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A Bruce Goff residence
“In architecture, there are no limits to forms, colors, and textures that you feel you should use. Feeling is the important thing; that you should actually feel something about your problem.” [1] The words of architect Bruce Goff ring true throughout his brilliant and oftentimes bizarre architectural projects. Goff’s notable work in church, home, and...
Posters for Preservation
In 1977 Miami’s South Beach lay in ruins: unkempt and forgotten by time. In less than 50 years, the district had gone from a lively and glamorous area to one that was run down and boarded up. With preservation in mind, a Miami Beach resident and mechanic by the name of Woody Vondracek set out...
Laced With Feathers
Famously known for her sculptural compositions of thread and string, Sue Fuller (American 1914-2006) was first successful in the realm of printmaking. Her print work in the 1940s and 1950s show a strong use of textiles to communicate texture and bring her abstract images to life. Fuller was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of a...
Printing A Name
What is the importance of being able to place a name upon the things we create? Perhaps it gives one the ability to become more than just a faceless member of a crowd, to leave behind a mark of what they have made. Historically, women have often remained nameless with the things they create. This is...
A Subtle Scandal
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Cooper Hewitt is dedicating select Object of the Day entries to the work of women designers in our collection. A pioneer of graphic design in New York City, Louise Fili is known for stylized, retro-inspired work that strongly favors Art Deco motifs. Her work is lauded for its creative...
January Designgrams
2016 is off to a snowy start but that hasn’t stopped our fantastic visitors from sharing their best Designgrams with us. To be featured in next month’s roundup, don’t forget to tag #cooperhewitt on your Instagram posts. @dan.arc captured an observer in Shop Cooper Hewitt. @dylbop found some colorful sights. @field_condition caught the museum’s sign after...
November Designgrams
November is a time to be thankful for many things, including the abundance of Designgrams visitors share with us. To be featured in next month’s roundup, don’t forget to tag #cooperhewitt on your Instagram posts. @izapaez got up close and personal with the mansion’s intricate woodwork. @kangarui_ discovered a pop of color in our visitor staircase....