Facade: Through a Glass Darkly
Friday 18 March - Sunday 10 July 2011
I visited this exhibition which explores the origins of glass architecture in radical writings and architecture from the 1910's onwards it was therefore appropriate that I would find an iconic chair from the early 20th century, nicely positioned, facing a powerful and large scale photographic work by Finnish born artist, Ola Kolehmainen.
A nice piece of curating maybe from Rob Wilson, this particular space which is open on two sides presented the photographic work to great effect, and while the chair was not part of the exhibition it complimented the space by it's very presence.
Now, books have been written about Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's, Barcelona Chair, No. MR90 from 1929 onwards, however this is one of my favorite chairs and it was an unexpected highlight of the visit to the exhibition.
www.nationalglasscentre.com
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| Bent chromed flat steel frame with leather straps and buttoned leather-upholstered cushions. |
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