A huge and previously unknown trove of archival material from Philip Johnson’s architectural practice — including his hand-drawn sketches for towers that helped define postmodern architecture — is to be put up for sale by one of Johnson’s former partners, who has had them in storage for years.
A huge and previously unknown trove of archival material from Philip Johnson’s architectural practice — including his hand-drawn sketches for towers that helped define postmodern architecture — is to be put up for sale by one of Johnson’s former partners, who has had them in storage for years. Via NYT
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Looks like Johnson needed a little more sketching practice...
MOMA should buy this so they can destroy it to preserve the legacy of their hero, former curator and all around no talent geezer- the soon to be forgotten rich schmoozer phil johnson.
i like p.j. - he had a lot of hits although i admit more misses. i'm very thankful for him blowing all that cash on the glass house complex; that one's a winner.
i don't get the vitriol p.j. gets from a lot of architects, but i guess it's better to be loved/hated than to be mediocre/ignored. i mean i get why people don't like his work but the outrage that is exhibited when you mention his name is so ridiculous and over-the-top it just becomes laughable.
PJ was a Brown Shirt.
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