Founded in 2006, it typically features tours to the citys. Stephen collins will be your guide through this expansive and unique midcentury treasure trove that is featured during modernism week in palm springs. Modernism week february 1525, 2018 ps modcom will again host some of the best events and most soughtafter tickets of modernism week. Some of the highlights of palm springs modernism week, the biggest event of the season. Here is a guide to the events, restaurants, and hotels you shouldnt miss at palm springss modernism week 2019, which kicks off with an opening night party called modern love on february 14 at the indian canyons golf resort. But some of the desert x artworks raise questions about development in palm springs. Hotels in palm springs will be in unusually high demand during our october. Land rover at modernism week in palm springs, ca youtube. I also visited an exhibit displaying mid century dinnerware. Nearly 100,000 attend modernism week 2017 palm springs life.
Feb 24, 2016 atomic ranch magazine was at modernism week 2016. Modernism week in palm springsland each year about this time, the entire town is ablaze and abuzz with s of modders gathered from far and wide to live and love midcentury modernism more than they ever have before. Palm springss modernism week, the desert citys celebration of its modernist architecture, has just concluded a tenday run. A little poolside ready for your arrival in palm springs. The gillman residence architecture was inspired by the work of frank lloyd wright and le corbusier in the style of late moderne, a precursor to modernism. Modernism week in palm springsland charles phoenix. About modernism and palm springs in the 1920s and 30s palm springs emerged as a resort destination drawing hollywood elites and affluent vacationers from the east. This design aesthetic originated in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, and was typified by clean, simple lines which came to define desert modernism. Modernism week is an exciting 11day celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture and culture in palm springs, california. Jan 31, 20 the fair is a cornerstone of modernism week february 1424, an annual celebration of palm springs fertile design history featuring a lengthy schedule of lectures, house tours, films, and.
There are an amazing range of accommodations in palm springs from standard motels, to very charming inns to luxury properties at all price levels. All tickets are available via the modernism week site. Modernism week can never be accused of growing stale. I attended aiaoc palm springs modernism week tours of the following four homes. Leading kitchen and bath brands american standard and dxv proudly highlight a stylish collection of home design innovations as a grand sponsor of modernism week 2017, being held in palm springs, calif. Modernism week 2018 on feb 15, 2018 in palm springs, ca at camp. Discover all there is to see and do at modernism week 2020 in greater palm springs, ca. Modernism week s camp, the events main community and.
Get the inside scoop with marriott bonvoy traveler. Preparations for modernism week underway, camp opens to. Modernism week is a california 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. Modernism week vintage trailer show, palm springs, california. A t the base of the mount san jacinto mountains, nestled in palm springs the mesa neighborhood, is mesa modern, an exceptional home highlighted by an extraordinary desertscape and luxury design originally conceived by the projects producer karen okner, the design vision was created and curated by interior designer michelle boudreau of michelle boudreau design and john feldman.
Modernism week in palm springs paul kaplan group youtube. Now brought to you by modern bear home, and hosted by h3k home, this annual sale has become one of palm springs modernism week s most popular free events. Along the way modernism week has continued to keep its edge by always raising the bar with new, engaging events. Highlights from palm springs modernism week architectural. Stimulating learning and flicks to entertain lectures modernism week develops a worldclass series of lectures that range from entertaining to academic. The annual festival modernism week which takes place in palm springs, california, is a celebration of mid century modernism spotlighting its prominent architecture and design, as. Modernism week a 10day celebration of palm springs rich history of midcentury modern design and architecturecouldnt have been more properly timed. Hollingsworth tennis estate, west elm house, steel and glass house, and moroccan modern house, plus i attended a one hour lunch program, the new consumer for a total of 5 learning units. Palm springs s modernism week, the desert citys celebration of its modernist architecture, has just concluded a tenday run. Modernism yard sale and free donuts from the paul kaplan. Oct 07, 2015 acme house company, 1733 north palm canyon drive, suite d, palm springs, california, 7606500151. No worries, modernists modernism week 2018 will be no exception. With that in mind, burns designed the home to take advantage of the surrounding desert landscape, as well as the seamless indooroutdoor living that is a hallmark of palm springs. In this vlog, we take a weekend trip palm springs california for the annual modernism week, which celebrates the citys famous midcentury modern architecture.
