UNIVERSO RIETVELD exhibition at Maxxi in Rome

From his relations with artists in the De Stijl group and architects Le Corbusier, Gropius, Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright to his influence on contemporary architecture and design, the exhibition at Maxxi in Rome until July 10 covers all aspects of the work and career of Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld.
The exhibition includes about 400 drawings, photos and models illustrating over 100 works of architecture and design.

Rietveld?s relationship with the 21st century is represented through interviews with contemporary architects and designers such as Gae Aulenti, Andrea Branzi, Vittorio Gregotti and Enzo Mari, while an installation by the MAXXI Department of Education entitled Rietveld Workshop, designed by Rintala Eggertsson Architects of Scandinavia, allows visitors to experiment with the construction of some of Rietveld?s furniture.

by Agnese Bifulco

Exhibition: UNIVERSO RIETVELD architecture art design, curated by Maristella Casciato, Domitilla Dardi, Ida van Zijl
Dates: April 14 ? July 10 2011
Location: Maxxi, Rome, Italy

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