Last night I was perusing Netflix when I came across Visual Acoustics - a documentary celebrating the life and work of architectural photographer Julius Shulman directed by Eric Bricker. I'm not quite sure how I had never heard of Shulman before, but his images defined the development of the modern architecture.
Shulman is a charismatic, creative, unique individual with a great sense of humour. When watching the film his ability to tell a story through his lens is apparent. His depictions of buildings by Richard Neutra, Frank Llyod Wright and Pierre Koenig among others are truly arresting in their simple, but powerful presence.
Shulman passed away in 2009, but his images live on and continue to inspire many today.
CASE STUDY HOUSE #22, LOS ANGELES 1960
Architect Pierre Koenig
KAUFMANN HOUSE, PALM SPRINGS 1947
Architect Richard Neutra
CASE STUDY HOUSE #22, LOS ANGELES 1956 - 1958
Architect Pierre Koenig
V.C MORRIS SHOP, SAN FRANCISCO 1951
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright
ARANGO HOUSE "MARBRISA", ACAPULCO, 1973
Architect John Lautner
Also loving Julius Shulman Los Angeles - Great book which will be a definite addition to my library.
http://www.amazon.com/Julius-Shulman-Los-Angeles-Metropolis/dp/0847835480
Image Credits:
1. http://www.livincool.com/
2. From http://whereisthecool.com/ by Julius Shulman
3. http://www.artnet.com/ by Julius Shulman
4. http://www.ananasamiami.com/ by Julius Shulman
5. http://www.ananasamiami.com/ by Julius Shulman
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