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Modernist Collection (#28)

"Exploring the Modernist Marvels: From the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to Buenos Aires' Kavanagh Building" Step into a world where architecture becomes art

Background imageModernist Collection: I, v, rusakov workers club, in stromynskaya square, moscow, ussr, designed by konstantin s

I, v, rusakov workers club, in stromynskaya square, moscow, ussr, designed by konstantin s, melnikov, 1927-29, transport workers club, school of communism

Background imageModernist Collection: Zuyev workers club, designed by ilya golosov and built for streetcar workers, moscow, ussr, 1928

Zuyev workers club, designed by ilya golosov and built for streetcar workers, moscow, ussr, 1928

Background imageModernist Collection: Sculptures on front of Lambeth HQ Main Building

Sculptures on front of Lambeth HQ Main Building
Three art deco style sculptures on the front of Lambeth HQ Main Building

Background imageModernist Collection: Modernist umbrella stand. ca. 1900. Impressionism

Modernist umbrella stand. ca. 1900. Impressionism. Furniture. SPAIN. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia

Background imageModernist Collection: GRACIAN, BALTASAR (1601-1658). SPANISH

GRACIAN, BALTASAR (1601-1658). SPANISH
DARIO, Rub n (1867-1916). Nicaraguan modernist poet. Front page from Tierras Solares. Photography

Background imageModernist Collection: Sagrada Familia interior

Sagrada Familia interior
Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852 - 1926). Interior: vaulted ceiling over columns in the main nave, and one of the side naves

Background imageModernist Collection: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel De

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel De
DARIO, Rub n (1867-1916). Nicaraguan modernist poet. Rub n DarЯ wearing the Nicaraguan diplomatic costume. Photography

Background imageModernist Collection: Interior of the Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Interior of the Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Background imageModernist Collection: Bronze sculpure of vintage WW11 aircraft in front of the Cadet Chapel at the Air

Bronze sculpure of vintage WW11 aircraft in front of the Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Background imageModernist Collection: USA, Ohio, Cleveland, Exterior view of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame designed by I. M

USA, Ohio, Cleveland, Exterior view of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame designed by I. M. Pei along Lake Erie on spring afternoon

Background imageModernist Collection: Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Beurs van Berlage

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Beurs van Berlage on the Damrak. Designed as a commodity exchange by architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage (constructed between 1896 and 1903)

Background imageModernist Collection: ULM CHURCH WISE LION

ULM CHURCH WISE LION
The Wise Lion, one of several exterior statues at the futuristic modern church at Ulm, Germany. Date: 1930s

Background imageModernist Collection: Halfords, Birmingham

Halfords, Birmingham
The strikingly ugly modern Halfords Building, facing Brick Kiln Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageModernist Collection: Modern Flats

Modern Flats
Modern Art Deco flats, Putney Hill, south west London. Date: 1930s

Background imageModernist Collection: ULM CHURCH

ULM CHURCH
The Baptismal Font of the futuristic modern church at Ulm, Germany. Date: 1930s

Background imageModernist Collection: Modernist Flats

Modernist Flats
A modern block of flats, with weatherboarded balconies, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageModernist Collection: Coventry Eagle Pulpit

Coventry Eagle Pulpit
The progressive, modernist bronze, eagle pulpit, designed by Dame Elizabeth Frink for New Coventry Cathedral. Date: late 1950s

Background imageModernist Collection: Modern Municipal Offices

Modern Municipal Offices at Bebbington, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageModernist Collection: Ancona - Corso Stamira - Italy

Ancona - Corso Stamira - Italy Date: 1930s

Background imageModernist Collection: A 1930s Christmas

A 1930s Christmas
Two modern aesthetes admire their one concession to Christmas decorations amid their pristine art deco home - a sprig of holly in a vase

Background imageModernist Collection: Steel facade of the IMAM building, Spain

Steel facade of the IMAM building, Spain
Steel facade of the IMAM building (Womens Institute and Municipal Archives) in Mostoles, a town near Madrid, Spain. This building was built mainly with concrete and steel

