Art + Gifts Archives

MCM Signs of the Time

September 9, 2022
Written by Autumn Krause and Photographed by Holly Whittington

A funeral director-turned-designer creates one-of-a-kind Mid Century Modern signs for a distinguished audience. Find that finishing touch for your exterior with Atomic Avocado Designs. This family-run company is based in…

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Bedroom with iron birds wall sculpture and modern field art

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Retro Art for Your MCM Home

August 4, 2022
Written by Cori Laatsch and Featured image photography by Bret Gum

Use your wall art to express yourself and your unique style! Here are some retro art pieces to inspire you and tie together your home. Atomic Ranch curates the best…

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Breeze Block Inspired Artwork for Your Home

June 9, 2022
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography courtesy of Erich Meager

Artist Erich Meager offers several collections of carefully crafted MCM shadow tile art that draws inspiration from Palm Springs breeze blocks.

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retro style illustration of woman writing at a desk

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Holiday Gifts for Every Mid Mod Fan on Your List

November 11, 2021
Written by Kathryn Drury Wagner and Sponsored by Ruby Lane and Photography by Ruby Lane

Holiday shopping is supposed to be glittery fun—all the choices! The delights! The peppermint latte sipping! But what if you are feeling stumped on what gifts to choose, and shopping…

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Saint Motel, Mid Century Inspiration and Resilient Optimism

October 24, 2021
Written by Kerri Hellmuth

The band Saint Motel takes inspiration from the mid century, including Mid Century Modern architecture. In fact, lead singer A/J Jackson created an album in a 1952 post and beam…

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Shopping for Mid Century Glass

September 16, 2021
Written by Kathryn Drury Wagner and Sponsored by Ruby Lane and Photography by Ruby Lane and Featured image photography by Jim Brown

The mid century saw a boom in glass making, with Modernism ushering in an era of sensuous shapes and riot of colors. From Italy to Sweden to the US, glass…

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Andrew Cooper, Male, mid 20's artist sitting on chair in painting studio with canvases and art.

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Andrew Cooper: A Rising Star in the Art World

August 7, 2021
Written by Malena Brush and Photography copyright Andrew Cooper

Andrew Cooper isn’t exactly new to the art scene. You may not have heard of him yet, but that’s all about to change—and I’d be willing to bet that it’s…

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Mid Century Movie Inspired Decor

June 11, 2021
Written by Kerri Hellmuth

When it comes to films, the mid century is often referred to as the “Golden Age of Hollywood.” Not only were there wild advancements in the technological production and distribution…

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