Greg Foster-Rice– The artists Romare Bearden and Hans Haacke are not normally considered together in conventional histories of art, nor are they typically associated with urban planning. But in 1971 they simultaneously made distinctive contributions to our understanding of urbanism, revealing the centrality of the city – both its problems
Ivy Sanders Schneider – During his life, the writer, designer, and social activist William Morris struggled with a basic conflict between his livelihood and his liberal beliefs. A staunch socialist, Morris believed art should be made with care and craftsmanship, and that work should be an essential, joyful part of life,
Get dressed up to celebrate Dressing Up: Fashion Week NYC, the newest book by world renowned photographer Lee Friedlander. On February 5th, at 5:30pm, the Yale University Art Gallery is hosting a celebration to launch this new book, which chronicles the artist’s 2006 journey behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week. The
We’re kicking off our second year of monthly From the Designer’s Desk posts with some observation and inspiration from Margaret Bauer, formerly design manager in the Publishing Office at the National Gallery of Art and currently principal at Margaret Bauer Graphic Design in Washington, DC (and New Haven native!). Why did you pursue
Dean Sakamoto– Nearly eight years have passed since I handed over the final manuscript for Hawaiian Modern: The Architecture of Vladimir Ossipoff to Yale University Press. Now, as I eagerly await the imminent release of the book’s second edition, I ponder my original motivation to embark on the project and
We’re looking forward to the publication, this spring, of a stellar new comprehensive assessment of the career of Dutch architect Aldo van Eyck, whose work, writing, and teaching all contributed significantly to redefining Modern architecture in the second half of the 20th century. The author of the book is Robert McCarter, Ruth and Norman
Yale University Press is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a major grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to establish a new electronic portal on which curated and customizable art and architectural history content will be made available to consumers and institutions. In this groundbreaking endeavor, we
Today we’re sharing an interview that appeared recently on The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s blog, in which editorial assistant Rachel High speaks with curator Christopher S. Lightfoot about the innovations and techniques of ancient craftsman Ennion, whose mold-blown glassworks are the most outstanding of the time. Rachel High– Ennion: Master of
We’re looking forward to the publication this season of The Writings of Josep Lluís Sert, a volume that provides new insight into Sert’s role as the founder of urban design, and offers an intellectual context for his work as an architect. The book is edited by Eric Mumford, Rebecca and
“… an exhilarating exhibition …” — Roberta Smith, The New York Times “… absorbing and provoking as well as notable historically… ” –Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books “… dazzling … The Met’s modern art collection will be transformed by Lauder’s gift.” — Karen Wilkin, The Wall Street Journal “… magnificent