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The Vintage Event You’ve Been Waiting For…Online!

October 21, 2020
Written by Rabekah Henderson and Photography by Ruby Lane

ruby lane washington dc modernism show mid century modern

Looking to add to your Mid Mod collection while staying safe and staying home? Well, mark your calendars for RubyLane’s exciting online Washington DC Modernism Show! The annual show has…

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Get the Look: Your Very Own Mid Century Modern Gallery Wall

September 24, 2020
Written by Jolene Nolte

Curating your own gallery wall takes time, and can be ever-evolving. Take inspiration from the mixed media and sizes of this gallery wall--paintings, drawings, photographs, prints--and all in mid mod style. We've gathered some options below for further inspiration and to point you on your way to retro-inspired and vintage sources.

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essential mid century modern design books

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Even If You Own No Other Books on Mid Century Modern Design, Own These

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Eames Era Witco-style art by Modern Retrograde

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Mid Mod Art with A Retro Vibe

June 27, 2020
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Bold, colorful, vibrant and often unapologetically geometric, retro style art is the way to go to wake up your walls and add some fun mid mod personality to your rooms.…

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black and walnut mid century modern arm chair and a set or orange Brody swivel chairs

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5 Black-Owned Vintage Mid Century Modern Businesses to Support

June 19, 2020
Written by Jickie Torres

Interested in celebrating, uplifting and supporting Black-owned vintage Mid Century Modern businesses like we are? Perfect, here is a roundup of some Black-owned mid century shops which specialize in vintage…

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The MCM Inspired Fantasy World of SHAG

June 12, 2020
Written by Shelby Deering

Shag, otherwise known as Josh Agle, has been creating his lively, retro artwork since the 1980s, and fans continue to clamor for it today.

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Artist seated in studio among his mid century modern art

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Supersonic Modern: Meet Artist Michael Murphy

May 29, 2020
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Scott Kline

Michael Murphy’s prints and paintings celebrate mid century modern architecture. In this interview he explains his inspiration and his process.

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House of Tomorrow illustration by Danny Heller

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Break the Boredom With These Mid Century Games and Activities

Board games, puzzles, art projects. Everyone’s doing it while they #stayathome to pass the time. We say if you’re gonna dust off those puzzle or creating skills, it might as…

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Virtual Art Tours: Modern Art You Can View from Home

Pablo Picasso said “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” These days, if staying indoors is making you feel a little extra dusty,…

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Art + Gifts

The Vintage Event You’ve Been Waiting For…Online!

Get the Look: Your Very Own Mid Century Modern Gallery Wall

Even If You Own No Other Books on Mid Century Modern Design, Own These

Mid Mod Art with A Retro Vibe

5 Black-Owned Vintage Mid Century Modern Businesses to Support

The MCM Inspired Fantasy World of SHAG

Supersonic Modern: Meet Artist Michael Murphy

Break the Boredom With These Mid Century Games and Activities

Virtual Art Tours: Modern Art You Can View from Home

Jens Risom: Master Furniture Maker

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