Leonid Furmansky photographs Oklahoma architecture in solo show
Photographer Leonid Furmansky, known for documenting Texas architecture, turns his lens to Oklahoma in a new solo exhibition at the University of Tulsa's North Gallery. The show, titled Finding Oklahoma, features 51 photographs taken during personal and professional trips across the state, focusing on Oklahoma City and Bartlesville. Furmansky captures structures such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower, Bruce Goff's projects, the Gold Dome, WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, the Lawton National Guard Armory, and Cityplex Towers in Tulsa. His work highlights unusual forms, elegant shapes, and recurring dome motifs, aiming to reveal Oklahoma's ambitious and experimental architectural identity. The exhibition runs through June 27 at 101 Archer. Furmansky previously had a 2024 exhibition Beautiful City—Empty City, curated by the article's author.
Key facts
- Leonid Furmansky is a Texas-based photographer known for documenting Texas architecture.
- His new solo exhibition Finding Oklahoma is at the University of Tulsa's North Gallery.
- The exhibition features 51 photographs of Oklahoma architecture.
- Furmansky focused on Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
- He photographed Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower and Bruce Goff's projects.
- Other structures include the Gold Dome, WinStar World Casino, Lawton National Guard Armory, and Cityplex Towers.
- The exhibition runs through June 27 at 101 Archer in Tulsa.
- Furmansky's 2024 exhibition was Beautiful City—Empty City.
Entities
Artists
- Leonid Furmansky
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Bruce Goff
Institutions
- University of Tulsa
- North Gallery
Locations
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City
- Bartlesville
- Tulsa
- Thackerville
- Lawton
- 101 Archer