Legendary architect Frank Gehry discusses his life and work, alongside his biographer, Pulitzer Prize–winning architectural critic Paul Goldberger, who wrote Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
They spoke to Leonard about Gehry's education in architecture in Los Angeles, how Japan inspired him, and why he hired a human rights lawyer to oversee his work in Abu Dhabi. When discussing his outlook on architecture, Gehry told Leonard "all great buildings are one room."
Check out Paul Goldberger's and Frank Gehry's guest picks below!
Paul Goldberger:
What have you read or seen lately (book, play, film, etc...) that moved or surprised you?
Hamilton
“Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living” by Jason Gay
Picasso sculpture at MoMA
Rothko at Houston MFA
What are you listening to right now?
WNYC
What’s the last great book you read?
“Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert
What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?
Los Angeles
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Chili
Frank Gehry:
What have you read or seen lately (book, play, film, etc...) that moved or surprised you?
Ben Carson
What are you listening to right now?
Goldberg Variations
What’s the last great book you read?
“Moby Dick” by Herman Melville
What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?
Art education in public schools
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Macaroni & cheese