Thesis Statement: Architecture in its purest form provides a certain influence on society through its intersection with individualistic creativity. This concept of art is used worldwide in an ongoing attempt to create drastic changes in modern civilization and in the minds of the general public. Through the architectural genius of Bodys Isek Kingelez “City of Dreams,” the exhibition known as “Toward a Concrete Utopia: Yugoslavia,” and from public architecture such the WTC and UN building, the world is in an attempt to move towards a better future.

ARTIST: Bodys Isek Kingelez
TITLE: U.N.
DATE: 1995
MUSEUM: MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)

ARTIST: Bodys Isek Kingelez
TITLE: Ville De Sete 3009
DATE: 2000
MUSEUM: MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)

ARTIST: Bodys Isek Kingelez
TITLE: Ville Fantome
DATE: 1996
MUSEUM: MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)

Statement: These three pieces from the “City Dreams” collection represents a hope towards a future society living in unity and peace. A society where expression and freedom are celebrated through color. Where there is no war or conflict.

ARTIST: Svetlana Kana Radevic
TITLE: Zlatibor Hotel, Serbia
DATE: 1981
MUSEUM: MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)

ARTIST: Svetlana Kana Radevic
TITLE: Podgorica Hotel, Montenegro
DATE: 1967
MUSEUM: MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)

Statement: These architectural pieces were built post-war in an attempt to rebuild the Yugoslavian society and provide a sense of hope to a better future. Their fast pace in rebuilding shows a resiliency towards the abuse of power and the courage to stand right back up.