From June 28 through October 8, the Portland Museum of Art is presenting a new exhibit showcasing "Frank Lloyd Wright’s passion for creating a new way of life for Americans through architecture."

In particular, the exhibition focuses on his legendary skill in
creating harmony between architectural structure and interior design
while fulfilling the needs of a modern lifestyle. Featuring
approximately 100 objects, the exhibition includes furniture,
metalwork, textiles, drawings, and accessories from the collections of
the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and other public and private
collections. Curated by Dr. Virginia T. Boyd, professor at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Frank Lloyd Wright and the House
Beautiful conveys the methods through which Wright implemented the
philosophy of the “house beautiful.” The exhibition explores how Wright
sought to develop a modern interior reflective of a uniquely American
spirit of democracy and individual freedom, illustrates his development
in integrating the space with furnishings and architectural elements,
and shows his experiments with bringing these ideas to the homes of
average Americans.

Several podcasts and audio programs relating to the exhibit are also available:

• Frank Lloyd Wright: Exhibition Preview
• Frank Lloyd Wright: Who Was This Man?
• Frank Lloyd Wright: His Influence Today
• Maine Public Radio: Interview with Chief Curator Tom Denenberg