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USModernist Radio goes to Palm Springs each February for the incredibly popular Modernism Week. It’s a fascinating array of sunshine, architecture, lectures, parties, tours, exhibits, and you can even order martinis for breakfast. Yes, you can do that anywhere but you'll feel glamorous in Palm Springs. USModernist Radio's George Smart was there with keynote speakers and other special guests who make Modernism Week a blast.
The Kaufmann House is one of the most famous residences in Palm Springs. Designed by Richard Neutra, it passed through a succession of owners and unfortunate renovations until Brent and Beth Harris brought it back to its original glory. George talks about the house and it's journey from the past into the future with Brent Harris in a rare visit, poolside at the Kaufmann House.
Hugh Kaptur is the last living major mid-century modern architect in Palm Springs. He's the Obiwan of Modernism, the last of the Jedi. Alongside other celebrated Palm Springs architects, such as E. Stewart Williams, Donald Wexler, Bill Cody, John Porter Clark, and Albert Frey, Kaptur created the Modernist vibe that Palm Springs is famous for, from hotels to fire stations to apartment complexes to houses. From the 1950's through today, he's been turning out head-turning award-winning architecture. Kaptur has a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. He was featured in the documentary Quiet Elegance.
#337/Poolside Gossip: Shawn Waldron + Nelda Linsk + Musical Guest China Forbes of Pink Martini
#336/Sal Flores + Damien Lipp + Stephanie Mauro + Goli Karimi + Musical Guest Nicole Zuratis
#335/Getting Ready for Palm Springs: Frank Lopez + Rosemary Krieger + Christopher Georgesco + Karen Nepacena + Musical Guests Lizzy and the Triggermen.
#334/The Legacy of Asian-American Architects: Mina Chow + Takashi Yanai
#333/Children of Genius: Francesca Breuer Wallace + Heiki Aalto-Alanen
#332/Holiday Show: Author Toby Witte + Musical Guest Michael Sinatra + Musical Guests Peter Lamb and the Wolves
#331/Pioneering Leaders Phyllis Lambert + Susan Maxman
#330/Tom Kundig's Client Lou Maxon Rides the Rails + Peter McMahon of the Cape Cod Modern House Trust
#329/Martin Voelkle of BIG
#328/Mid-Century Architect Barbara Neski + Musical Guest Staci Griesbach
#327/Christy MacLear
#326/Children of Genius: John Barnes + Ainslie Gores Gilligan
Special Event! Modapalooza in Palm Springs February 2024
#325/Albert Frey, Inventive Modernist: Adam Lerner + Brad Dunning
#324/The Getty's Chandler McCoy + AI with Michael Gilbride
#323/Organic Architecture: Michael Johnson + Bart Prince + Musical Guests Peter Lamb and the Wolves
#322/Stewart Hicks of YouTube's Architecture with Stewart
#321/Andras Szanto: The Future of Museums
#320/Melodie Yashar of ICON + Jan Schmidt-Garre on BV Doshi + NY ADFF with Kyle Bergman
#319/Palm Springs Glamour: Will Friedwald + Courtney Newman + Susan Claassen
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