Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (18861969) was one of the most significant and influential architects in history. His designs and buildingsto say nothing of his thought and writingcontinue to this day to spark heated debates on achievement and failure in modern architecture. And hes the rare architect whose influence and reputation spread beyond the fieldwhich this book demonstrates powerfully.
Almost Nothing collects work by one hundred painters, sculptors, photographers, film directors, designers, cartoonists, and architects that comment on or appropriate buildings, designs, and statements by or images of the legendary architect. New Yorkbased architect and writer Christian Bjone amplifies the selections with a commentary offering rich background information on the individual artists and the depicted art works, and the result is a striking celebration of Mies van der Rohes lasting influence.