Architecture in the Museum: The Art of Advocacy

226 views · Published 8 November 2014 · 1:37:11 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: Portland Art Museum · 2014 · Education

Watch on YouTube

Barry Bergdoll, Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University, discusses his influential role as Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art, and some of the innovative projects he has undertaken during his tenure. Lecture recorded Oct. 25, 2014, and organized in partnership with the University of Oregon John Yeon Center.

Museums have a long history of displaying, promoting, and more recently commissioning architecture. As one of the leading voices in the field, Bergdoll discusses his influential role as curator at the Museum of Modern Art and many of the innovative projects he has undertaken during his tenure.Organized in partnership with the University of Oregon John Yeon Center.

More from this channel