"G.Q. Manstyle Award" Cup

Manufacturer Maloof Architectural Models Inc.

designed 1982, presented 1983

Not on view

This trophy updates the form of the loving cup, a two-handled ceremonial vessel based on ancient Greek drinking vessels (the kylix and kantharos) and used since ancient times to celebrate achievement. The stylized classical forms and ironic combination of costly and mock materials typifies Graves's version of post-modernism.

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Title: "G.Q. Manstyle Award" Cup
Designer: Michael Graves (American, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1934–2015 Princeton, New Jersey)
Manufacturer: Maloof Architectural Models Inc.
Date: designed 1982, presented 1983
Medium: Bird's-eye maple, ebony, painted wood, silver
Dimensions: 9 × 15 × 7 1/2 in., 2.1 lb. (22.9 × 38.1 × 19.1 cm, 1 kg)
Classification: Woodwork
Credit Line: Gift of Gentlemen's Quarterly Magazine, Condé Nast Publications Inc., 1982
Object Number: 1982.506
Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art

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