charles eames eero saarinen

Friendly Fire

A Modernism Week lecture digs into the relationship between lifelong friends and competitors Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen.

Greg Archer Attractions, Current Digital

The relationship between Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen and their impact on Herman Miller and Knoll will be explored Feb. 21 in Palm Springs.

spun chair

Can’t Top This

Spun Chair by Magis intrigues and intimidates. Large and mysterious, it looms with a ridged surface designed to keep one from falling out.

Lisa Marie Hart Current Digital, Home & Design, Real Estate

Spun Chair by Magis intrigues and intimidates. Large and mysterious, it looms with a ridged surface designed to keep one from falling out.

jeanne gang architect

Back to the Future

After dialed-down editions during the height of the pandemic, Modernism Week returns Feb. 17–27 with an eclectic mix of tours, parties, talks, performances, and more.

Jeremy Kinser Attractions, Current Guide, Modernism

Here are 6 programming tips for Modernism Week 2022 when it returns to in-person events in February with a mix of tours, talks, and exhibits.

william f cody architecture

Modernism Meets The Desert

The architecture of William F. Cody introduced a fresh way of life and leisure, signaling new possibilities for this stunning environment.

Don Choi Current PSL, Modernism

The architecture of William F. Cody introduced a fresh way of life and leisure, signaling new possibilities for this stunning environment.

the partridge family

Hidden Talent

Rancho Mirage resident Ron Hicklin, who appears for a special program during Modernism Week, led a singing group that was responsible for many of the voices behind groups like The Monkees and The Partridge Family.

Greg Archer Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital, Modernism

Rancho Mirage’s Ron Hicklin, who appears during Modernism Week, led a singing group that gave voice to groups like The Partridge Family.

rod serling

“Welcome to the Twilight Zone”

Anne Serling will present a slice of midcentury culture at Modernism Week by paying homage to her father, Rod, who hosted the legendary TV show in the early 1960s.

Greg Archer Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital, Modernism

Anne Serling will present a slice of midcentury culture at Modernism Week by paying homage to her father, Rod, who hosted “The Twilight Zone”.