Eileen Gray: From Furniture Design to Architectural Genius
This Irish-born, Japanese-trained craftsman became not only one of the leading modern furniture designers of her generation but also a successful modern architect.
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Norman Rockwell: “Four Freedoms” to Be Thankful For
Everyone knows his famous Thanksgiving portrait, but do you know the rest of the "Four Freedoms" and their impact?
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A. Quincy Jones Transforms the Modern Tract Home
In 1950, the Architectural Forum Magazine brought two significant Mid Century Modern minds together, launching a powerful partnership. The magazine recognized Joseph Eichler for Subdivision of the Year and A.…
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Modern Makers: Blackwell Woodworks
Upcycled guitar scraps are transformed into Mid Century Modern-inspired clocks, music stands and art pieces by a talented luthier. Where most only see castaway wood scraps, luthier Eric Blackwell sees…
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Alma Thomas: An Artist of Firsts
Alma Thomas’ life was full of firsts. For starters, she was in the inaugural class of graduates for Howard University’s Fine Arts program. Read on to learn about more firsts she achieved in her lifetime and beyond!
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Breeze Block Inspired Artwork for Your Home
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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Paul Thiry: The Father of Pacific Northwest Modernism
If you are visiting downtown Seattle, you will no doubt gravitate toward the iconic Space Needle at Seattle Center. Another prominent building nearby that will catch your eye is the…
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A Ranch Fit for Man’s Best Friend
What happens when you love midcentury architecture as much as you love dogs? Perfectly designed and hand-crafted atomic dog houses happen.
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John Lautner: An Architect’s Commitment to Uniqueness
From the Chemosphere to the Goldstein residence, Lautner's iconic designs grew out of an insistence on a structure's uniqueness and cohesion with its surroundings.
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