Author: Marcus Trimble

The Economist reviews a new exhibition celebrating Andrea Palladio, “Palladio, 500 Anni: La Grande Mostra” at the Palazzo Barbaran da Porto in Vicenza.

Peter Schjeldahl on Giorgio Morandi’s still-lifes: ‘The paintings present objects singly, side by side, or in overlapping groups. They feel monumental because they are viewed at eye level, or from just above. (Morandi, who stood six feet four, built a high table that he often used for that purpose.)’ New Yorker.

The Independent looks at the legacy of Le Corbusier on the eve of a major retrospective of his work Le Corbusier – The Art of Architecture.

Photos of some seriously beautiful models out of Peter Zumthor’s office on display in Lisbon.

This is pretty fun. Local designer Chris Doyle has made a set of guidelines for his own personal identity. With colour palletes, seating styles and incorrect use of clothing.

Ken Adams, set designer, talks about the War Room from Dr Strangelove. Concept Sketch.