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A Vintage Novelty Toy Gets a Modern Makeover
Photographer Martin Knowles pays tribute to View-Master By Ken MacIntyre (January 30, 2024) – For architectural photographer Martin Knowles, there’s nothing quite like viewing a photograph through the nostalgic lens… Read more »
It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World
A Sneak Peek at Palm Springs Modernism Week, February 15-25 By Ken MacIntyre (December 1, 2023) As anticipation builds for Modernism Week’s 19th annual gathering in the desert this coming… Read more »
Retro Road Tripping Through the Emerald State
Washington offers road-trippers plenty of Mid-Century gems Written and Photographed by Ken MacIntyre May 1, 2023 – When people are asked what their favorite mid-century spots are in Washington… Read more »
Modernism Week 2023 Preview
Making their debut in Palm Springs this February… By Ken MacIntyre, October 31, 2022 The 18th iteration of Modernism Week is still three and a half months away but… Read more »
Retro Road-tripping at Roy’s
As any retro road tripper will tell you, Roy’s Motel and Café on old Route 66 in California’s eastern Mojave Desert is a bucket list must-see of mid-century proportions.
Deck the Halls with Diane Dempsey
Retro Christmas Cards inspired by Midcentury Memories October 2, 2021 – If you grew up in the 1950s, ‘60s or ‘70s, you’ll remember shiny tinsel trees, atomic age ornaments… Read more »
Stay at a Wexler Masterpiece
By Ken MacIntyre, October 2, 2020 The first thing you notice upon entering the recently restored Dinah Shore Palm Springs Estate – aside from the wood ceilings, stainless steel flooring… Read more »
Full Speed Ahead with Charles Phoenix
Hands down, my favorite Palm Springs Modernism Week event every year – in addition to the countless Midcentury Home and Neighborhood Tours, the Cocktail Parties and the Annual Show & Sale – is the Charles Phoenix Retro Slide Show.
West Coast Modern: My Vancouver Condo Makeover
By Ken MacIntyre September 21, 2017 – When most people think of West Coast Modern, condominiums probably don’t come to mind. Rather; mid-century post & beam construction with lots of… Read more »
Mid-Century Modern Sojourn Inspires UK Artist
April 1, 2017 When it comes to interpreting the essence of Mid-Century Modern architecture, design and lifestyle as artistic expression, especially in Southern California, many contemporary artists have succeeded in… Read more »
Palm Springs Modernism; 52 Weeks a Year?
By Ken MacIntyre, January 14, 2017 As far as annual celebrations of all things mid-century modern go, Palm Springs Modernism Week is not to be missed. A 10+ day event… Read more »