Dallas Architecture Forum presents Cross-Cultural Art and Architecture of Synagogues on April 17, 2012 April 17, 2012

Dallas Architecture Forum, the non-profit organization dedicated to providing challenging and on-going public discourse about architecture will present a moderated panel discussion on Cross-Cultural Art and Architecture of Synagogues on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rodgers, Ste. 100. Admission is free. Panelists will be: Gary Cunningham, FAIA, David Stanford, AIA and Lynn Milstone, AIA. Etty Horowitz, a sculptor, will serve as Moderator. For more information on the Dallas Architecture Forum, visit www.dallasarchitectureforum.org. For questions about the Forum, call 214-764-2406. Panel Season Sponsors are Heather + Ray Balestri, Cindy+ Armond Schwartz, and Talley Associates.
The design parameters and embellishment of Jewish sacred spaces follow millennia of precedent, from the actual dimensions of Solomon's Temple to liturgical symbolism of Ark, Bimah and Menorah. This panel will look at ancient worship places in Israel and discuss the relationships with contemporary architectural practice including projects in the North Central Texas area.

About the moderator:
Born in Israel, Etty Horowitz has lived in Fort Worth, Texas since 1993. She earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Technion Institute in Israel, and then studied art at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1996, she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Horowitz is an accomplished sculptress with a diverse exhibition record spanning 20 years.

Horowitz strives to express strong connections between art and the cultures it represents, and often combines visual art with architecture, dance, and theater. Her pieces incorporate a variety of materials, including metal, stone, and bronze. Horowitz’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in TX, ME, MI, NM, AR, and NY. She has been featured in several periodicals, and her art is part of many collections. Horowitz also enjoys discussing her work, and has presented lectures in galleries and museums around the country.
About the Dallas Architecture Forum
The Dallas Architecture Forum is a not-for-profit civic organization that brings leading architectural thought leaders from around the world to speak in Dallas and also fosters important local dialogue about the major issues impacting our urban environment. The Forum was founded in 1996 by some of Dallas’ leading architects, business, cultural and civic leaders, and it continues to benefit from active support and guidance from these citizens. The Forum fulfills its mission of providing a continuing and challenging public discourse on architecture and urban design in - and for - the Dallas area. The Dallas Architecture Forum's members include architects, design professionals, students and educators, and a broad range of civic-minded individuals and companies intent to improve the urban environment in North Texas. The Forum has been recognized nationally with an AIA Collaboration Achievement Award for its strategic partnerships with other organizations focused on architecture, urban planning and the arts. For more information on the Forum, visit www.DallasArchitectureForum.org.
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