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MoMA explores Henri Labrouste's work as a key milestone in the evolution of architecture

Various drawings/watercolors from the series "Restoration project, Temple of Hera ("Portique"), Paestum Fourth-year envoi from Rome" 1828, by French architect Henri Labrouste, part of the exhibit, "Henri Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light" on view at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The exhibition highlights his work in architecture and libraries in particular and is open March 10 to June 24. It is organized by MOMA, Cité de l’architecture & du patrimoine and Bibliothèque nationale de France. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA. NEW YORK, NY.- Henri Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light, the first solo exhibition of Labrouste’s work in the United States, highlights his work as a key milestone in the evolution of modern architecture, libraries in particular. The exhibition is on view from March 10 to June 24, 2013. Over 200 works, from original drawings—many of them watercolors of haunting beauty and precision—to vintage and modern photographs, films, and architectural models illustrate the power of his works, the uniqueness of their decorative details and the prominence he gave to new materials, in particular to iron and cast iron. The exhibition is organized by Barry Bergdoll, The Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design, The Museum of Modern Art; Corinne Bélier, chief curator, Cité de l’architecture & du patrimoine; and Marc Le Coeur, art historian, Bibliothèque nationale de France, département des Estampes et de la photographie