The Power of Architecture

Louis Kahn. The Power of Architecture is the first retrospective of Louis Kahn's work in two decades, presenting over 200 objects related to Kahn's selected buildings and projects in the form of architectural models, plans, original drawings, photographs, films and more. With complex spatial compositions and a mastery of light, Louis Kahn's architecture is regarded as a touchstone of 20th century modernism. Dignified, beautiful, and imbued with a powerful universal symbolism, Kahn's designs remain a testament to his belief that architecture should be monumental and spiritually inspiring. Among his most famous works are the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA; the Kimbell Art Museum in Forth Worth, TX; and the National Assembly Building in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Louis Kahn. The Power of Architecture begins with an indepth biographical section that displays films, personal documents, and drawings that introduce visitors to Kahn's life and work. This is followed by six thematic areas that illustrate the evolution of his work. This view of Kahn's architectural oeuvre is enriched by a selection of watercolors, pastels, and charcoal drawings made on his travels through North America, Europe, and Egypt, documenting Kahn's skill as an artist and illustrator.