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Modernism Show &
Sale. (this page, from
top) Show & Sale is the
most heavily attended
event of Modernism
Week; exhibitor
vignettes; Reform
Gallery of L.A.
C I T Y
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haring a prized spot on the roster is the 18th
annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale,
a heavily attended and accessorized spectacle of
decorative and fine arts. To be held Feb. 17-19 at the
Palm Springs Convention Center, show-goers will find
rare and vintage wares in the form of furnishings,
sculpture, paintings, prints, ceramics, glass, fashion,
accessories and more from 85 exhibitors from the U.S.
and Europe. Previous Show & Sale attendees also will
discover a strong local flavor on the show floor. Along
with veteran local dealers, including Funkis Inc. of
Venice and Reform of Los Angeles, will be newcomers
such as Gallery Girasole of North Hollywood and
Industry Gallery and Oculus of Los Angeles. Glimpse
all the goods at the Show & Sale Preview Par, a lively
Feb. 16 soirée benefitting Modernism Week that will
put the collection on show before it opens to pillage
by the public.
e opportuni of turning up treasure is reason
alone to attend the Show & Sale, but this year brings
even more bang for your admission buck: automatic
entrée to the Palm Springs Modern Design Expo,
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THE INTER SECTION
OF SHOW & SALE AND
MODER N DESIGN
EXPO SPEAKS TO THE
CUR R ENT IMPULSE
TO BLEND PAST AND
PR ESENT IN DESIGN.
a brainchild of the Show & Sale team and brand-new to
Modernism Week. While the Show & Sale winks at the past, its
au courant counterpart is all about the future and will highlight
the latest in mod living must-haves, including efficient
building materials, smart-home technology, appliances and
electronics, and other contemporary elements (furniture,
home accessories, art). Look for midcentury modern-inspired
inventiveness from e Mod Ranch, Mod Fire, Amara Rugs
and more. e event's presenting sponsor, Monogram, will
feature cooking demos with a celebri chef and former CEO of
Dwell Magazine, Michaela Abrams, will present a keynote talk.
e intersection of Show & Sale and Modern Design Expo
speaks to the current impulse to blend past and present
in design. It's also an example of the influence of design
antecedents on present-day innovations. It's a bold vision
for the future of Modernism Week—and the future is now.
modernismweek.com
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COURTESY
OF
DAVID
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