Season Guide 18 February – 23 May 2015 WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON Exhibition Talks & Events Illustration © The Huntarian, University of Glasgow Talk Mackintosh – The Making of a Modern Man Tuesday 17 March 6.30pm – 8.20pm £15/£10 RIBA members, friends, students Charles Rennie Mackintosh's unique approach marked a break from the fussy traditions of the 19th Century and established him as a leading figure of Art Nouveau. Working across disciplines his projects attracted widespread acclaim in Europe and elsewhere. From the Herald Building to the world famous Glasgow School of Art, his buildings today define the city of his birth, but what factors contributed to this phenomenal success? What lay behind the making of this modern man? Mackintosh Architecture has been developed in association with The Hunterian, University of Glasgow. It marks the completion of a four-year AHRC-funded research project led by The Hunterian into Mackintosh’s architecture. The exhibition is supported by the Monument Trust and RIBA Patrons. Group visits We welcome groups of all kinds. To ensure you make the most of your trip, please contact us in advance at [email protected] Visit architecture.com/mackintosh for more information #Mackintosh2015 Ticket price of this event includes a donation to The Mackintosh Appeal campaign to rebuild the Glasgow School of Art. Display Beyond Mackintosh – Contemporary works by Katy Dove, Liz Lochhead & Lucy Reynolds The Studio Space, 18 February – 23 May Monday to Sunday 10am – 5pm and Tuesdays 10am – 8pm FREE To complement Mackintosh Architecture four artworks – one audio piece, one poem and two animations are shown in adjacent spaces to the main Architecture Gallery. The projects bring the creative spirit of Glasgow to 66 Portland Place. Some respond directly to Mackintosh’s masterpiece, the Glasgow School of Art. Others subtly evoke the artistic processes, techniques and style of Mackintosh. Collectively they enable connections to be made between Glasgow at the turn of the century and today when the art school continues to act as a key creative artery of the city. ©Katy Dove Front cover illustration © The Huntarian, University of Glasgow Highlights of the exhibition include a number of his exquisitely detailed, and highly characteristic, ink drawings for projects including the Glasgow Herald Building, Scotland Street School, and The Hill House; his original design for the Glasgow School of Art along with film footage and a model of the school and a selection of stunning watercolours. © T & R Annan Mackintosh Architecture The Architecture Gallery, 18 February – 23 May Monday to Sunday 10am – 5pm and Tuesdays 10am – 8pm FREE Celebrated worldwide, Charles Rennie Mackintosh is one of the leading figures of late 19th and early 20th Century architecture. Mackintosh Architecture charts a career marked as much by its difficulties as by its successes. It is the first substantial exhibition to be devoted to his architecture and features over 60 original drawings and watercolours, as well as models, films and portraits. Seen together they reveal the evolution of his style from his early apprenticeship to his later projects as an individual architect and designer. Discussion chaired by broadcaster Kevin McCloud with Pamela Robertson (Curator and Professor of Mackintosh Studies, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow), Dan Cruickshank (Historian and TV presenter), Clare Devine (Director of Architecture at Design Council) and Prof. Chris Platt (Head of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art). Katy Dove, Meaning in action 3 66 Portland Place Building Tours Every Friday from 27 February to 22 May (excluding Good Friday) 2.30pm – 3.30pm £5 Book online, or pay on the door (first come, first served) Much like Charles Rennie Mackintosh, architect Grey Wornum worked closely with his artist wife Miriam to design the RIBA headquarters building at 66 Portland Place. For a discounted price during the Mackintosh season, join us for a tour of our unique building full of beautiful Art Deco inspired details, interesting architectural history and hidden stories. Private Views and Building Tours If you are interested in arranging a private view of the exhibition or a building tour, please contact us on 020 7307 3699 or email [email protected] ‘It was truly the most interesting tour, we all enjoyed it tremendously and hope to make a return visit.’ Full programme and list of contributors are featured online at architecture.com/mackintosh 4 St Peter's College, Cardross, Dunbartonshire © RIBA Library Photographs Collection Late Tuesday Great Scots! – Architecture, Invention and Icons Tuesday 31 March 6pm – 10pm FREE The Scottish have a reputation for bold building. From the neoclassical and gothic to art noveau and modernist, architecture in Scotland has consistently reinvented itself, while its architects and engineers have crossed the globe leaving a legacy of structures and Scots style in all parts of the world. In a special late evening of talks, films, workshops and more, RIBA charts 200 years of ‘Great Scots!’ architecture and invention – celebrating its evolution and its icons. Drawing Workshop Repeat, Refine, Re-Draw Explore & Draw Saturday 21 March 11am – 4pm £30/£20 students This practical drawing workshop investigates how Mackintosh used pattern and repetition to develop his own distinct style. Participants will examine a selection of original hand drawings by Mackintosh before taking part in an on-site drawing session at Triton Square. Suitable for artists at all levels, including beginners. With Marianne Holm Hansen. Spiral Staircase, Mackintosh Tower, The Lighthouse, Glasgow © VisitScotland Friday Tours & Talks Every Friday from 27 February to 22 May (excluding Good Friday) 1.30pm – 2.30pm FREE Book online Discover more about the fascinating story of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the exhibition and the themes it raises through a new series of tours by RIBA curators with accompanying talks from a range of guest contributors, including; Twentieth Century Society Director Catherine Croft, historian Alan Powers, author of ‘Mr Mac and Me’ Esther Freud and film curator Richard Martin. Talk Cities of Modernity – European Art and Architecture 1880–1914 Tuesday 21 April 6.30pm – 8.20pm £9/£6.50 RIBA members, friends, students At the close of the 19th Century, Europe was booming. Its thriving industrial economies were churning out new machines and products and drawing hundreds of thousands into its cities with the promise of prosperity and excitement. It was an age of progress where architects, artists, designers, romantics and revolutionaries anticipated the future with confidence, ushering in a period of great experiment and urban change. Photography Workshop Total Architecture I: Repetition and Pattern Point & Shoot Saturday 9 May 11am – 4 pm £30/£20 students Taking inspiration from Mackintosh’s idea of Total Design, this practical photography workshop includes a study session looking at a selection of original Mackintosh drawings followed by an on-location photography shoot exploring the use of repetition and pattern in architectural practice. Please note this workshop is linked to Total Architecture II. With Marianne Holm Hansen. From Glasgow to Vienna and Paris to Barcelona, we host a one night European tour charting the bright lights and beating hearts of a new continent chaired by writer and critic Justin MGuirk with Stephen Smith (BBC Newsnight Cultural Correspondent), Alan Powers (Author and historian) and Greg Votalato (Royal College of Art/V&A). The full list of contributors can be found online at architecture.com/mackintosh Visit architecture.com/mackintosh for more information and to book #Mackintosh2015 5 WHAT’S ON Photography Workshop Point & Shoot Total Architecture II: The Past in the Present Saturday 16 May 11am – 4pm £30/£20 students Inspired by Mackintosh’s considered references to historical and vernacular architecture, this practical photography workshop uses the camera to investigate traces of the past in contemporary design. The day includes an on-site photo shoot and a plenary discussion. Stained Glass Workshop With the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts Friday 10 April 11am; 1pm; 2pm; 3pm (45-minute sessions) £5/participant, children must be accompanied by an adult Design and take home your very own stained glass creations. Learn about the key principles of geometry and stylisation inspired by nature and be inspired by Mackintosh’s unique floral designs and motifs. Rainy Day Mackintosh Friday 13 March Listen to some rainy day stories before using tissue paper, crayons and cellophane to add rain showers and puddles to works by Mackintosh. All About Castles Friday 10 April Build a fantastic castle and clip-clop around on imaginary horses before settling in for a castlethemed story. Flowers and Plants Friday 24 April Search Mackintosh’s work for flowers and plants and print your own floral wallpaper. © RIBA 6 Drop in to our morning sessions for little architects to listen to stories, sing songs, play games and create your own artworks inspired by great architecture. LEGO® Friends Fun: Build your Dream Family Home Friday 20 February 11am – 4pm FREE, drop in (recommended ages 6+) Come along to our LEGO® Friends workshop, hosted by the UK’s Only Certified LEGO Professional, and build and customise your dream family home with a modern edge. Explore Mackintosh Architecture for inspiration, spot prizes throughout the day and goody bags for attendees. © RIBA Visit architecture.com/mackintosh for more information and to book #Mackintosh2015 10am – 10.45am. All sessions are £2/child to be paid on the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. First come, first served. Family Fun With Marianne Holm Hansen. From chairs and cars to homes and handbags, we chart his legacy through a century of some of the greatest collaborations and crossovers and asks is 'Total architecture' good