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John Csáky Collection

Catalogue reference: CSK

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This record is about the John Csáky Collection dating from 1975-1986.

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Reference
CSK
Title
John Csáky Collection
Date
1975-1986
Description

Photographs, drawings and posters of designs for projects in Milton Keynes worked on by John Csáky, including The Bowl, Loughton balancing lakes and Willen Lake promontory.


John Csáky moved to Milton Keynes Development Corporation in 1971 and stayed until 1981. Previously he studied sculpture and painting at the Portsmouth School of Art, and then Environmental Media at the Royal College of Art. Two main projects that Csáky designed in Milton Keynes were The Bowl, which he also ran as a venue for three years, and the four Loughton Lakes.


Following completion of The Bowl, Csáky was the events programme co-ordinator for three years (30 events). He lived with his wife Iryna, and their two daughters in Windmill Cottage, New Bradwell. John Csáky died in April 2007.

Held by
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Creator(s)
Csáky, John
Physical description
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Administrative / biographical background

John Csáky moved to Milton Keynes Development Corporation in 1971 and stayed until 1981. Previously he studied sculpture and painting at the Portsmouth School of Art, and then Environmental Media at the Royal College of Art. Two main projects that Csáky designed in Milton Keynes were The Bowl, which he also ran as a venue for three years, and the four Loughton Lakes. Following completion of The Bowl, Csáky was the events programme co-ordinator for three years (30 events). He lived with his wife Iryna, and their two daughters in Windmill Cottage, New Bradwell. John Csáky died in April 2007.

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