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    Design and Architecture

    Goldberger on Goldberg (aka Gehry)

    Venerable architecture critic Paul Goldberger turns his hand to the life of an architect in his new book, Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Gehry .”

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    By Frances Anderton • Sep 22, 2015 • 1 min read

    Venerable architecture critic Paul Goldberger turns his hand to the life of an architect in his new book, Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Gehry.” Goldberger and Frances Anderton discuss what propels the inexhaustible architect, from his unstable childhood to his happy second marriage, his social conscience and his love of power, the practical nature that lies at the heart of the artist -- and just why Frank Goldberg became Frank Gehry.

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    Beyond The Broad, Clifton's Returns, Goldberger on Goldberg
    1. 1:02A Global Art Museum Boom, and More Showy Building Skins
    2. 13:52Clifton's Cafeteria Reopens
    3. 18:16Budget Whole Foods Displeases Silver Lake Residents
    4. 24:24Goldberger on Goldberg (aka Gehry)You’re reading this
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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Caroline Chamberlain

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      Paul Goldberger

      Author of “Ballpark: Baseball in the American City”

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Beyond The Broad, Clifton's Returns, Goldberger on Goldberg
    1. 1:02A Global Art Museum Boom, and More Showy Building Skins
    2. 13:52Clifton's Cafeteria Reopens
    3. 18:16Budget Whole Foods Displeases Silver Lake Residents
    4. 24:24Goldberger on Goldberg (aka Gehry)You’re reading this
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