Tag Archives: Michigan
Frank Lloyd Wright at Twilight
Frank Lloyd Wright at Twilight Thursday, July 18, 2013 A rare chance to visit the Wright-designed Goetsch-Winckler House in Okemos, Michigan. Fundraiser for the Michigan State University Museum, the science and culture museum at MSU In conjunction with the special … Continue reading
a2modern presents “Threads” an evening with Steve Frykholm and Clark Malcolm of Herman Miller, Inc.
a2modern is pleased to partner with Susan Monroe owner of Three Chairs, Co., and Steve Frykholm and Clark Malcolm of Herman Miller, Inc., in a presentation of “Threads.” Threads is the story of Herman Miller’s history of design, openness to … Continue reading
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Tagged Modernism, Michigan, Ann Arbor, Herman Miller, a2modern, Threads
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East Lansing Modern, 1940 – 1970
East Lansing Modern, 1940 – 1970 MSU Museum Ground Floor, April 28 – August 18, 2013 Opening Reception: Sunday, April 28, 2-4 PM. Gallery Talk at 3PM download a postcard for the exhibit East Lansing itself is on exhibit at … Continue reading
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Tagged Bandes, East Lansing, Goetsch-Winckler, Michigan, Michigan State University, Modern, Modernism, Museum
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a2modern lecture: Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography
Mark your calendars for a2modern’s Spring lecture April 3rd by John Comazzi, author of Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography. Please join us for a presentation that will highlight the life and career of Balthazar Korab, one of the most celebrated … Continue reading
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Tagged Architect of Photography, Balthazar Korab, John Comazzi, Michigan, Modernism, Saarinen, University of Michigan
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Balthazar Korab
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Balthazar Korab on January 15, 2013. Balthazar Korab was born in 1926 in Hungary and studied architecture at the Polytechnicum in Budapest. In 1949, he fled Hungary’s communist government, emigrating … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Balthazar Korab, Michigan, Mid-Century, Modernism, Photography
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Midgaard (Lautner Cottage)
Few people realize this, but noted California architect John Lautner was born and educated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (before enrolling at Taliesin). Perhaps best known as the architect of Chemosphere, Lautner’s architectural career began much, much earlier. As a young … Continue reading
MichiganModern™ Talk in Ann Arbor – October 9
Ann Arbor to Celebrate Modernism October 9 As Part of a National Observance Honoring Modern Design ANN ARBOR – State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway will be at the Bentley Historical Library in Ann Arbor on October 9, 7:00 p.m., … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Arbor, Architecture, Design, DOCOMOMO, Historic Preservation, Michigan, Michigan Modern, MichiganModern, Mid-Century, Modernism, Tour Day
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George Nelson Exhibition at Cranbrook Art Museum
Exhibition opens Saturday, June 16, and runs through Sunday, October 14, 2012 “Organized by the Vitra Design Museum, this exhibition is the first comprehensive retrospective of one of the most influential figures in American design. It includes over 120 three-dimensional … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Cranbrook, Design, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Michigan, Modernism, Vitra
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Saint Francis de Sales National Historic Landmark Request for Proposal
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority, State Historic Preservation Office (“Authority”) is seeking a firm that is authorized to do business in Michigan to write a National Historic Landmark (“NHL”) nomination for St. Francis de Sales Church in Muskegon, Michigan … Continue reading
Detroit Area Art Deco Society Michigan Modernism Preview Party
It’s preview party time for the Detroit Area Art Deco Society (DAADS) as the mid-century enthusiasts open up the Michigan Modernism Exposition on April 27, 7:00 pm - 10:00 p.m. The annual art deco affair offers you and your guests first … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit, Detroit Area Art Deco Society, Michigan, Modernism
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