Falls the Shadow (Paperback)

Col Madigan

ISBN 10: 0987228102 / ISBN 13: 9780987228109

Published by Uro Publications, Collingwood, VIC, 2012

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Paperback. ***AUSTRALIAN TITLE*** The National Gallery of Australia is arguably both the most fascinating and the most contentious building in Australia. No book, however, has ever been published on this remarkable work of modernist Australian architecture until now. 'Falls the Shadow: From Idea to Reality, The National Gallery of Australia' documents the controversy, challenges and accomplishments of this radical building - and the ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the building s lead architect, Col Madigan, to participate in the revisions to the gallery by a succession of NGA Directors over a 20-year period. Featuring 11 essays by a range of voices from the Australian architecture community, from Daryl Jackson to Richard Goodwin and from Angelo Candalepas to Jennifer Taylor, a picture is formed of an under-appreciated modern Australian milestone. With photography by Max Dupain, the book tells a story that has passion, contradiction and even melodrama and reflects the personality of the man whose vision drove the enterprise. The gallery is Col Madigan's masterpiece, but also, the nation's masterpiece."AUTHOR: Paul McGillick is the Editorial Director of Habitus and Indesign magazines, and is a well-known and respected commentator on Australian architecture and design. Illustrated throughout This work documents the controversy, challenges and accomplishments of the radical National Gallery of Australia building, arguably the most fascinating and contentious building in Australia. Features 11 essays by a rang of authors that paint a solid picture of the under-appreciated modern Australian milestone. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Falls the Shadow (Paperback)
• Publisher: Uro Publications, Collingwood, VIC
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0987228102
• ISBN 13: 9780987228109
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The National Gallery of Australia is arguably both the most fascinating and the most contentious building in Australia. No book, however, has ever been published on this remarkable work of modernist Australian architecture – until now. Falls the Shadow: From Idea to Reality, The National Gallery of Australia documents the controversy, challenges and accomplishments of this radical building - and the ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the building’s lead architect, Col Madigan, to participate in the revisions to the gallery by a succession of NGA Directors over a 20-year period. Featuring 11 essays by a range of voices from the Australian architecture community, from Daryl Jackson to Richard Goodwin and from Angelo Candalepas to Jennifer Taylor, a picture is formed of an under-appreciated modern Australian milestone.With photography by Max Dupain, the book tells a story that’s passion, contradiction and even melodrama reflects the personality of the man whose vision drove the enterprise. The gallery is Col Madigan’s masterpiece, but also, the nation’s masterpiece.

About the Author

Editor Paul McGillick is the Editorial Director of Habitus and Indesign magazines, and is a well-known and respected commentator on Australian architecture and design.