Sentences with phrase «iconic example»

The story of the falling apple has become one of the lasting and iconic examples of the creative moment.

Bringing together iconic examples in a range of mediums, the exhibition unfolds in eleven thematic sections on the sixth and seventh floors.

The man behind the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, one of the most iconic examples of 20th - century modern architecture, will be the subject of a major exhibition at the nearby Museum of Modern Art from 12 June to 1 October.

«To see the Bullitt under glass within steps of the Smithsonian museums, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument is a fitting tribute to automobiles that have transcended utility to become truly iconic examples of America's culture,» said Carl Widmann, Ford Mustang chief engineer in a statement.

Donated by Shirrel L. Rhoades, the photographs on view include iconic examples from pioneering 19th - century practitioners and from major 20th - century photographers who wielded their cameras to capture images of arresting landscapes, richly...

This type of art reformats iconic examples of twentieth - century architecture and design into other mediums (painting, sculpture, photography, video, slide shows, archival installations, etc).

Special highlights of the show will include iconic examples of furniture by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, which will be complemented by rare and often unique works crafted in silver, gold, and semiprecious stones that convey the Wiener Werkstätte's luxurious aesthetic.

Truly iconic examples often combine the perfect mix of color, typography, and imagery.

Over the years, the gray squirrel has become an almost iconic example of an invading species outcompeting a native one.

The idealism of its unifying manifesto sits unrealised while iconic examples of its architecture remain visible, now inhabited by those who have taken advantage of the precarious economic and political circumstances of the twentieth century.

Jeff Donaldson: Dig includes important AfriCOBRA memorabilia and posters along with iconic examples of Donaldson's early work known for its high energy «Kool - ade» palette.

Our September Design auctions are led by 20th - century Nordic Masters, featuring iconic examples of H...

Also on view are iconic examples by Hirst, De Kooning, Alex Katz and Niki de Saint - Phalle.

This formidable sculptural piece by Wangechi Mutu is an absolutely iconic example of the artist's practice wherein she combines inspirations from popular culture, wildlife magazines, porn, and hip - hop culture onto the female form.

California is home to a rich architectural history, celebrating the development of many styles, Boni Villa combines subtle elements of a few of the most iconic examples of West Coast architecture.

«It's a truly iconic example from the collection that made Johns,» says Sara Friedlander, Christie's vice president and head of the evening sale, who points out that Johns also did an editioned version of the work, «truly making the Do It Yourself Target a post-Duchampian Pop icon,» she says.

One of the most persistent themes in contemporary art since the early 1990s has been the proliferation of work that addresses «ruined modernity» and «failed utopias»: in other words, a type of art that reformats iconic examples of 20th - century architecture and design into painting, sculpture, photography, video, slide shows, archival installations, etc..

Q121 and R52 are two of the most iconic examples of historic 20th century wind tunnels and flight testing centre technology anywhere in the world.

24Option is an iconic example of a business finding success by putting offline activities online, and gives users the flexibility and profitable outcomes they would typically find in a physical location, without having to leave their home.

Old Faithful is an iconic example of a hydrothermal feature, and particularly of the features in Yellowstone National Park, which is underlain by two active magma reservoirs at depths of 5 to 40 km depth that provide heat to the overlying near - surface groundwater.

An iconic example of the Ice Age megafauna of North America, the mammoth went extinct soon after humans arrived on the continent — except for isolated populations.

The most iconic examples are in Occator Crater, which hosts two prominent bright areas.

The special issue includes two iconic examples from Maine that show how cooperation makes a difference — lobsters and blueberries.

These peppered moths offer an iconic example of natural selection, or evolution at work.

Oliver Ryder (San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, California) provided a perspective on the use of genomic technology in the conservation of the California condor, an iconic example of bringing an endangered species back from the brink of extinction.

Brooks's barbed wit and confident direction drive Lost in America, an iconic example of his restless comedies about insecure characters searching for satisfaction in the modern world that established his unique comic voice and transformed the art of observational humor.

An iconic example of its genre, Alien's tension, pacing, and craftsmanship are deconstructed by veteran screenwriters John August and Ashley Miller.

His work remains an iconic example of how capturing everyday, contemporary life in a non-idealistic way provides for provocative and engaging storytelling.

Wattpad is another iconic example of data - driven publishing from a content perspective.

The original Babe's Chicken Dinner House on North Oak Street out in Roanoke is an iconic example of why Dallas is a great place to eat as well as a great place to live.

February 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Grand Central Station in New York City, one of the most iconic examples of the great adventure and splendour of rail.

One of the most iconic examples was Pokemon Pinball on the Game Boy Color, but that release led to an oversaturated market with less - than - noteworthy games having the feature.

I love «sleek and minimalist» thriller flicks, and one iconic example would be Drive.

Executed in 1986, Günther Förg's set of 32 works (above) is an iconic example of his sequential chromatic explorations, and was a precursor the 32 - part painting series he developed for the Museum Haus Lange, Krefeld, the following year.

Tate Thames Dig (1998 - 2000) is presented in the final rooms as an iconic example of Dion's participatory practice.

Using nothing more than thousands of individually cut fragments of paper and card, Williams has translated this iconic example of what many describe as brutalist architecture, into a delightful, colourful and ultimately celebratory object.

Installation view January 6 — February 20, 2010 Franklin Parrasch Gallery is pleased to present the first New York show of shaped, monochromatic paintings from 1965 - 66 by Ronald Davis — including four iconic examples that have not been on public view since the 1960's.

Hirst's The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, a tiger shark submerged in formaldehyde vitrine, and Lucas» Au Naturel, an arrangement of everyday objects that stand in for genitalia, are iconic examples of the YBA's wild and experimental work.

Geared towards helping you evolve different typographic styles, the book contains none of the technical jargon or tired old rules found in traditional tutorials but is packed with practical techniques and iconic examples.

Jasper Johns 0 - 9 Numerals Set is an iconic example of the Artist's transformation of a mundane subject into something visually complex and engaging, a theme central to Jasper Johns creative process.

For Race Riots and Salon Gatherings is an iconic example of Theaster Gates» groundbreaking, politically - engaged practice.

It was shot in the former home of an anonymous art collector which remains a iconic example of 1960s architecture and interior design.

The iconic example is of course The Persistence of Memory (1929), with its everlastingly famous soft watches.

Her work for the 2016 Roof Garden Commission at the Metropolitan Museum, documented here, merges two iconic examples of American architecture: the red barn and the infamous mansion on a hill from Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho — itself inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper.

Franklin Parrasch Gallery is pleased to present the first New York show of shaped, monochromatic paintings from 1965 - 66 by Ronald Davis — including four iconic examples that have not been on public view since the 1960's.

Additional highlights of the evening included Mark Rothko's No. 17, one of the artist's rare «blue» canvases, sold for $ 32,645,000, along with Clyfford Still's PH - 234 (1948), an iconic example of the artist at the height of his career, and one of the rare instances in which one of his works has come to market — sold for $ 28,165,000.

Iconic examples of Oldenburg's early sculpture on view include Giant BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich)(1963), French Fries and Ketchup (1963), and Soft Toilet (1966).