Glass House Conversations

Glasshouseconversations.org builds on the legacy of Philip Johnson and David Whitney, who brought people from diverse backgrounds together to shape the cultural dialogue of the 20th Century. This dialogue was extended through the 2008-2009 Glass House Conversations series held at The Philip Johnson Glass House, and now through online conversations at Glasshouseconversations.org. Each week The Glass House selects a host from across the creative disciplines of architecture, art, design, landscape architecture and preservation. Hosts put forth a provocation in the form of a question or a debate topic, and responders worldwide have five days or less to join the online conversation. A new conversation runs every week at Glasshouseconversations.org. For more info on the history of Philip Johnson and David Whitney please visit Philipjohnsonglasshouse.org.

Glass House’s Conversations

Conversation Topic	Host	Date
Philip Johnson's glasses were his signature, his Glass House was his "Pavilion for viewing nature." What design spectacles – eyewear or event – have had a significant impact on you?	Cay Sophie Rabinowitz	March 19, 2012
If architecture is an inherently political act, where, why and how does political and social consciousness begin and locate itself within the process?	Mary Ellen Carroll	November 20, 2011
Glass House Moderated This Conversation Could you live in the Glass House?	Glass House Conversations	October 9, 2011
What makes the Glass House sublime?	Rena Zurofsky	September 19, 2011
Glass House Moderated This Conversation How is creative talent supported today? Are there great advocates? Who are they?	Glass House Conversations	September 7, 2011
How can historic places pursue new forms of social and cultural engagement that respect the legacy of their history?	David Velasco	August 23, 2011
How do you pinpoint a singular moment or experience to preserve?	Kazys Varnelis	July 25, 2011
Conservation of minimalist artist Donald Judd's site-specific sculpture Untitled, 1971 begins this week at the Glass House: what philosophical and technical questions arise about the preservation of the work and the legacy of Donald Judd?	Flavin Judd	July 18, 2011
What would you do, if you could pursue your interests without compromise?	Irene Shum Allen	July 3, 2011
If we were to throw a party, an updated version of Johnson's salons, who should we invite?	Marc Kushner	June 26, 2011
How does color affect your life?	Donald Kaufman + Taffy Dahl	June 19, 2011
Glass House gave the Final Word Glass House Moderated This Conversation Where would you live: the Philip Johnson Glass House or the Mies van der Rohe Farnsworth House?	Glass House Conversations	June 12, 2011
Glass House Moderated This Conversation What is the appropriate balance between object preservation and public access in creating an active legacy?	Glass House Conversations	April 25, 2011
Glass House Moderated This Conversation What were your top 3 inspirations in 2010?	Glass House Conversations	December 20, 2010
Glass House Moderated This Conversation What topic, question or host would you be interested in for a future Glass House Conversation?	Glass House Conversations	November 22, 2010
Glass House Moderated This Conversation When and where has access to the creative process of designers and artists had value for you?	Glass House Conversations	August 9, 2010
What is your favorite design destination in the world and why?	Alice Twemlow	June 28, 2010
Glass House Moderated This Conversation In today's noisy world, what does it mean to be attentive?	Glass House Conversations	June 21, 2010
Glass House Moderated This Conversation How do you define place?	Glass House Conversations	June 14, 2010
Glass House Moderated This Conversation When, where and how have you experienced the ordinary becoming the extraordinary?	Glass House Conversations	May 24, 2010

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