Ethereal Illustrations of Iconic London Brutalist Buildings
Illustrator Thomas Danthony pays tribute to three of the city's greatest examples of Brutalism.
Thomas Danthony/Black Dragon Press
The 1976 building by Denys Lasdun houses three auditoriums—one of which recently reopened after renovations. Time Out London called the National Theatre "one of the seven wonders" of the city.
London-based artist Thomas Danthony—known for his depictions of cityscapes—illustrated three iconic Brutalist buildings for a series of limited edition prints and a booklet featuring commentary from architect, critic, and blogger Michael Abrahamson. Perfect for viewing on Halloween, Danthony captures the buildings in eerie illustrations, making the structures appear weightless and ghostly.
The prints and booklet, “London Brutalism,” go on sale on Nov. 3 at blackdragonpress.co.uk.
Caroline Massie is a former assistant editor of business, products, and technology at ARCHITECT and Architectural Lighting. She received a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and English from the University of Virginia. Her work has also appeared in The Cavalier Daily, Catalyst, Flavor, The Piedmont Virginian, and Old Town Crier. Follow her on Twitter at @caroline_massie.
