Constructing Worlds
Study Visit
© 2014 Stephen Shore. Image courtesy of the artist, 303 Gallery, New York and Sprüth Magers Berlin London
Constructing Worlds: Photography and Architecture in the Modern World at The Barbican, London
10th January 2015
Constructing Worlds brings together eighteen exceptional photographers from the 1930s to the present day who have changed the way we view architecture and perceive the world around us.
From the first skyscrapers in New York and decaying colonial structures in the Congo, to the glamorous suburban homes of post-war California, and the modern towers of Venezuela, we invite you on a global journey through 20th and 21st century architecture.
Featuring over 250 works, including important works by Stephen Shore, The Bechers, Walker Evans, Berenice Abbot and Ed Rucha among others, this exhibition highlights the power of photography in revealing hidden truths in our society.
Join us at the gallery at 10.45 for an 11am start. We will visit the exhibition and then discuss over coffee.
Places are free to all OCA students. To book your place please email enquiries@oca-uk.com
I went 2 weeks ago & found the variety of work on show very exciting. I was particularly taken by the work of Luisa Lambri & Luigi Ghirri whom I had very briefly discussed with Elina Brotherus after her talk.
I found Luigi Ghiri’s work interesting in his sensitive use of colour
Any one going might like to read this essay by Campany before attending?
http://davidcampany.com/architecture-as-photography-document-publicity-commentary/
a worthy read – it is also in the catalogue
I’ve just come back from this and it was amazing – well laid out and very interesting. One note of caution – the accompanying book is £35 in the Barbican shop but significantly cheaper (£22.75) on Amazon.
Saw this exhibition on saturday with the OCA and returned again with the audio guide (a free APP download) – my blog does not really do it justice but for anyone who is interested …
https://amanostudy.wordpress.com/2015/01/12/oca-constructing-worlds-10012015/