{"683501":{"#nid":"683501","#data":{"type":"event","title":"GT Art Salon: Library \u0026 Portman Exhibit","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003EJoin the Georgia Tech Library in the Scholars Event Theater, located on the first floor of Price Gilbert Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. for an Art Salon featuring the Library and Portman Exhibit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis will be the first Arts Salon of the semester, a relaxed and inspiring social gathering where you can connect with fellow arts enthusiasts from across campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETo learn more about this event or secure your spot, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8IApoCwYJvIr8O2\u0022\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis special edition features guest speaker Paige Adair from the Portman Archives. She will offer a brief but fascinating look into the artistic legacy of John Portman: renowned architect, Georgia Tech alumnus, and passionate arts patron.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EKnown for his iconic contributions to Atlanta\u2019s skyline, Portman approached architecture as a holistic art form, seamlessly integrating visual art into his building designs. 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