Apr 28, 2015 your coffee table needs to meet our new favorite books about palm springs. In january, the event website added a slew of new events just six weeks before its 11day run opens feb. Search results for trailer show modernism week fall. Dive into a virtual exploration of greater palm springs art scene. Channel your inner sinatra at palm springs 2018 modernism week. Stop by our booth where you can see selected artwork from the artist shag and an original mural design by artist caroline geys. Palm springs modernism week home tours emily vallely. In addition to, contemporary thinking in these fields, by encouraging education, preservation and sustainable modern living as represented in palm springs. How to take part in palm springs modernism week without spending a lot of money xochitl pena, palm springs desert sun published 4. Each year modernism week carefully curates between 57 homes that represent a myriad of iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects. Each year we continue to broaden the programming for modernism week based on the feedback of our attendees, modernism week board chairman, chris mobley explains. Palm springs modernism week 2018 tickets go on sale.
On february 15, modernism week will host a special dedication ceremony on the palm springs walk of stars for acclaimed interior designer arthur elrod 19241974. The modernism week vintage car show will be held on february 20 from 12 p. Founded in 1938, the palm springs art museum has become an integral part of the citys history. Electronic press kit may 2020for general media inquiries.
Join the retiring right show as we explore palm springs top real estate, recreation, dining, and entertainment. Carefully curated vendors offer their highly coveted mix of vintage midcentury decorative. For more information, please visit modernism week in palm springs, ca on vimeo. Palm springs modernism midcentury modern palm springs. Palm springs modernism week is almost here yaaaay its the moddest time of the year in the moddest place on the. The mission of modernism week is to celebrate and foster appreciation of midcentury architecture and design, as well as contemporary thinking in these fields, by encouraging education, preservation and sustainable modern living as represented in the greater palm springs area.
Modernism week february 2015 palm springs forum tripadvisor. We accomplish this through education, advocacy for threatened buildings, promotion of heritage tourism, and the celebration of successes in preservation and adaptive reuse. Online media registration closed on february 1, 2020. The annual spring modernism week show in palm springs kicked off feb. A guide to modernism week in palm springs travelage west. As annual sponsors, dunnedwards was proud to return to support many of these events and tours.
In celebration of the citys architectural heritage, modernism week takes place in palm springs from 16 to 26 february 2017. The paul kaplan group first curated this event years ago in our office parking lot, and is proud to see it expanded to be what it is today. Discover palm springs fabulous midcentury architecture at the annual modernism week design festival. Jan 07, 2018 from a rat packworthy bash to a modern moroccan showcase, doubledecker architectural tours and frank sinatra peeks, heres what to see at this years palm springs modernism week. The palm springs modern committee ps modcom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of desert modern architecture and design. During this time, some of the houses listed below are open for tours. Highlights from palm springs modernism week next thursday, fans of midcentury design will storm the desert resort for the annual modernism week. Modernism week 2018 in palm springs, ca feb 15, 2018 12. Nearly 100,000 people flocked to palm springs to see architecture like the kaufman house during modernism week 2017.
A mecca for the international jet set that lured frank sinatra, walter annenberg, and others, palm springs came into its own architecturally as a haven for visionary modernists such as richard neutra, who were. Your guide to modernism week 2019 in greater palm springs. She was drawn to the greater palm springs area through her love of midcentury architecture and design and the gorgeous desert landscape. Now in its 15th year, the annual 11day festival will feature more than 350 events including. From artworks across the desert landscape and intriguing giant babies to celebrations of modernism and renowned architecture, palm springs has it all. As desert x returns to the coachella valley and new art installations arrive in the city, palm springs allure for art and architecture lovers is going from strength to strength. Scholars, authors, architects, designers and others are invited to speak at the lecture and presentation series at the annenberg theater, camp and other theaterstyle venues each day during modernism week. Palm springs modernism week kicks off today, and were taking a closer look at some of the citys best midcentury buildings to coincide with the event. Marilyn was known to be an avid reader, with a personal library of over 400 books and we imagine that if the former palm springs resident were alive today, some of these beautifully photographed volumes featuring images of local architecture and midcentury life would be among her diverse collection of art, travel. Board members ps modcom history visitors center kiosk desert modernism timeline. Palm springs, long ago a playground for the rich and famous, has once again become the hippest place to be during modernism week, a tribute to the golden era of hollywood, along with the coolest in architecture, design and lifestyle in an eventspacked week of events and parties. Mid century modern tour app palm springs modern committee. Since gary cooper built one of the first modernist houses in palm springs in the 1930s, this desert oasis has entranced hollywood.
