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Ross Hubbard | Jan 9, 2023

In 1952 the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hillside Playhouse at Taliesin burned down. Wright immediately redesigned a new theater in the same space, utilizing components of the old building which were not damaged to create a new structure. As part of the overall design for the new building, Wright drew a plan for a 14’x36’ stage curtain in an abstract geometric style. It was executed by members of the Taliesin Fellowship using delicate materials – felt, yarn, and gold lamé – all loosely connected to a white muslin ground that allows each component to sway when the curtain is moved.

The Whirling Arrow

News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

A composite image showing four different architectural drawings and blueprints of varying styles and complexity.

Frank Lloyd Wright + Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright’s connection to Arizona, the location of his personal winter home Taliesin West, runs deep, with his architectural influence seen all over the Valley. Here, PhD student David R. Richardson gives a brief overview of several of Wright’s most notable projects in the Grand Canyon state.

IN TW STUDIO, BRUCE/LING/FLLW. photographer in background. 1954

June 9, 2024 International Archives Day

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collection includes fine and decorative art, the personal belongings of the Wright’s, the creative output of the Fellowship, archival material, the William Wesley Peters Library, and the historic buildings at Taliesin and Taliesin West. Highlighted below are items currently on view, stored in the vaults, in the Archives, and from the WWP Library.