Friday, December 5, Taliesin West Closes at 2:00 p.m.
News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
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 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
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
When more than 20 Wright sites across the country came together to swap weekly video tours in response to the shutdowns caused by the pandemic, #WrightVirtualVisits was born. A new version is here after audiences requested a more interactive and in-depth experience. Join us for #WrightVirtualVisits 2.0!
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Aug 17, 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
