I.M. Pei, Chinese-born American architect known for his large, elegantly designed urban buildings and complexes. Notable projects included the controversial glass pyramid (1989) at the Louvre in Paris and the offshore Museum of Islamic Art (2008) in Doha, Qatar. Pei was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1983.
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A number of his buildings, including his private residence, have become world-renowned attractions. His works are cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture in the 2010 World Architecture Survey, which led Vanity Fair to label him as the most important architect of our age .
Arthur Miller, American playwright who combined social awareness with a searching concern for his characters’ inner lives. He is best known for Death of a Salesman (1949). His other notable plays included The Crucible. Learn more about Miller’s life and work.