Richard Serra Receives 2014 Architectural League President's Medal, First Artist Honored
Richard Serra will be honored with the 2014 President's Medal from the Architectural League of New York. The award ceremony is scheduled for May 6. This marks the first time the League has presented this recognition to an artist. Previous recipients include architects Renzo Piano and Richard Meier, along with critic Ada Louise Huxtable. The League's President and Board of Directors select recipients based on exceptional contributions to architecture, urbanism, art, or design. Serra's distinguished career in sculpture and public art earned him this distinction.
Key facts
- Richard Serra wins the 2014 President's Medal from the Architectural League of New York
- The award ceremony will take place on May 6, 2014
- This is the first time the award has been given to an artist
- Previous recipients include Renzo Piano, Richard Meier, and Ada Louise Huxtable
- The award recognizes extraordinary work in architecture, urbanism, art, or design
- The League's President and Board of Directors select the recipient at their discretion
- The award honors Serra's body of work
- The Architectural League of New York presents the award
Entities
Artists
- Richard Serra
- Renzo Piano
- Richard Meier
- Ada Louise Huxtable
Institutions
- Architectural League of New York
Locations
- New York
- United States