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Rockefeller Center archivist Christine Roussel’s book brings together art, architecture, and social history to delve into the story behind the famous portrait of ironworkers on break.

Read an excerpt of former RECORD editor-in-chief Robert Ivy’s introduction to a new book cowritten with Cathleen McGuigan and Peter MacKeith.

The new book from RECORD contributor Gabriele Neri on Dunn, whose work frequently appeared in the magazine, is illustrated with drawings, photographs, watercolors, and unpublished sketches.

The story of the workers who built it is ‘off the main path, overlooked, and only dimly legible,’ writes Kurtz in ‘Men at Work’ of the famed Manhattan skyscraper, which turns 95 today.

On view through July 19, the show features more than 90 works, possibly one of the largest collection of Gothic drawings ever brought together in one location.

Featured speakers at the conference’s 2026 edition included Kengo Kuma and representatives from Amazon and Meta.

The exhibition features photos by Leonardo Finotti across 12 Latin American cities.

“What is perhaps most surprising about ‘Architecture and the Right to Heal,’ given its grim subject, is that at its core it retains optimism,” writes Izzy Kornblatt of Esra Akcan's new book.

‘The Story of the Interior’ jumps between ancient history and conteporary art, modernist interiors and vernacular dwellings, medieval manuscripts and futuristic renderings to explore the features of human habitation.

‘People Cross Against the Light: Michael Sorkin’s New York’ pairs eight unbuilt projects with excerpts of the famed critic’s writing.