Mauricio Rodriguez Anza
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Mauricio Rodriguez Anza is an architect and designer born in Mexico City
in 1957. His work has focused primarily in the experimental field and has developed a diversity of studies and investigations on architecture
and design.
From 1985 to 1997, Rodriguez Anza designed and produced more than 200 pieces of furniture
(single pieces or limited-editions series) and an extensive collection of objects, stage design and architectural installations; designed houses, galleries and was introduced to museum
design which later became a priority in his work. His interest and intense activity in object and furniture design throughout this period was responsible for the introduction of design into museums and galleries in Mexico
for the first time, building a new cultural bridge for the arts. During this period his work became the archetype of Mexican design.
Since 1998, Mauricio Rodriguez Anza lives in the United States
and has focused on the development on new ideas on architecture based on progression, versatility and the implementation of new graphic languages; a series of studies and formal exercises originally initiated with “Summons.” Conceived and developed in 1998 by Mauricio Rodriguez Anza, “Summons” is a formal manifesto
for the design and performance of horizontal architectural bodies.
His unique approach of the “Transitional Museum” made public in 2009, suggest the creation of new alternative routes in museum design and temporary exhibition
spaces.
The work of Mauricio Rodriguez Anza has been widely published and has been the center of individual and group exhibitions in Mexico, United States, Canada
, Spain
, Italy
, Belgium
, Switzerland
, Hong Kong
, and Japan
.
Mauricio Rodriguez Anza and his wife Vivianne Falco are the founders of the Anza Falco Museum of Design in Houston, Texas
.
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
in 1957. His work has focused primarily in the experimental field and has developed a diversity of studies and investigations on architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
and design.
From 1985 to 1997, Rodriguez Anza designed and produced more than 200 pieces of furniture
Furniture
Furniture is the mass noun for the movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping in beds, to hold objects at a convenient height for work using horizontal surfaces above the ground, or to store things...
(single pieces or limited-editions series) and an extensive collection of objects, stage design and architectural installations; designed houses, galleries and was introduced to museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
design which later became a priority in his work. His interest and intense activity in object and furniture design throughout this period was responsible for the introduction of design into museums and galleries in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
for the first time, building a new cultural bridge for the arts. During this period his work became the archetype of Mexican design.
Since 1998, Mauricio Rodriguez Anza lives in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and has focused on the development on new ideas on architecture based on progression, versatility and the implementation of new graphic languages; a series of studies and formal exercises originally initiated with “Summons.” Conceived and developed in 1998 by Mauricio Rodriguez Anza, “Summons” is a formal manifesto
Manifesto
A manifesto is a public declaration of principles and intentions, often political in nature. Manifestos relating to religious belief are generally referred to as creeds. Manifestos may also be life stance-related.-Etymology:...
for the design and performance of horizontal architectural bodies.
His unique approach of the “Transitional Museum” made public in 2009, suggest the creation of new alternative routes in museum design and temporary exhibition
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
spaces.
The work of Mauricio Rodriguez Anza has been widely published and has been the center of individual and group exhibitions in Mexico, United States, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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Mauricio Rodriguez Anza and his wife Vivianne Falco are the founders of the Anza Falco Museum of Design in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
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Individual exhibitions
- HYPE. Referential Design (2002-2010). 3 Allen Center. Houston. 2010.
- THE TRANSITIONAL MUSEUM. 125 Gallery, Houston Arts Alliance. Houston. 2009.
- TYPOLOGIES. 3 Allen Center. Houston. 2009.
- THRESHOLDS BY MAURICIO RODRIGUEZ ANZA. The Mexican Cultural Institute of New York. New York, 2001.
- SUMMONS. Museo Ex-Teresa. Mexico City. 1998.
- RECONFIGURACIÓN. Museo Carrillo Gil. Mexico City. 1997.
- WORKS BY MAURICIO RODRIGUEZ ANZA. F.A.B. Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton. Canada. 1994.
- CUATRO OBJETOS. Museo Carrillo Gil. Mexico City. 1992.
- VÍA ALTERNA. Museo del Chopo. Mexico City. 1992.
- NUEVO DISEÑO, TRABAJO RECIENTE. Galería Mexicana de Diseño. Mexico City. 1991.
- ESPACIO DIMENSIONAL. Artes de México. Mexico City. 1989.
- PROPUESTA PARA UN DISEÑO. Galería Hardy's. Mexico City. 1988.