Exhibition Archives Fall 1999

1999 Carnegie International

The Pritzker Architecture Prize
1979-1999
November 6, 1999 through February 27, 2000

The Pritzker Architecture Prize, an international honor established in 1979, is often described as "the Nobel Prize of architecture." It is awarded annually to an architect whose buildings reflect an extraordinary combination of talent, vision, and commitment to high-quality design and who has made significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture. Recipients include some of the world's foremost architects, among them Philip Johnson, Richard Meier, Frank Gehry, Fumihiko Maki, Rafael Moneo, Renzo Piano, and this year's honoree, Norman Foster. This exhibition of more than 100 drawings will feature a representative project by each architect, providing a survey of contemporary architecture around the world.

The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1979-1999 is organized by The Art Institute of Chicago and is made possible by The Hyatt Foundation.

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Neapolitan Presepio
November 26, 1999 - January 9, 2000

A visit to see the museum's Neapolitan Presepio, one of the finest miniature nativity scenes of its kind, is a Pittsburgh holiday tradition. More than 100 figures, created between 1700 and 1830 by Italian craftsmen, represent the Neapolitan concept of the Nativity in a richly detailed panorama of village life at the time of Jesus' birth. Framed by the magnificent holiday trees, the Presepio is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

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