Deconstructivist Architects (1990)
By the end of the 1980's a new architectural sensibility challenged the prevailing post-Modern attitude and brought forth new and daring designs. Driven by the philosophy and theory of Jacques Derrida, the architects of Deconstructivism are rooted in a movement that urges us to examine the space we move through. Deconstructivist Architects documents explosive and seemingly chaotic structures from Vienna to L.A., and interviews those who pursue its aesthetic issues. Filmed on location with the architects and at the Museum of Modern Art's exhibition Deconstructivist Architecture, which was curated by Philip Johnson.
Director: Michael Blackwood
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: December 31, 1990
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Blackwood
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deconstructivist Architects about?
- By the end of the 1980's a new architectural sensibility challenged the prevailing post-Modern attitude and brought forth new and daring designs. Driven by the philosophy and theory of Jacques Derrida, the architects of Deconstructivism are rooted in a movement that urges us to examine the space we move through. Deconstructivist Architects documents explosive and seemingly chaotic structures from Vienna to L.A., and interviews those who pursue its aesthetic issues. Filmed on location with the architects and at the Museum of Modern Art's exhibition Deconstructivist Architecture, which was curated by Philip Johnson.
- Who directed Deconstructivist Architects?
- Deconstructivist Architects was directed by Michael Blackwood.
- Who stars in Deconstructivist Architects?
- Deconstructivist Architects stars Jacques Derrida, Peter Eisenman, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Coop Himmelblau, Jeffrey Kipnis.
- How long is Deconstructivist Architects?
- Deconstructivist Architects has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).