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Modernesia
http://modernesia.blogspot.com
Modernesia is devoted to fans of Modernism as it relates to all aspects of architecture including history, preservation, art, design, furniture, and lifestyle.
Particular emphasis is given to various forms and themes such as, Mid-Century Modern, Googie, Space Age, Tiki, International Style, Bauhaus, Modern pre-fab, Functionalism, and Brutalism.
- Added on: Oct 23rd, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Mark Anthony Henderson
- Listed in: Architecture Lifestyle
- Tags: modern tiki mid-century modern googie international style
Recent Posts
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
If you happen to visit Washington DC in the near future, then you should make your way over to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Why, you ask? Well, because it was the last building designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.&n...
"Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future"
The Museum of the City of New York is sponsoring an exhibit titled "Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future." The exhibit is open to the public now until January 10, 2010.Saarinen, who left Finland in 1923, became one of America's greatest modernist archit...
"The Sixties turn 50"
It's hard to believe, but the sixties will be turning 50 beginning next year. The Los Angeles Conservancy is already celebrating the modern architecture of this important, but endangered, mid-century era with "the Sixties turn 50" campaign. Modern ar...
Mission 66: Modern Visitor Centers
What do famous modernists such as, Richard Neutra and the well known architectural firm of Anshen and Allen have in common? National parks! To be more specific: the design and construction of modern visitor centers. Christine Madrid...
Coast Modern Documentary Film
The West Coast of North America has always had a special place in terms of Modern architecture. Anyone familiar the the movement has certainly heard of John Lautner, Richard Neutra, Charles and Ray Eames, Cliff May, Peter Koenig, Joseph Eichler...
Chris Nichols: The Googieman
As I've already mentioned, I have a curious fascination with Googie-themed architecture and motifs. A short film titled, "Chris Nichols: Googieman" has been around now for some years. Nonetheless, I always enjoy watching it over and over....
