“Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful” exhibit opens in Reno, Nevada, at the Nevada Museum of Art, on April 19 and runs through July 20.
This exhibition is divided into three themes that represent the methods by which Wright practiced the philosophy of the “house beautiful.” Each section is presented through period and contemporary photographs of Wright interiors to provide context for the original objects on view. The first section introduces how Wright sought to develop a modern interior reflective of a uniquely American spirit of democracy and individual freedom. The next section illustrates Wright’s development in integrating the space with furnishings and architectural elements. Finally, the exhibition explores his experimentation in bringing these ideas to the homes of average Americans.
I caught the exhibit last year in Midland, Michigan and it is terrific: the items are well-chosen, with an innovative organization and well-annotated.
The Nevada Museum of Art is also planning a slate of interesting events, including a lecture by Virginia Terry Boyd (the exhibition’s currator) on April 18, Eric Lloyd Wright talking about Organic architecture and green design on May 16 and a trip to Phoenix that includes Taliesin West leaving May 29.