Breuer Designs a Building for the Whitney Museum
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series
- Categories: Arts, Architecture
- Subcategories: Architects
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: September 28, 1966
Article abstract: Design of the Whitney Museum of American Art epitomized architect/designer Marcel Breuer’s mature elaboration of constructivism as an architectural style and philosophy.
Summary of Event
In a unique building designed by Marcel Breuer, the Whitney Museum of American Art opened its exhibitions on September 28, 1966. Occupying a corner lot measuring 100 by 125 feet at New York City’s East Seventy-fifth Street and Madison Avenue, with two levels below ground and only five above, the modestly sized museum nestles among the tall apartment...
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