146. Modernism, Utopia, and Living Catastrophe with Anthony Vidler

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146. Modernism, Utopia, and Living Catastrophe with Anthony Vidler

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As we kick off our new season on ArchitectureTalk, we are bringing back our conversation with Anthony Vidler: Modernism, Utopia, and Living Catastrophe. Anthony Vidler (1941-October 19, 2023) was an architectural historian, role model, and friend who will be missed dearly.

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