The Climate of Architectural History and Theory: Barry Bergdoll

The Climate of Architectural History and Theory is a series of daytime lectures from guest scholars presented by the Department of Architecture's History and Theory Committee.

Barry Bergdoll is the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History at Columbia University, where he has taught for more than thirty years. From 2007 to 2014, he served as Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA, where he redefined the role of architecture exhibitions. Throughout his career, Bergdoll has emphasized architecture’s place within broader cultural and historical contexts. His curatorial work has extended beyond MoMA to include exhibitions at the Musée d’Orsay, Centre Canadien d’Architecture, the Banamex Cultural Center, and Bard Graduate Center.

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