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Something new is taking shape at Taliesin West.

Installation is nearly complete for "Originals," our newest exhibition, opening this Friday, October 16. Get a first look at this fresh exploration of decorative arts through the work of Artists-in-Residence Katie Parker @katieparker101 and Guy Michael Davis, @guymdavis who collaborate as Future Retrieval. Since 2008, they’ve drawn inspiration from mining archives and museums to digitally collect and make objects that reexamine the history of decorative arts.

Be among the first to experience it. "Originals" is included with your Self-Guided Audio Tour ticket at no additional cost and will be on view October 16, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

See more about the exhibition with the link in our bio.

#TaliesinWest #FrankLloydWright #Originals #FutureRetrival by @wrighttaliesin

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The archives are ready. Are you?

#AskAnArchivist Day is today!

Have a question about Frank Lloyd Wright?
Curious about something in the collection?
Wondering about a photograph, drawing, document, or artifact?

Ask us. We’ll go looking for the answer.

Drop your questions in the comments and follow along as we uncover stories from the archives. Our Archivist Nicole Richard will be taking questions live on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Instagram and Facebook pages from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST, make sure to include the hashtag #AskAnArchivist in your message.
#FrankLloydWright #TaliesinWest #Archives by @wrighttaliesin

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The America 250 lecture series explores four perspectives on Frank Lloyd Wright’s ideas about architecture and society, presented by Taliesin Preservation in collaboration with the Taliesin Institute and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

• Frank Lloyd Wright and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Reclaiming the Promise of the American Project — Professor Ayad Rahmani, Washington State University

• Broadacre City: Wright’s Vision for the American City — Jennifer Gray, PhD, VP of the Taliesin Institute

• Frank Lloyd Wright in the 21st Century — Professor Anna Andrzejewski, Frank Lloyd Wright Professor of Modern American Architecture at UW–Madison

• I Turned to This Hill”: Wright and the Driftless Area Landscape — Curt Meine, Senior Fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation and Center for Humans & Nature

Watch all four lectures anytime. Visit the Taliesin Institute Events page and click on the "America 250 Video Lecture Series" tab to access the recordings. Access the videos with the link in our bio. by @wrighttaliesin

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Think you know Frank Lloyd Wright? Think again.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collection holds more than architectural drawings.

It includes correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, personal papers, publications, and countless objects that help tell the larger story of Wright and the people, places, and ideas connected to his work.

Tomorrow, October 14 you get to ask the questions. Our Archivist Nicole Richard will be taking questions live on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Instagram and Facebook pages from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST, make sure to include the hashtag #AskAnArchivist.

In the meantime, check out our Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collections page to see more by using the link in our bio.

#FrankLloydWright #TaliesinWest #Archives
Collections material on view in the Swan Cove at Taliesin West for Discovery Day, November 2024. Photograph by Nicole Richard. by @wrighttaliesin

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A striking example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s early architectural vision hits the market at $2.4 million.

Built in 1895, the Chauncey Williams House in River Forest, Illinois, reveals Wright’s emerging interest in Japanese-inspired design and the relationship between architecture and nature. Boulders gathered from the nearby Des Plaines River frame the arched entrance, appearing to grow from the brickwork, while a distinctive quatrefoil window, steeply pitched roof, and broad overhang give the home its unmistakable character.

Inside, original details tell the story of Wright’s evolving design philosophy, from the expansive living room and Roman brick fireplaces to the octagonal library and dining room. Natural materials, geometric forms, and carefully considered proportions make this residence a remarkable chapter in Wright’s architectural journey.

All photos: Cesar Wilson Photography
More info with the link in our bio. by @wrighttaliesin

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A photograph can be more than a photograph.

A name. A date. A handwritten note. A familiar face in the background.

In an archive, these details can become clues and clues can lead to stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

Coming soon: #AskAnArchivist Day, when we’ll dig into the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collections and answer your questions.

What mystery should we investigate? Our Archivist Nicole Richard will be taking questions live on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Instagram and Facebook pages on October 14 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST, make sure to include the hashtag #AskAnArchivist.

#FrankLloydWright #TaliesinWest #Archives
Photo: Aerial view of Taliesin West, November 24, 1949. Herb and Dorothy McLaughlin (Arizona Photographic Associates) Archive at Hayden Library, Arizona State University. by @wrighttaliesin

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If you could ask our Archivist ONE question, what would it be?