for us? Should architects get more creative or should they stick to what they know best? Discussion chaired with architecture and design critic at The Guardian, Oliver Wainwright with Roger Billcliffe (Mackintosh Historian & Author), David Nelson (Head of Design, Fosters + Partners), Catherine Ince (Curator, Barbican Art Gallery) and Zaha Hadid Architects. Building Blocks for the under 5s © LEGO The Mackintosh House, Glasgow © The Huntarian, University of Glasgow Talk Beyond Buildings – Architects as designers and makers Tuesday 12 May 6.30pm – 8.20pm £9/£6.50 RIBA members, friends, students Mackintosh was one of the first architects to embrace a 'Total' approach to design. Working with artists and makers at the end of the 19th century, he oversaw the creation of all manner of objects, fixtures and furnishings that took him beyond buildings. Through necessity and invention, architects since his time have reached out into the world of interiors, furniture and products and in doing so have created some of the most iconic spaces and objects of the past 100 years. For children, families and young people Booking online in advance is advisable, some spaces may be available on the door on a first come, first served basis. 7 Design Quest for ages 7–11 11am – 4pm. All sessions are £35 (£20 – if eligible for free school lunch). Booking online essential Stained Glass Thursday 9 April Experiment with light and colour to create your own magical patterns inspired by Mackintosh. Take home your own ‘stained glass’ creation! With Rosie Fuller. Our House Friday 10 April In a series of games and challenges inspired by the life and work of Mackintosh, design and build a house for a rather curious family. Mack to the Street Wednesday 8 April Bollards and benches. Streetlamps and post boxes. What is street furniture, and how does it define where we live? Explore Mackintosh’s work before designing your own masterpiece of Art Nouveau street furniture for display in RIBA’s headquarters. With Carla Ferrari. Bring Your Drawings to Life Monday 13 April Inspired by Mackintosh’s life-like and realistic drawings explore and practice a wide range of drawing techniques that will bring your original architectural designs to life. With Daniel Wallis. © RIBA With Zoë Allen. ‘Bewitching! Great, relaxed and fun way to get creative and constructive.’ Skill Up for ages 15–18 A Sense of Style Thursday 2 April Taking inspiration from the marriage of art and architecture in the work of Mackintosh, learn and practice various architectural drawing techniques that will inform your style and work. With Marianne Design Day for ages 11–15 11am – 4pm. £35 (£20 – if eligible for free school lunch). Booking online essential Total Architecture 1 Thursday 9 April Thinking about architecture? Hear directly from RIBA representatives and currently enrolled students about what it is like to study architecture at university. Meet like-minded young people and develop your technical and drawing skills while working to a set architectural brief. With Katie Kennedy. To find out more about other RIBA events and activities like these outside our Mackintosh season, please visit architecture.com/learning © RIBA 8 Inside/Outside Monday 13 April Mackintosh practiced a holistic approach to architecture that gave equal weight to interior and exterior design. Take inspiration from Mackintosh’s ‘total design’ and design a structure from the inside out. With Zoë Allen. © RIBA Visit architecture.com/mackintosh for more information and to book #Mackintosh2015 With Katie Kennedy. Holm Hansen. Font and Centre Thursday 2 April From calligraphy to graffiti, discover the craftsmanship of drawing letters. Use pen, print or spray paint to express your own unique style in a signature font! With Carla Ferrari. Mash-Up Architecture Tuesday 7 April Mackintosh used elements of historical buildings, art, pop culture and contemporary design to create a signature style of architecture. Use collage and different drawing techniques to mash up text, logos and patterns into architectural creations that say something about you. With Marianne Holm Hansen. Total Architecture 2 Friday 10 April Create a winning architectural portfolio. Learn what makes a good portfolio – and how to avoid making a bad one! Get tips and tricks to make your work stand out from the crowd. Present your work in a style guaranteed to get you noticed. 