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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 »
Hawaiian Modernism; Valley of the Temples
Sensitive renovation gives historic building new purpose By Ken MacIntyre (March 1, 2023) Located on the windward (eastern) side of Oahu near Kaneohe, the Valley of the Temples Memorial… Read more »
Modtraveler’s Guide to Modernism Week
Time [to] Travel Back to Palm Springs By Ken MacIntyre January 16, 2023 – Every year when Modernism Week rolls around, newbies to the annual celebration of all things MCM… 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 »
Travel Across the USA, in Retro Style
Interesting ways to Retro Road-Trip! August 5, 2022 Planning to go big on your next retro road trip? You’re not alone. According to Destination Analysis, Americans are setting aside more than $4,100… Read more »
Four Days of Modernist Bliss
Over 50 events on hand at Modernism Week – October, 2022 By Ken MacIntyre, July 22, 2022 No longer relegated to “fall preview” status, this year Modernism Week’s annual October… 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.
‘Tis the Season … for Modernism
Holiday book ideas for your favorite Modernista! By Ken MacIntyre November 13, 2021 – ‘Tis the Season, as they say, so what better way to show your favorite modernism enthusiast… Read more »
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 »
Palm Springs Living at CoCo Cabana
VACATION RENTAL CONDO AT “COCO CABANA” IN SOUTH PALM SPRINGS Located in coveted South Palm Springs, this quiet one bedroom condo is tucked away in the iconic mid-century enclave… 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 »
Aluminaire House Secures New Home
Revolutionary Albert Frey-designed masterpiece of modernist design will soon be on view in Palm Springs PALM SPRINGS, CA – September 3, 2020: The Aluminaire House Foundation announced that it has donated… 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.
The Futuro Is Here
A Midcentury oddity lands in Joshua Tree, California By Ken MacIntyre November 2, 2019 – When LA-based music producer Ronald “Jukebox” Jackson was musing about what to build on his… Read more »
SoCal Artist Rides Nostalgia Wave to Success
Danny Heller’s Paintings Evoke Mid-Century Americana April 19, 2018 – Artist Danny Heller was ahead of his time, so to speak, when he began immortalizing Southern California’s modernist architecture… Read more »
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 »
A Palm Springs Photographer’s Journey
June 1, 2016 Growing up in the 1950s, Gary Dorothy had little use for modernist architecture… that would come later. Rather, Dorothy, who spent his childhood in the farming community… Read more »
A Visit to the Stahl House
By Anant Topiwala, March 1, 2016 As an architect and designer, I have admired the Stahl House from afar. In books and magazines I’d read about it as Case Study House… Read more »