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The Wright Picture Exhibit
“The Wright Picture” is a unique exhibition of photographs taken during the last 20 years of Frank Lloyd Wright´s life by acclaimed architectural photographer, Pedro E. Guerrero.
Exquisitely composed, with an eye to detail, texture, shadow and light, they document in a personal way Frank Lloyd Wright´s creative and social life from 1940 until his death in 1959. The exhibit features 62 of Guerrero´s classic black-and-white images, including Wright portraits, Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, Taliesin in Scottsdale, Arizona and private homes and public buildings.
Wright hired Guerrero in 1939 to interpret both his life and his work. For the next two decades, Guerrero became the chief visual intermediary between Wright and the architect´s eager audience.
Guerrero´s work has appeared in numerous documentaries on Wright, including Ken Burns´ film on the architect produced for PBS in 1999. His work has also been shown as part of Wright Exhibitions at the museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art and the Guggenheim Museum. His book, Picturing Wright: An Album from Frank Lloyd Wright´s Photographer, was published in 1994.
The entire exhibit can be viewed daily during building hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as part of the daily public tour at 1:00 p.m.
Selected images from the exhibit are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
“The Wright Picture” exhibition was organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and letters and has been generously supported by the Overture Foundation and the Madison Community Foundation. All photos included in this section are copyrighted by Pedro E. Guerrero. Any copying or reuse of these images in any way is strictly prohibited. To inquire about obtaining permission to use any of these images, please contact Dixie Legler at dixi36@yahoo.com
The Wright Design Series
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Wright Design Series was inspired by master designer Frank Lloyd Wright, who, although known for his architectural designs, also created designs in furniture, clothing, textiles and tableware. The free lecture/discussions highlight a wide array of design topics, including architecture. Relevant topics relating to design in everyday life are addressed, including the design of objects, environments, information, and experiences. Topics for the series are chosen with input from an advisory committee comprised of professionals and experts in the fields of architecture, interior design, graphic design/visual communication and industrial design. The series is intended to appeal to everyone with an interest in design... from design professionals to the avid learning enthusiast.
The lecture series is sponsored by Southwest Chapter AIA Wisconsin, Monona Terrace, Frank Lloyd Wright® Wisconsin, and is supported by a grant from the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from the Overture Foundation.
Thursday, March 15
7:00pm - Lecture Hall
"An Architectural Impact on Community: New Orleans"
Presented by Allen Eskew, FAIA, Principal of Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
Thursday, March 29
Presented by Harmony Susalla, Designer
Thursday, April 12
7:00pm - Madison Ballroom C
"Great Un-expectations x PechaKucha"
**“I wish these went year-round. Always impressed by the audience gathered and Qs asked.” --Anonymous, winter 2010
**Beautiful meeting room; these lectures are a gift to all who enjoy the marvelous design of this facility - Steve, Madison 2010
Guided Tours of Monona Terrace
“I think that the history of the building of Monona Terrace is important for people to know. It is one of the city's "jewels"!” –Anonymous, May, 2010
2012
January 1, 2, 3, 4, 16
April 8
May 28
July 2, 3, 4, 5
September 3, 9
November 22, 23
December 24, 25
Individuals and groups of less than ten are invited to join us on our daily public tour at 1:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 per adult and $2.00 per student. Tickets may be purchased in the Gift Shop. Parties of fewer than 10 do not require reservations.
Groups of 10 or more should schedule their tour three weeks in advance. Call the Tourism Coordinator at 608.261.4015. Group fees are $3.00 per adult and $2.00 per student. Bus parking passes are available for a $5.00 fee. Inquire about our additional services, including introductory slide presentations and video loans. Please report delays or cancellation as soon as possible. Without notification, our guides can wait only 20 minutes for your arrival.
Students will explore how the building is inspired by its environment and simple geometry. Your visit complements curricula in Wisconsin history, art, design and community planning. Student admission is $2.00 per student; Dane County student admission is $1.00 per student. Teachers and chaperones receive complementary admission. There must be at least one adult chaperone for every 10 students on the tour. Please call the Tourism Coordinator at 608.261.4015 to make a reservation. There are no indoor lunch facilities at Monona Terrace. Our rooftop and nearby Olin Park are available for picnics. Bus parking and passenger drop-off is accessible from the Wilson Street entrance to Monona Terrace. Click here to view the Monona Terrace parking map. To learn more, go here.
“When asked after the trip what their favorite site was, many students picked the Monona Terrace! All students really liked seeing the building and what Mr. Wright did with the surrounding area. It is such a beautiful facility!” –Anonymous, May, 2009
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