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Rafael Villamil : art & architecture : a retrospective 1954-2024 / edited by R. Andrés Villamil.
Fine Arts Library N6612.2.V555 R34 2024 v.1-2
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Villamil, Rafael, 1934- artist.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Villamil, Rafael, 1934---Catalogs.
- Villamil, Rafael.
- Art, Puerto Rican--20th century.
- Art, Puerto Rican.
- Art, Latin American--20th century.
- Art, Latin American.
- Architecture, Modern--20th century.
- Architecture, Modern.
- Catalogs.
- Physical Description:
- 2 volumes : illustrations ; 23 x 30 cm.
- Other Title:
- Rafael Villamil : art and architecture
- Art & architecture : a retrospective 1954-2024
- Place of Publication:
- [Louisiana] : Artvoices Art Books, [2025]
- Summary:
- "Rafael Villamil: A Retrospective 1954-2024 is an intimate portrait of a renaissance artist/architect from Puerto Rico as told through his artistic and architectural work, drawings, studies, press and personal letters divided into two sections (Art and Architecture). The ART section is dedicated to his paintings, process, and practice, he had an exhibition with famed artist Andy Warhol. The ARCHITECTURE section features iconic buildings that he has worked on with others like famed architect Louis Kahn. Rafael has worked with famed architect Henry Klumb the former head draftsman for Frank Lloyd Wright. He was still making art during this time and had his first show at the University of PR in 1961. The show became controversial sparking protests fanned by the local newspapers not because of any perceived obscenity but, because the work was displayed on construction forms provided by Villamil. In 1963, with a recommendation from Henry Klumb, Villamil moves to Philadelphia to start working with architect Louis Kahn. At the same time, he was garnering attention as a visual artist. He never stopped creating art but his profile as an architect was well on the rise. He moved from under the shadow of Kahn, but retained a strong friendship with him and his family. He also taught Art and Architecture during this time. Villamil was working as an independent consultant until settling into a partnership with Mirick, Pearson, Batcheler & Ilvonen. He later left them to pursue his own practice. He has to date was won multiple awards and citations throughout his career." -- Publisher.
- Contents:
- v.1: Art 1954-2024
- v.2: Architecture 1954-2024
- ISBN:
- 9780578593203
- 0578593203
- OCLC:
- 1492715624
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