What did Frank Lloyd Wright collect?

What’s the first thing you look for in an unidentified photograph? How do you handle a photograph that doesn’t have enough information to fully process it?

What’s in the background and why is it there? What do you do with items that have lost all context?

What are some of the different format types found in the archive?

What’s the story behind a particular drawing?

There are answers waiting to be uncovered and #AskAnArchivist Day is your chance to ask.

Start thinking. Our Archivist Nicole Richard will be taking questions live on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Instagram and Facebook pages on October 14 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST make sure to include the hashtag #AskAnArchivist in your message.

#FrankLloydWright #TaliesinWest #Archives
Photo: Archival objects out on display in the drafting room at Taliesin West, December 2025. Photograph by Nicole Richard. by @wrighttaliesin

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A couple weeks ago, @missrebeccajean surprised me with a tour of taliesin west!
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If you don’t know what is… it’s the world renound architect Frank Loyd Wright’s desert architecture studio he built for him and his apprentices in 1937. The original Taliesin is located in his home state of Wisconsin.
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After Frank died, his wife took over and ran it for a bit before finally closing it down.
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Now it’s a piece of history that shows what once was. A place where many buildings like the Guggenheim and ASU’s Gammage Performing arts center were originally designed.
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I studied architecture in college and it’s where I first heard of taliesin west and always wanted to visit. So this was super special to me! Loved hearing about how west came to be and its origin.
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Enjoy some of these photos I took on our tour!
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#taliesinwest #franklloydwright #architecture #desert #design taken in Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation by @wrighttaliesin

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Ever wondered what an Archivist actually does?

They’re part detective, part historian, part storyteller and they know that sometimes the smallest detail can lead to a fascinating discovery.

For #AskAnArchivist Day, we’re opening the door to the archives and putting your questions in the hands of the person who knows the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collections best, our Archivist Nicole Richard.

What would you ask? You can on October 14 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST. Nicole will be taking questions live on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Instagram and Facebook pages, make sure to include the hashtag #AskAnArchivist.

#FrankLloydWright #TaliesinWest
Photo: Archivist Nicole Richard processing in the archive vault, 2025. Photograph by Linda Brader. by @wrighttaliesin

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Two Scottsdale experiences. One incredible deal!

Enjoy the excitement of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships on November 7 PLUS a Self-Guided Audio Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece, Taliesin West, all with one great-value ticket!

Make it a Scottsdale getaway! Visit Taliesin West before or after polo, with tours available through November 30, 2026.

🎟️ Secure your tickets today with the link in our bio. Choose the Taliesin West + Polo General Admission Bundle option.

*Your Taliesin West Self-Guided Audio Tour must be reserved separately in advance and is subject to availability. Booking instructions and a special promo code will be provided with your ticket purchase. Use your audio tour ticket by November 30, 2026.

@ThePoloParty by @wrighttaliesin

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Something is hiding in the archives…

Behind the doors of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collections are photographs, drawings, letters, objects, and stories that can reveal new perspectives on Wright, his work, and the people who helped shape it.

But what happens when you have a question about something you’ve discovered? We know someone who can help. Our Archivist Nicole Richard.

#AskAnArchivist day is October 14. Nicole will be taking questions live on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's Instagram and Facebook pages on October 14 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST, make sure to include the hashtag #AskAnArchivist in your message.

#FrankLloydWright #TaliesinWest #Archives

Photo: The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Collections Vault Storage. by @wrighttaliesin

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Go beyond the familiar at Taliesin West.

Experience the private desert landscape of Taliesin West on a 90-minute guided Golden Hour Sunset Hike, an experience that takes you into areas of the property not included in our regular tours.

Led just before sunset, this guided hike invites you to slow down and experience the Sonoran Desert through light, sound, temperature, scent, and the changing landscape. Take in expansive views of the desert preserve and distant cityscape as you explore Taliesin West at sunset, in the fading light of dusk, and after dark.

Available only on select Saturday and Sunday evenings, October through December. Space is limited, so get your tickets early by using the link in our bio.

#TaliesinWest #FrankLloydWright #GoldenHour
Photo: Linda Brader by @wrighttaliesin

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