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Michael Graves passed away...

Discussion in 'Creative Arts' started by tritone, Mar 13, 2015.

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  1. tritone

    tritone F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    ...today; 'sudden and peaceful passing of natural causes'.

    An icon of modern (post-) architecture; Gang of 5, Memphis, Alessi, Portland(ia) Municipal (saved btw...) and more.

    Particularly relevant on FChat because of his design for the Louwman Museum...anyone been there? Rijk?

    RIP
     
    tritone, Mar 13, 2015
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  2. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Wow, this is a bit sad... even though I was never a fan of post-modernism for the leader to pass so unnoticed is amazing.
     
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    jm2 F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Quite a legend!
    RIP
     
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    His passing wasn't unnoticed in the design world needless to say.

    Can certainly agree on the PO-MO point though despite going through his undergrad alma mater.

    I actually think his product design was better than any of the buildings he ever did.

    He had quite a career even after losing the use of his legs. Once that happened his attentions shifted to accessibility and moving design progress along in that vein. He also instilled in his staff an increased sensitivity to those needs...

    RIP
     
    alfas, Apr 15, 2015
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