On the eve of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will present an illustrated talk by artist and author Jason Beal on “Sandfuture,” his forthcoming publication about the life of World Trade Center architect Minoru Yamasaki (1912–1986), followed by a book signing. The program, on Friday, September 10, from 6 to 8 PM in the Lichtenstein Theater, will be introduced by Parrish Art Museum Director Kelly Taxter.
Sandfuture presents a thorough portrait of Yamasaki, who remains on the margins of history despite the enormous influence of his work on American architecture and society. From the central thread of Yamasaki’s life, the book spirals outward to include reflections on a wide range of subjects: the perils of sick buildings, transformations in the contemporary art market, the figure of the architect in literature and film, and the broader social and political implications of how—and for whom—cities are built. But the book is also about Beal, an artist who is interrogating art and architecture’s role in culture after the drastic changes in New York following a decade bracketed by terrorism and natural disaster.
Advance ticket purchase with pre-event registration is required. The talk will also be livestreamed. Visit www.parrishart.org.