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Bold, graphic, and unmistakably postmodern, this original 1980s architectural school drawing captures the unapologetic energy of the Memphis School movement …
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Bold, graphic, and unmistakably postmodern, this original 1980s architectural school drawing captures the unapologetic energy of the Memphis School movement at its peak. Executed in pen and ink on translucent mylar, the work presents a highly stylized architectural form built from saturated primary colors, rhythmic geometry, and layered spatial logic—hallmarks of radical design education during the late 20th century.
The composition feels both architectural and sculptural, blurring the line between drawing, design object, and conceptual proposal. Strong isometric construction, circular cut-outs, stair motifs, and graphic patterning give the piece a dynamic sense of movement and visual tension, making it an immediate focal point in any interior.
Subtle age-related scuffs and surface wear are present, consistent with vintage mylar drawings from the period. Rather than detracting, these marks enhance the authenticity and character, reinforcing its origin within the experimental, hands-on studio culture of the 1980s.
Perfect for collectors of postmodern architecture, Memphis Milano, radical Italian design, or anyone seeking an impactful statement work that feels intellectual, graphic, and undeniably cool.
Details
Artist: Unknown (Architectural School / Studio Work)
Date: Circa 1980s
Medium: Pen and ink on mylar
Style: Memphis School / Postmodern / Radical Architecture
Dimensions: 23" H × 15" W
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and wear consistent with age; adds to period character
Framing: Unframed (ships flat and protected)
Why We Love It
This piece doesn’t whisper—it completes a room. Whether styled in a modern interior, design studio, or curated gallery wall, it delivers graphic confidence, architectural rigor, and pure Memphis-era attitude.
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 2ʺD × 23ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pen and Ink
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and wear consistent with age; adds to period character Condition: Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and wear consistent with age; adds to period character less
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