Maurice Martine / Tables
Designed and Produced by Maurice MartineWeston, Byles & Rudolph, Roberts House (1953), Malibu, CAThere's a lot of good stuff in this house: Paul Tuttle for Modern Color, VKG, Kurt Versen, George...
View ArticleLynn G. Fayman / Presentation
May 8th at 6PM: MOPA and Modern San Diego present a deeper look into Lynn G. Fayman: A Colorful Life. A hosted reception will be followed by a discussion about Fayman’s contribution to San Diego art...
View ArticleSchindler / Bethlehem Baptist
Bethlehem Baptist Church (1944) by R.M. SchindlerThe client was a small AfricanAmerican congregation, which is interesting considering the racial attitudes during this time period. Not much is known...
View ArticleBonhams / LA
The Dorothy Weiss collection is part of the Bonhams 20th Century sale, which will be happening tomorrow.Dorothy Weiss (on the left) was a mover and shaker in the art world, as evident in this picture...
View ArticleEames / RXR
In 1957, the Eames Office designed the station, rail yard, office, signage, posters, and tickets for the one-fifth scale Griffith Park Railroad. Deborah Sussman from the Eames Office was one of the...
View ArticleLovell Beach House / Schindler
Lovell Beach House (1926) by R.M. SchindlerSource: USCWest Elevation during constructionSource: Southern California Art HistorySoleri bell on a Schindler!
View ArticleThe Architect / Phillips
Greta Grossman, 1953The Architect, a sale at Phillips, created by Lee Mindel, FAIAFranco Albini, c. 1940Junzo Sakakura, 1956The Japanese section of the 1960 Triennale di Milano, 1960Jean Prouvé, 1944...
View ArticleDoyle Lane : Clay Paintings / The Landing
Doyle Lane : Clay PaintingsThe Landing at ReformOpening Reception: Thursday, May 1st, 7 pm"Why not take paintings out of doors where one may sit and watch the changing play of sunshine on the glazes,...
View ArticleWeekend / Stuff
ClayFlea market next to the airport = good junk photosSmallsI don't usually buy glass from Holland, but if it's Good Design approved, it's good enough for me.
View ArticleLA / Modernism
Los Angeles Modernism was held this past weekend at 3Labs. I caught it on the last day.Inner Gardens and all their massive Architectural Pottery display was front and center. Reform had a booth...
View ArticleModern Originals / Williamson
Modern Originalsby Leslie WilliamsonIn this, her second book, Leslie beautifully photographed the homes and studios of Eurpoean designers such as Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, Finn Juhl, and Achille...
View ArticleDoyle Lane / Tomorrow
Doyle Lane : Clay PaintingsThe Landing at ReformOpening Reception: Thursday, May 1st, 7 pmPhoto: Ben SerarReform has unearthed some work by Doyle which has never been on public display. You do not want...
View ArticleClimate Change / La Jolla
Climate Change: Midcentury Modern La Jolla, curated by Dave Hampton, explores 1950s and 1960s La Jolla modern architecture, objects , furnishings and art which were exhibited in the community’s museums...
View ArticleNoguchi Garden / Again
Picnic at the Nuguchi Garden in Costa Mesa, again.This time I did a little climbing to get a better perspective.Spirit of the Lima BeanIf you have anything with this scribble on it, please feel free to...
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