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Midcentury Modern Weekend
When most people think of Vancouver, Canada, it’s for the mountains and the ocean but for architourists more inclined to appreciate a built environment this West Coast city doesn’t disappoint especially when it comes to its midcentury modern heritage
‘Modernism Week – October’ Sneak Preview
Over 50 Events to be Offered Over Four Exciting Days By Ken MacIntyre August 1, 2024 (Palm Springs) – Summer’s not even half over and it’s already time to start… Read more »
Las Vegas; An Atomic Age Paradise
Las Vegas is famous for reinventing itself. It’s also a city whose midcentury iconography is everywhere (but disappearing) and could easily take days to explore. If you’ve only got a couple of nights in town, though, here’s a quick and dirty Modtraveler guide to the marvelous modernist excess built on the hopes and dreams of those who helped shape Sin City in the Post-War years.
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 »
Embracing a Midcentury Lifestyle
Lisa Rathbone’s Love Affair with the Past By Ken MacIntyre (October 1, 2023) In a world smitten by the allure of shiny new things, there are those of us who… Read more »
Building The Past in Phoenix, Arizona
Vintage ‘Haver Home’ Inspires New Midcentury Guest House By Ken MacIntyre September 18, 2023 – As midcentury enthusiasts are keenly aware, most cities can point to a handful of architects… 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 »
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 »
‘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 »
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.