Modernism Week’s signature February festival will run from February 15th to 25th, 2024. Perfect for a dreamy Valentine’s Day excursion.
The 2024 event series will once again feature midcentury modern architecture, art, interiors, landscape design, and more in the greater Palm Springs area. The 11-day festival will feature more than 350 events, including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, tours of more than 35 community iconic homes, live shows and numerous parties, according to a recent release from organizers. It is said that
The festival’s popular double-decker bus tour is back, but this year there are also several new events for architecture fans of all ages. All events are open to the public and tickets will go on sale at noon on Wednesday, November 1st at modernismweek.com. The schedule of events will be available for preview on the website starting October 25th (although new events may be added in the fall).
“We are thrilled that Modernism Week is returning to Palm Springs for its 19th year,” said Modernism Week CEO Lisa Vossler Smith. “We are excited about our exciting new program this year, including our emphasis on the work of architect Albert Frey. We are expanding our architecture bus tours and offering a variety of parties, educational talks, It will feature vintage fashion and live music events. “We are thrilled to once again bring our headquarters, CAMP, to the Hyatt Palm Springs location. We invite the public to join us for 11 days of incredible festivities.”
New tour in 2024
Are you a Modernism Week event attendee looking to see and learn something new this year? We’ve got you. The following events are all new to the festival.
Modernism Week Restoration Series: Sutter House (2/18, $60)
The First Restoration Series is a group of home tours aimed at celebrating important examples of desert modernist architecture that have been preserved, restored, and include carefully selected furniture and decorative items. The Sutter House (1958), a modernist masterpiece by architect E. Stewart Williams AIA, is Palm Springs Historic Site #133 and the first to be featured in this new series.
Villa Sierra “That Pink Door House” Home Tour (2/20, 2/21, $40))
Step behind the famous (on Instagram at least) pink door at Villa Sierra, a colorful take on mid-century modern Hollywood Regency style designed by James McNaughton. This is a rare opportunity to tour this photogenic mid-century desert ranch, with its grand scale, expansive public rooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows that blur the line between inside and outside.
Art + Architecture Home Tour: Hollywood Regency Style (2/16, $40)
Join Modernism Week for an exclusive tour of a rare private gem in the world of mid-century and Hollywood Regency architecture in Palm Springs, a 1967 masterpiece designed by renowned architect James McNaughton. Tour includes: Opportunity to view the owner’s amazing art and design collection.
Modernism Week Featured House: Shag House (2/16-2/19 and 2/23-2/25, $40))
Artist Shag has reimagined a midcentury modern home in the Little Beverly Hills neighborhood and created a fully immersive tour that allows visitors to virtually step inside a life-sized Shag painting. Shag preserved much of the original Palmer & Krisel layout of this classic Alexander design, but created an entirely new façade, extending the front entrance and converting the original breezeway into a party lounge. did.
Distinctive Home Tour: Monday Edition, Meet the Architect (2/19, $50)
Enjoy a tour of one signature home showcasing the creative work of AIA Architect Mark W. Daniels. This extraordinary architect embraces simplicity with aplomb.
Signature Home Tour: Friday Edition, Meet the Design Team (2/23, $50)
Enjoy a tour of this one signature home showcasing the talents of the interior design team of Lance O’Donnell, AIA, and Capullo + Davis Design in the hillside neighborhood of Little Tuscany.
The Four Hundred, The Complete Tour! (2/18, $65)
For the first time during Modernism Week, tour all nine units of Herbert Burns-designed The Four Hundred in the Historic Tennis Club District.
Villa de las Palmas, “A serene oasis of form, function and elegant living” (2/23, $85)
Villa de Las Palmas is a little-known midcentury architectural gem located between the vibrant Palm Springs Uptown Design District and the popular Old Las Palmas neighborhood.
Benvenuti Nera Bellissima Villa Vadera Home Tour (2/22, $40)
Enjoy a home tour of Villa Vadella, the dynamic team behind Coachella Valley’s #1 rated entertainer, The Gund Band.
New talks towards 2024
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Barry Bergdoll (2/17, $20 and $35))
Dr. Barry Bergdoll traces the evolution in the exhibition of modernist architecture, drawing inspiration from the just-completed reconstruction of Albert Frey’s 1931 Alminaire House in Palm Springs, and explores the architecture that catalyzed the modern movement. Focus on important international exhibitions.
Charles Phoenix: “New York Cityland and the 1964 New York World’s Fair” (2/17, $50 and $65)
Charles Phoenix’s latest entertaining photo slideshow celebrates the wonders of mid-century Manhattan and the futuristic 1964 New York World’s Fair. See his collection of vintage images and hear stories from a bygone era.
Other new events in 2024
Trina Turk Fashion Show at the Historic Frank Sinatra Estate (2/18, $250)
Experience the debut of Trina Turk’s Spring 2024 and limited edition collection at the legendary Frank Sinatra “Twin Palms” mansion. Become part of a limited number of guests on this rare opportunity to enjoy the latest fashion in one of Palm Springs’ most famous mid-century modern mansions. Guests will have a special opportunity to meet Turk while touring the Sinatra Estate.
Sine & Show Lambretta & Vespa Vintage Scooter Show (2/18, $25)
Scooter enthusiasts and those interested in scooters are invited to the first Vintage Vespa and Lambretta Scooter Show in Palm Springs. Los Angeles-based Soulside Productions will be showcasing a collection of custom and classic scooters spanning several decades.
These are just a few of the more than 350 programs offered during the 11-day festival. To see the full schedule, visit modernismweek.com.
