The Architecture of the Shrine of the Book

Marking the Shrine of the Book’s 50th anniversary, this exhibition is devoted to the design of the Shrine itself – an icon of modernist architecture – and to its architects, Frederick Kiesler and Armand Bartos. On display are preliminary sketches of the Shrine by Kiesler, shown to the public for the first time, as well as examples of his “correalistic” furniture that illustrate his distinctive approach to design and architecture. The exhibition also features photographs documenting the Shrine’s building process and its early years, when  it served as a site of pilgrimage to photographers and to the public at large.David Harris Architects Kiesler and Bartos, 1965 Gelatin silver print Israel Museum Collection Alfred Bernheim The shrine of the book under Construction, 1962-5 Gelatin silver print Acquired through the generosity of Warner Communications, New York Alfred Bernheim The shrine of the book , 1962-5 Gelatin silver print Acquired through the generosity of Warner Communications, New York

Arnold NewmanShrine of the Book, 1965Gelatin silver printIsrael Museum Collection