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Taliesin West Announces Its Reopening to the Public

The UNESCO World Heritage Site welcomes back visitors October 15 with a new self-guided audio tour featuring Wright’s voice, and upgraded health & safety protocols.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 30, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: Compost Bottle Activity

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 30, 2020

New Issue of Quarterly Magazine Explores “The Basis of Democracy”

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

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: Engineering With Trash

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

An Architecture of Mobility: The Lake Tahoe Project

In 1923 Frank Lloyd Wright began designing plans for a non-commissioned and unbuilt project, the Lake Tahoe Summer Colony. Here, not only does he imagine an array of cottages along the shore, but also a fleet of cabins afloat in the bay.

David De Long | Sep 21, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: Art Deco Flower Arrangement Activity

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 Virtual Classroom: Self Portraits & Geometric Form

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

Mid-Century Home Talks with Foundation Preservation Director

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.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 8, 2020

An Exclusive Frank Lloyd Wright Collection for Crate & Barrel by Epicurean

When the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation approached Epicurean Cutting Systems with a vision to create a product line inspired by Wright’s designs, the resulting collection made a bold appearance at Crate & Barrel.

Epicurean | Aug 31, 2020