Philip Johnson (1906 - 2005) was one of the most important architects in the last century, considered to be both an inovator and a reteller of old themes and principles. His vision and projects played a key role in shaping the present day American school of architecture, and at the same time Johnson was very influential in Europe.
The Kreeger Museum in Washington DC will be hosting next year an exhibition dedicated to the works and projects of an artist-architect. For Philip Johnson there was a strong connection between art and architecture, and often drew his ideas from the creations of his favourite masters, especially in the latter part of his life. Strongly influenced by art, from paintings to sculptures, he tried to transfix themes and subjects into his own architectural creations. He was also an avid art collector, being especially fond of Jasper Johns, Frank Stella and Andy Warhol, having bought several of their works.
Some of these paintings and others from the Johnson collection will also be exhibited at the Kreeger Museum, alongside models, drawings, sculptures and photographs, presenting in detail the last years of Philip Johnson's asounding career.
2007-09-26
