When it comes to architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most recognizable names in the world. “The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright” was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2019 – a rare recognition highlighting the creativity and impact of an individual designer. During this talk, Marta will discuss Wright’s creative evolution as illustrated by remarkable structures he seemingly shook out of his sleeve. We will explore key qualities of his work and discuss how these designs manage to withstand the test of time.
This event is free to the public and hosted at the Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH 45504.
Photograph by Thomas R. Schiff. This lecture is presented as part of collaborative programming between the Westcott House and the Springfield Museum of Art, which coincides with “Wright in Ohio” exhibition, on display at SMoA through May 19th, 2024.
About the speaker: Marta Wojcik has been involved with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House for almost two decades, first as the museum’s curator, and, since 2010, as executive director & curator. Wojcik grew up in Krakow, Poland, where she earned her Master’s in Art History at Jagiellonian University. At Westcott, she has successfully spearheaded many innovative programs recognized and supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Marta presented on the importance of built environment and creative placemaking at TEDxDayton (“Building Memories”). She is a 2021 recipient of the Wright Spirit Award for outstanding leadership as executive director & curator of the Westcott House. After her work day spent at the renowned Prairie style house, she returns to her Victorian era home in the South Fountain Historic District that she and her husband have been restoring for many years.
Questions? Email info@westcotthouse.org.
