The Salk Institute: Form and Function At Its Finest
When one hears the name ‘Salk,’ most people think of Jonas Salk, the man who created the first successful polio vaccine. But when a modernist hears the name ‘Salk,’ their…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Vintage Mid Century Modern Furniture
One of the greatest perks of modern design— especially vintage mid century modern design—is that when bought strategically, it holds its value in a tremendous way. Going to Ikea or…
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Five Vintage Mid Century Dealers We’re Following in the Southwest
One of the most rewarding aspects of buying vintage furniture is that every piece has a unique story, and so do the dealers that find and sell them. Serial workaholics,…
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The Vintage Event You’ve Been Waiting For…Online!
Looking to add to your Mid Mod collection while staying safe and staying home? Well, mark your calendars for RubyLane’s exciting online Washington DC Modernism Show! The annual show has…
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Postmodern Literature: The Literary Movement of the Mid Century
The design and architecture of the mid 20th century is well-known and celebrated worldwide. But what about the other artistic movements of the '40s, '50s and '60s in literature or art? Join us as we tackle that first one: postmodern literature, the literary movement of the mid century.
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The Other Frank Lloyd Wright
Everyone’s heard of Frank Lloyd Wright, but did you know that he had a son who was also an accomplished architect? Because I didn’t.
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Retro Road Trip: São Paulo Museum of Art
Traveling may be off the table now, but 2021 is around the corner—and with it comes the promise of the retro road trip! (Though it may be tricky to drive…
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3 Steps to Mastering the Art of the Midcentury Interior
Keep your ranch's spaces stylish and period with these interior design basics that will keep your home—modest or majestic—looking good.
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