In Memoriam – Architect B.V. Doshi Docomomo International is saddened to hear of the passing of the Indian architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi. Recipient of the Pritzker Prize, he was a prolific figure in modern Indian architecture, with a career that spanned over 70 years. One of Doshi’s many achievements was his work on the Indian… Continue reading In Memoriam: B.V. Doshi
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In Memoriam: Klára Kubicková
In memory of Klára Kubicková The DOCOMOMO community lost a very dear old friend in Klára Kubicková. Born in 1936 in Levice, Klará went through the turbulent history of the republic of Czechoslovakia, WW2, the communist rule from 1948 till 1990 and the independent Slovak republic since 1993.As art historian curator at the Slovak National… Continue reading In Memoriam: Klára Kubicková
In Memoriam: Jorge O. Gazaneo, architect
Jorge O. Gazaneo, 1928-2022 It is with sadness that DOCOMOMO International announces the passing away of architect Jorge O. Gazaneo. Below is an obituary by DOCOMOMO honorary president, Hubert-Jan Henket. Photos by Carolina Quiroga. It was a fabulous summer’s day, the 3rd of September 1990. Delegates from 12 countries, interested in the ideas and conservation… Continue reading In Memoriam: Jorge O. Gazaneo, architect