PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modernism Week will mark its 20th anniversary during the highly anticipated February festival February 13 to 23 in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. This iconic celebration will spotlight midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture, reflecting the rich design history of the desert region. The 11-day event will offer more than 400 unique experiences, including the renowned Palm Springs Modernism Show, tours of iconic architectural homes in more than 28 neighborhoods, guided walks, and vibrant evening events.
Highlights include rare access to the legendary gardens of the Kaufmann Desert House, a range of engaging architectural tours aboard open-air, double-decker buses, walking and biking excursions, and tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands. Attendees may also enjoy retro-themed parties and captivating talks by world-class speakers, providing a perfect blend of education and entertainment for enthusiasts of architecture and design. The full schedule and tickets are available at www.modernismweek.com. All events are open to the public.
In honor of its impressive two decades of programming, the Modernism Week team worked closely with homeowners of exclusive and seldom-seen homes to offer limited tours of significant fan-favorite homes that have been showcased in previous years. These tours will celebrate the rich legacy of the Desert Modernist architects and feature many of the stunning homes they designed. Some of the homes include the Steve McQueen residence, the Sinatra Estate, the Arthur Elrod "Escape House," William Cody and Donald Wexler's private residences, and the Raymond Loewy Residence.
"We've curated an incredible selection of tours, talks and experiences in celebration of our 20th anniversary," said Lisa Vossler Smith, CEO of Modernism Week. "As always, we're introducing new, exciting programs to be enjoyed for the first time, while also bringing back some of our most popular home tours from past years. We're especially grateful to the many homeowners who are generously participating by donating their homes for tours. We can't wait to share them with our Modernism Week community."
"Modernism Week highlights architectural and design excellence," said Chairman William Kopelk. "Founded 20 years ago to honor midcentury and modern design and financially support local preservation organizations and historic neighborhoods, it has evolved into a globally recognized festival; in February 2024 it attracted over 130,000 visitors and generated more than $68 million for the local economy. We're excited to showcase our modernist architecture, historic neighborhoods, and preservation initiatives through engaging presentations and programs with prominent architects and designers for both new and returning guests."
FEATURED TALKS
During the 11-day event many guests experience dozens of informative and entertaining talks, panel discussions, and films, including the premieres of THE HARVARD FIVE: a story of love, architecture and a design revolution (2/15, $20) and Preservation Mirage Presents Richard Neutra's Maslon House (2/19, $25). There will be a series of talks by owners and experts from around the world exploring emblematic modernist homes, including Villa Tugendhat, Fallingwater, Casa Pedregal, Edith Farnsworth House, New Canaan Glass House, Casa de Vidro, 2 Willow Road and Wimbledon Glass House.
NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS
Modernism Week will feature 28 tours in historic neighborhoods in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and Joshua Tree. These neighborhood tours enable guests to explore unique neighborhoods and view the stunning interiors of distinctive homes not normally open to the public.
Modernism Week top sponsors include Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Brizo, Dunn-Edwards Paints, Monogram, Cotino, Flor, Natural Retreats, and Willis. The City of Palm Springs is the Civic Presenting Sponsor. To receive Modernism Week updates, visit modernismweek.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X. Modernism Week will celebrate twenty years with its signature 11-day festival that will take place February 13-23, 2025. Tickets will be available starting November 1 at 12 p.m. PST and may be viewed online starting October 25. To receive updates, visit modernismweek.com and sign up to receive the free M Magazine.
About Modernism Week
Modernism Week is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing scholarships to local Palm Springs students pursuing college educations in the fields of architecture and design as well as giving grants to local and state organizations for their efforts to preserve modernist architecture throughout the state of California.
Media Contact
Tim O'Bayley, Modernism Week, 1 7604640182, [email protected], www.modernismweek.com
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