Find out about the interesting forces in this world of modernism and their contributions to the rediscovery and preservation of Palm Spring's architectural and cultural history. We've also provided an article that will give you some basics on the resurrection of Palm Springs modernism, and it's revival during the past few years.
Palm Springs Modern Committee
Web Site:
www.psmodcom.orgThe Palm Springs Modern Committee is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the heritage of modern architecture and design in Palm Springs and the entire Coachella Valley. Our goal is to be a meeting place for Palm Springs Modernists, both residents and nonresidents, with the ability to quickly mobilize support for urgent preservation issues.
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
Web Site:
www.pspf.netThe Palm Springs Preservation Foundation was established in 1997, as a non-profit educational foundation, to identity and recognize our historic sites, which set Palm Springs apart from other desert communities. Our "Village" history, reflected in our unique architecture is as distinctive and diverse as is our population growth.
Palm Springs Desert Museum
Web Site:
www.psmuseum.orgFounded in 1938, the Palm Springs Desert Museum is an educational institution that promotes a greater understanding of art, natural science and performing arts through collections, exhibitions and programs. The Natural Science department provides field trips, exhibitions, and programs in biology and archaeology. The Museum's permanent art collection features 19th, 20th, and 21st century works focusing on contemporary California, classic western American, Native American and Precolumbian art.
M Modern Gallery
Web Site:
www.mmoderngallery.comFounded in 2003, M Modern Gallery is dedicated to serving it's Artisits, Patrons, and Collectors. M Modern Gallery specializes in mid-century modernist art, design and objects.
Palm Springs Modernism ShowWeb Site:
www.palmspringsmodernism.comThe Palm Springs Convention Center will host 75 noted national and international decorative and fine arts dealers presenting all design movements of the 20th Century. The event is schedule for February 18-20, 2005.
PSMODERNTOURS
Sneak a peek at the architecure and design that evokes the fabulous lifestyle of mid-century Palm Springs... from homes with soaring rooflines and walls of glass to monuments of commerce and industry in dramatic gasoline stations and banks and more, PSMODERNTOURS takes you on a fun and educational two-and-a-half hour journey through the architecture and neighborhoods that defined mid-century Palm Springs. In a comfy mini-van and coveriing more than thirty miles, your comprehensive tour looks at all types of buildings of the innovative, award-winning local architects of the era (residential, commercial, civic, hotels, religious) and the world acclaimed masters who had extraordinary commissions here...learn about the architects, their clients, the materials and the creative flourish of the times that has made Palm Springs today one of the world's most important collections of mid-century modern architecture.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended
$55.00 per person, payable by check or cash at tour's completion
PSMODERNTOURS are exterior tours with one stop
For more information, email psmoderntours@aol.com or call (760) 318-6118
Modernism Articles
Palm Springs: Hip, Hot and '50s - Oregonian Travel Section
Wexler Steel Houses - Architectural Record
Where Architecture and Aura Rival the Greens - Boston Globe
A House Designed to Expand From Within - Los Angeles Times
