The late American architect John Hejduk (1929 – 2000) believed that ideas were as important as buildings and that architecture had the power to evoke alternative worlds. Masques – popular royal entertainments of the 16th and 17th centuries featuring fantastical costumes and moving sets – inspired Hejduk to transform the way architecture is taught and imagined.
The Lancaster / Hanover Masque draws inspiration from an eclectic range of sources, including the novels of Thomas Hardy, English fairground attractions and American agricultural buildings. Hejduk used allegorical stories and a large cast of characters to deal with themes of life, death, love and virtue. The Widow is one such character in the masque.
‘London Masque’ was developed in collaboration with students from the Royal College of Art MA Interior Design programme.
The postcard features the following works:
(L) John Hejduk Widow's House from Lancaster/Hanover Masque, 1980-1982 Black felt-tip pen on laid paper, 26.7 x 31.6 cm John Hejduk fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture Permission granted by Estate of John Hejduk
(R) John Hejduk Widow's House from Lancaster/Hanover Masque, 1980-1982 Black felt-tip pen on laid paper, 26.5 x 31.3 cm John Hejduk fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture Permission granted by the Estate of John Hejduk
https://shop.royalacademy.org.uk/gifts-for-art-lovers/john-hejduk-postcard-widows-house-drawings34025John Hejduk Postcard - Widows House Drawingshttps://shop.royalacademy.org.uk/media/catalog/product/w/i/windows-house-drawing-pc-web.jpg0.20.75GBPOutOfStock/Cards & Gifting/Cards/Postcards/Sale/All Sale/Sale301419243<p>This postcard features two design drawings by the late architect John Hejduk, now realised in a large-scale installation at the RA.</p>
<p><em><a href="https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/john-hejduk">London Masque</a> </em>is currently on display in the Ronald and Rita McAulay Gallery.</p> <style>#html-body [data-pb-style=EJNN83S]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}</style><div data-content-type="row" data-appearance="contained" data-element="main"><div data-enable-parallax="0" data-parallax-speed="0.5" data-background-images="{}" data-background-type="image" data-video-loop="true" data-video-play-only-visible="true" data-video-lazy-load="true" data-video-fallback-src="" data-element="inner" data-pb-style="EJNN83S"><div data-content-type="text" data-appearance="default" data-element="main"><p>The late American architect John Hejduk (1929 – 2000) believed that ideas were as important as buildings and that architecture had the power to evoke alternative worlds. Masques – popular royal entertainments of the 16th and 17th centuries featuring fantastical costumes and moving sets – inspired Hejduk to transform the way architecture is taught and imagined.</p>
<p>The <em>Lancaster / Hanover Masque </em>draws inspiration from an eclectic range of sources, including the novels of Thomas Hardy, English fairground attractions and American agricultural buildings. Hejduk used allegorical stories and a large cast of characters to deal with themes of life, death, love and virtue. The Widow is one such character in the masque.</p>
<p>‘London Masque’ was developed in collaboration with students from the Royal College of Art MA Interior Design programme.</p>
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<p>The postcard features the following works:</p>
<p>(L) John Hejduk <br><em>Widow's House from Lancaster/Hanover Masque</em>, 1980-1982 <br>Black felt-tip pen on laid paper, 26.7 x 31.6 cm<br>John Hejduk fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture <br>Permission granted by Estate of John Hejduk</p>
<p>(R) John Hejduk <br><em>Widow's House from Lancaster/Hanover Masque</em>, 1980-1982 <br>Black felt-tip pen on laid paper, 26.5 x 31.3 cm<br>John Hejduk fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture <br>Permission granted by the Estate of John Hejduk</p></div></div></div>00add-to-cartstore_type:ShopShopPaper10.5 x 0.01 x 14cmYes