Weisman Art Museum
- Architect
- Frank Gehry
- Year
- 1934
- Style
- Deconstructivism
- City
- Twin Cities, MN
The Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis was designed by Frank Gehry, a globally significant architect. Its deconstructivist, metal-clad forms give the museum a strong, sculptural presence on the street, distinct from the buildings around it.
the building
Metal-clad forms. Gehry's characteristic deconstructivist metal cladding gives the museum a strong, sculptural street presence unlike its surroundings.
the style
Deconstructivism (c. 1985–present): Fragmented, colliding volumes and tilted planes: controlled architectural chaos.
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Frank Gehry, a globally significant architect, designed the Weisman Art Museum.
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nearby
- Rarig Center
- Malcom Moos Health Sciences Tower
- McNamara Alumni Center
- Riverside Plaza
- B. O. Cutter House
- First Congregational Church