A selfguided tour app essential to your palm springs visit. Modernism weeks cool, iconic, modern february festival is an exciting 11day celebrati. Palm springs modernism week marriott bonvoy traveler. Stephen collins will be your guide through this expansive and unique mid century treasure trove that is featured during modernism week in palm springs. Eight midcentury houses that prove palm springs is. Modernism app guides you through palm springs archictecture. The mission of modernism week is to celebrate and foster appreciation of midcentury architecture and design, as well as contemporary thinking in these fields, by encouraging education, preservation and sustainable modern living as represented in palm springs. Gerry mcgovern, design director and chief creative officer, shares his thoughts on land rover supported modernism week, an annual celebration of midcentury. Get palm springs travel advice on tripadvisor s palm springs travel forum. Photo by erin peters attendance at februarys modernism week increased by 25 percent over a year ago with an estimated 97,000 attendees, according to.
Mar 06, 2018 in this vlog, we take a weekend trip palm springs california for the annual modernism week, which celebrates the citys famous midcentury modern architecture. Preparations for modernism week in palm springs are underway the annual event officially kicks off at the end of this week. It became a playground for the rich and carefree a reputation that enhanced its popularity and fueled its explosive growth through the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Modernism week is the annual event that celebrates and fosters appreciation of midcentury architecture and design. The coachella valley comes into bloom with desert x and modernism week. One of the biggest palm springs attractions takes place over 11 days in february to celebrate midcentury modern design. Oct 20, 2015 what you need to know about the modfest in the california desert. Modernism weeks 14th annual signature event will be held february 1424, 2019, featuring midcentury modern architecture, interior, and. Palm springs is about to welcome modernism week to town, a two week celebration of midcentury and modern architecture and design. Modernism week 2019 palm springs point of view s3e2 youtube. Modernism week tours palm springs forum tripadvisor.
Last friday i went to day two of modernism week in palm springs and went on tours of the guggenheim house and albert freys cree house. Feb 15, 2018 palm springs, ca modernism week, the annual celebration of modern desert architecture, begins thursday with bus and walking tours of locales throughout more than 23 coachella valley neighborhoods. Ellen bluestein september 16, 2019 attractions, current digital, modernism. Dont forget that our top supporters receive tickets to our home tour and gala benefit party. Claudia and lisa vossler smith, managing director of modernism week, discuss the highlights of the upcoming event in february 2020 at the. In this vlog, we take a weekend trip palm springs california for the annual modernism week, which celebrates the citys famous midcentury. Elrods former home will also be open for a home tour and evening cocktail party on thursday, february 21 with special guest nelda linsk, an early client and lifelong friend of. Modernism week is also a charitable organization, providing scholarships to local students pursuing college educations in the fields of. It is modernism week, presidents day holiday weekend and high season in palm springs so plan well in advance for accommodations. Chosen for their architecture, interiors, gardens and grounds, the homes epitomize what makes life and architecture in palm springs and the desert so unique.
The ultimate modernism experience modernism week modernism week s signature february festival will take place february 1121, 2021 and will highlight midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture in the palm springs area of southern california. Modernism weeks signature festival will take place february 1121, 2021 and highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design. Your goto guide to 2019 modernism week in palm springs. You and your peers will visit the palm springsbased showcase and featured homes of modernism week and conclude your day with a cocktail reception at. Here is a snapshot of some of the new offerings set to start feb. Palm springs art scene thrives visit palm springs, ca.
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