will be available for comment immediately following Boyd's tour. Please RSVP by contacting Megan Klein, NMA Communications Associate at 775.329.3333 ex. 263 or mklein@nevadaart.org.
Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful will be on exhibit April 19 through July 20, 2008 at the Nevada Museum of Art, Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, E. L. Wiegand Gallery located at 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm, late on Thursdays until 8 pm; closed Mondays and national holidays. Admission: free for NMA members; $10 adults, $8 students/seniors. For more information, please call 775.329.3333 or visit www.nevadaart.org.
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