Modernism Week Celebrates 20 years in Palm Springs
Modernism Week’s signature February festival will take place February 13 - 23, 2025, highlighting midcentury modern architecture, art, interior design, landscape design, and vintage culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. The annual 11-day festival will feature more than 500 tours, programs and events. And we're ready to show off our town here at The Paul Kaplan Group. This is your yearly chance to immerse yourself in the history, architecture, fashion, and culture of this iconic era, with so many events covering everything from home tours and vintage car shows to film screenings and educational talks.
A Blast from the Mid-Century Past:
The history of Modernism Week stretches back decades, born from a desire to preserve and celebrate the unique architectural heritage of Palm Springs. This desert city was a magnet for renowned mid-century modern architects like Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, and William Krisel, who left their indelible mark on the landscape with their innovative and stylish designs. Today, Modernism Week is a global phenomenon, attracting design enthusiasts and architecture aficionados from around the world.
Highlights to Get Your Groove On:
- Home Tours: Experience the pinnacle of mid-century living with exclusive tours of privately owned architectural gems. Peek inside iconic houses, marvel at the innovative design features, and imagine yourself living like a true Mad Men character. 
- Films and Lectures: Join historians and experts revealing the stories behind the art and architecture of modernism through live talks, presentations, and movies.
- Architectural Double Decker Bus Tour: Modernism Week's Most Popular AttractionExperience the Palm Springs' architectural masterpieces firsthand as presented by expert guides that provide insights into their history, development, and masters behind their designs. Architectural bus tours are one of Modernism Week's most popular and celebrated annual attractions attended by thousands of visitors from around the world from all walks of life and levels of expertise.
- Entertaining Music, Classic Cocktails, and Exclusive PartiesHave dinner and drinks at the Sinatra estate, mix and mingle with architects and designers, or if you're looking for the hot-ticket item, attend the Modernism Week 20th Anniversary Opening Night Extravaganza and see Sinatra,The Beatles and Elvis all in one night!
- Unique Experiences For Every Taste Try something new or find a favorite activity at Modernism Week. See an art show and print release party hosted by Shag, attend a fashion show by Trina Turk, try your hand at pasta making with cooking and lunch at Trio Palm Springs, or head over to the the "King of Cool" Soiree at the Steve McQueen Residence or check out the Modernism Week Trailer Show- always a favorite event. The immensely popular Palm Springs Modernism Show offers collections from 125 international dealers that have something for everyone. Shake things up and take a hands-on mixology class where you'll learn how to make a few cocktails you can serve up to friends and family.
- More Than Just a Look Back:
So, whether you're a die-hard mid-century enthusiast or simply curious about a bygone era, Modernism Week has something for you. Come explore the vibrant desert landscape, soak in the unique atmosphere, and step into a world where form meets function and style knows no bounds. See you there!
For more information visit www.ModernismWeek.com House hunting for your own piece of Modernist history? Drop us a line at PaulKaplanHomes.com
*Some photos featured are courtesy of Modernism Week
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