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News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
We asked Jennifer Gray (curator, educator, and guest editor of the Summer 2020 Quarterly) five questions about Frank Lloyd Wright and the ways in which he promoted democracy through his work and writing.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 25, 2020
In this activity, we will learn how to re-use everyday items just like Frank Lloyd Wright did when he was building a home or structure.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 22, 2020
In the 1920’s and 1930’s, Art Deco was the popular art style of its day with characteristics that included a fascination with geometry, fragmented forms, and abstraction. Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs held many similar elements found in Art Deco. For this activity, you will be making a geometric impression of shapes made from flower and plant materials that you find in nature.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 15, 2020
Frank Lloyd Wright was intrigued by nature’s geometric shapes, patterns, and colors and how those elements influenced the way he viewed the world around him and his design work. This activity challenges you to observe the world around you in order to create a geometric self portrait of yourself or someone you know.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 8, 2020
In the first episode of Mid-CenturyHome.com’s new TALKS series, the publication gets to know Emily Butler, Preservation Director at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin West. Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy and preservation efforts at Taliesin West & Taliesin as the editor interviews Emily in this video.
When the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation first learned of the stay-at-home orders in March 2020, we immediately knew that the youth summer camps planned on-site at Taliesin West would need to transform with lightning speed in order to save them. We had no idea what that would look like, so an entirely new concept of camp was born. We invite you to take a look back with us at the Foundation’s first ever Virtual Art & Architecture Summer Camp.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 31, 2020
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 12, 2020
Frank Lloyd Wright loved the arts from Japan. One of his favorite artistic techniques was a Japanese wood printing method called Ukiyo-e that historically required a collaboration between four people. In this 3-day Virtual Classroom activity, you’ll learn how to make your own Ukiyo-e style block print using fewer people!
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 5, 2020
For the past 4 months, Wright sites across the country have been swapping weekly virtual video tours. We’re looking back at some of our favorite #WrightVirtualVisits videos, celebrating Hollyhock House this week!
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 3, 2020