11am – 4pm. £35 (£20 – if eligible for free school lunch). Booking online essential 9 WHAT’S ON Coming soon Brilliant moments They can be marvelled at. Illustration © The Huntarian, University of Glasgow WIN Download the brief at www.cassart.co.uk/mackintosh2015 Enter before Monday 5th April #InspiredByMackintosh2015 The Brutalist Playground Opening 10 June 2015 Brutalism evoked a new ethics in post-war architecture. It questioned the pre-war Modern Movement while pursuing a renewed socialist agenda. Today, however, these structures are remembered largely for their failure, characterised by the image of rough concrete and desolate landscaping. The Brutalist Playground is an immersive, touchable and conceptual installation that will reveal examples of play designed for these structures. It will encourage visitors to look at the materiality and visual language of Brutalist landscapes in new ways while questioning present-day design for play. A BRILLIANT BREAK TO GLASGOW! VISITSCOTLAND.COM/MACKINTOSH Mackintosh Building, Glasgow School of Art Love architecture? Become a RIBA Friend today Scotland. A land of brilliant moments. Please contact us on 020 7307 3707 or [email protected] for more information Visit architecture.com/mackintosh to find out more and get involved #Mackintosh2015 10 Tony Ray-Jones / RIBA Library Photographs Collection Discover the RIBA Collections Open to everyone and without charge, the British Architectural Library and its collections form the largest and most comprehensive resource in the United Kingdom for research and information on all aspects of architecture. We welcome groups from schools, colleges, universities and societies who wish to find out more about our collections and our RIBA headquarters building at 66 Portland Place. We can offer bespoke, hands-on sessions to discover our books, drawings, models and more, as well as private tours of both the building and the RIBA Library. Palladianism Opening 9 September 2015 With a focus on contemporary architecture, this exhibition explores how the design principles of Andrea Palladio have been interpreted, copied and re-imagined across time and space in very different ways since his death in 1580. It includes previously unexplored and never exhibited works that put Palladio in a new social context and brings out unexpected stories about the impact of his legacy on functionality and style. It also questions how a style and approach to architecture that Palladio intended to be democratic is now associated with wealth and privilege. Our RIBA Friends of Architecture programme is a great way for anyone with an interest in architecture, design and the built world to get more out of our packed season of exhibitions and events. Treat yourself or a fellow architecture aficionado to a year of benefits, including an exclusive biannual magazine, discounted tickets to events, 10% off in the RIBA Bookshop, Café and Bistro at 66 Portland Place, as well as access to an exclusive Friends-only events programme. Discover more and become a Friend online at architecture.com/friends, email [email protected] or call 0207 307 3810. 11 Visitor Information Whether you’re new to the RIBA or a regular visitor, we welcome you to discover, be inspired by and participate in architecture. RIBA, 66 Portland Place Oxford Circus/Regent’s Park/Great Portland St Bookshop Visit the RIBA Bookshop for a range of gifts inspired by the exhibition and books on Mackintosh. Also available at ribabookshops.com Library Discover one of the world’s greatest architecture resources. Free to visit, our library has more than 3.5 million items covering all aspects of architecture, from prehistory to the present day. Photo ID required for entry. Our regular exhibitions, events, workshops and activities are just part of our unique 66 Portland Place visitor experience. Visit us to also enjoy our bookshop, restaurant and extensive library. Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm Tuesdays 10am to 8pm Access Step-free access, a non-motorised wheel chair and lifts to all floors are available. Guide dogs are welcome. Supporting Us RIBA is a registered charity (no. 210566) and not-for-profit organisation, relying on the generosity of individuals, companies and Trusts and Foundations to ensure we continue to provide a diverse and exciting programme. Find out more at architecture.com/supporttheriba Bistro at 66 This well-kept secret, on the 1st floor, offers a bistro style menu with a selection of hot and cold foods. The modern British cuisine uses high-quality local ingredients, based on traditional British recipes with a modern twist. Bistro Offer To celebrate the Mackintosh exhibition, we will be reflecting the architect's Scottish heritage with a special lunch menu, featuring salmon hot cured at RIBA, lardo wrapped venison and shortbread ice cream. Café at 66 Inspired by the traditional continental bakery and with cool Modernist styling by Azman Architects, it is a great spot to stop and enjoy a coffee, Tea and pastry, For something more substantial around lunchtime, get creative and mix and match our fresh salads with a selection of sandwiches. Café Offer Buy any hot drink in the Café at 66 and enjoy a complimentary homemade Mackintosh shortbread biscuit when you present this season guide. Keep in touch Visit architecture.com/enews to stay informed about our latest exhibitions, news and events by email. #Mackintosh2015 architecture.com/mackintosh Royal Institute of British Architects 66 Portland Place London W1B 1AD T 020 7580 5533 architecture.com Registered charity no. 210566
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