M+ Exhibition: New Exhibition 'I.M. Pei: Life as Architecture'

Impressive architectural landmarks 🤍 give cities their unique character and soul. Just visited M+ 👉🏻 There's a new exhibition 'I.M. Pei: Life as Architecture'. It's the first major retrospective of the world-renowned contemporary architect I.M. Pei. The exhibition spans six sections and features over 400 items, including drawings, sketches, videos, models, and photographs, many of which are being shown for the first time. It's definitely worth taking your time to explore! What fascinated me the most was the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris, designed by I.M. Pei. At the time 🤍, this groundbreaking design was highly controversial, but after its completion, it gained widespread recognition 💛 and instantly became a world-class architectural icon. The clever and stylish design! Using a transparent glass pyramid as the main entrance to the Louvre, it connects the ancient with the modern, emitting a captivating glow and holding endless historical significance. The exhibition also showcases how it gained public acceptance despite the initial controversy 👍🏼. Another highlight is the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong's Central Financial District, which stands tall and majestic. Its exterior resembles bamboo, growing upwards in segments, and is another classic work by I.M. Pei 🫶🏻. When it was completed in 1989, it was the tallest building in Asia. The exhibition features multiple models and floor plans, giving insight into the unique tiered design of the Bank of China Tower. After the exhibition, don't forget to visit the M+ souvenir shop! The collaborative merchandise for each special exhibition is always stunning. This time, there's a series of phone cases in collaboration with CASETiFY, themed around I.M. Pei's architecture. One of them features the iconic triangular geometric pattern of the Bank of China Tower's exterior, super cool! 📍 'I.M. Pei: Life as Architecture' Location: M+ West Gallery Exhibition Dates: 29/6/2024-5/1/2025 Tickets: Adults $160; Students and Seniors $80