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HIGHRISES: The Art and History of Classic Skyscrapers

Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 11, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Benedum-Trees Building
223 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Celebrate Pittsburgh Architecture Week at the opening reception for the city's newest art gallery!

See the unique drone-scan compositions and discover the surprising histories of the Highrises Collection, with digital artist Chris Hytha and writer Mark Houser. The pair will share stories and images from their quest to document America's magnificent antique skyscrapers — including several right here in Pittsburgh.

The exhibition includes six landmark Pittsburgh towers and many more spectacular tall buildings from coast to coast. Each 5-foot-tall, high-resolution canvas gives the viewer a new perspective on historic architectural highlights from city skylines across the country.

The Highrises Collection has been shown in Chicago, New York, Detroit, and Philadelphia to rave reviews. Hytha and Houser's book, Highrises Art Deco, now in its second printing, was fully funded on Kickstarter in less than 24 hours.

Your ticket includes a signed collage of 49 Highrises of the Northeast. The colorful 20" x 30" print features historic towers from across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and New England. A limited number of signed books and prints also will be available for purchase at the reception.

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