Weekly dispatches on architecture, design, and cities
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A conversation with Bart-Jan Polman, curator of a new exhibition at Columbia on Sorkin’s work as writer, architect, and urban designer; plus, best and worst takes on LACMA, the New Museum, and the Trump library
Instead of a Porsche, the once-scrappy institution has treated itself, as it nears its 50th birthday, to a sleek and pricey (if shoddy!) Koolhaas; in lieu of collecting artworks, it seems to be collecting buildings
The backstory is extensive! Plus: Frank Gehry R.I.P.
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