Image Source: Modernism Week Facebook If you have ever wanted a taste of the midcentury modern life or an excuse to visit Palm Springs, then Modernism Week’s Fall Preview is the perfect occasion. While Modernism Week won’t happen again until February 2020, this “mini-Modernism Week” is another chance to “celebrate and foster appreciation of midcentury…
It’s no secret that times, they are a-changing. E-commerce has taken over, leaving shopping malls to slowly wither away. Groceries can now be ordered from your phone and later picked up from the store without ever having to set foot inside the building. (You can even get groceries delivered to your home!) People see jobs…
With everyone tidying up and tossing anything that doesn’t spark joy these days, it’s no wonder that mid-century modern is sticking around. What began as a design trend in the 1930s, this style has come back and appears to be here to stay. But why is it still so popular? A Broad Design Spectrum Because…
For many collectors, modern design is not only a passion but an investment. The pieces collected bring both aesthetic and monetary value to their owner. However, keeping a large collection cataloged and protected against the elements can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 4 simple ways to keep your art safeguarded for the future.…
With today’s buildings drafted and designed on computers, hand-drawn designs are a rare commodity. Even before computers came into the picture, most architects didn’t sketch their own renderings. So when you find a picture created by the original architect, you have come across a treasure. Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder Most collectors…
“This is the power of art: The power to transcend our own self-interest, our solipsistic zoom-lens on life, and relate to the world and each other with more integrity, more curiosity, more wholeheartedness.” Maria Popova There is something magical about viewing art. Whether in a museum, in a gallery, or even in someone’s home, experiencing…
For most people, art collecting is a reflection of how they see the world or their own personal experiences. Some people like to purchase art as souvenirs when traveling around the world, while others use art as an investment to supplement their income as they age. For all collectors, great art cultivates a richness in…