Background imageModernist Collection: IMAM building, Mostoles, Spain

IMAM building, Mostoles, Spain
IMAM building (Womens Institute and Municipal Archives) in Mostoles, a town near Madrid, Spain. This building was built mainly with concrete and steel

Background imageModernist Collection: Modernist facades of Can Casasayas and Pensio La Menorquina, Placa Mercat

Modernist facades of Can Casasayas and Pensio La Menorquina, Placa Mercat, Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Background imageModernist Collection: Argentina - Buenos Aires - Opera Theatre

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Opera Theatre. Photo (34/40) from a fold-out set

Background imageModernist Collection: Argentina - Buenos Aires - Safico Building

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Safico Building. Photo (38/40) from a fold-out set

Background imageModernist Collection: Old National Gallery, Berlin, Germany

Old National Gallery, Berlin, Germany
The Old National Gallery (Alte Nationalgalerie) on Museum Island, Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1861, and shows Classical, Romantic, Biedermeier

Background imageModernist Collection: Cocktail bar, the Chez Cup at the Regent Palace Hotel

Cocktail bar, the Chez Cup at the Regent Palace Hotel
The wonderful interior art deco decor of the new cocktail bar, the Chez Cup at the Regent Palace Hotel, Piccadilly, London

Background imageModernist Collection: Barcelona, Spain - International Exhibition

Barcelona, Spain - International Exhibition
The Great Fountain by night. Barcelona, Spain - International Exhibition of 1929 - 1930. In a large park on the Montjuic hill

Background imageModernist Collection: Johannesburg - Modernist Architecture

Johannesburg - Modernist Architecture
Crossley Mansions, Johannesburg - built in the Modernist style for the Empire Exhibition of 1936

Background imageModernist Collection: Modernist (Art Deco) building and Sagrado Corazon church, Melilla, Spain

Modernist (Art Deco) building and Sagrado Corazon church, Melilla, Spain, Spanish North Africa, Africa

Background imageModernist Collection: Windowed balconies, modernist (Art Deco) building on Plaza de Espana, Melilla

Windowed balconies, modernist (Art Deco) building on Plaza de Espana, Melilla, Spain, Spanish North Africa, Africa

Background imageModernist Collection: Modernist (Art Deco) building, Juan Carlos I Avenue, Melilla, Spain, Spanish North Africa

Modernist (Art Deco) building, Juan Carlos I Avenue, Melilla, Spain, Spanish North Africa, Africa

Background imageModernist Collection: Interior dome of the early 20th century Modernist building of the Central Market

Interior dome of the early 20th century Modernist building of the Central Market, Valencia, Spain, Europe

Background imageModernist Collection: Arc de Triomf by the Modernist

Arc de Triomf by the Modernist, Josep Vilaseca i Casanoves, Barcelona, Catalonia (Cataluna) (Catalunya), Spain, Europe

Background imageModernist Collection: The 75m tall steeple and vast modernist church of Hallgrimskirkja

The 75m tall steeple and vast modernist church of Hallgrimskirkja, rising above the city, built between 1940 and 1974, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageModernist Collection: Schottenring District 20, modernist, Vienna, Austria

Schottenring District 20, modernist, Vienna, Austria

Background imageModernist Collection: Dressed for the Seaside

Dressed for the Seaside
Beach pyjama suits by Redfern, Notwitzky or Rochas: loosely cut trousers, blouses, jackets & robes for beside the sea in stripes or a modern abstract applique design




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"Exploring the Modernist Marvels: From the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to Buenos Aires' Kavanagh Building" Step into a world where architecture becomes art, as we delve into the realm design. The iconic Guggenheim Museum on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, stands tall as a testament to this avant-garde movement. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, its spiraling structure challenges traditional norms and invites visitors to experience art in a whole new way. Venturing beyond American shores, we find ourselves captivated by the Clipstone Colliery DP137964. This industrial marvel showcases how even functional spaces can embrace modernist aesthetics with its clean lines and geometric forms. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Kavanagh Building proudly displays its Art Deco Pavilion façade. A symbol of elegance and sophistication, it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of modernism while adding a touch of Argentine charm. Meanwhile, across continents in Holland-On-Sea lies an exquisite Modernist House that seamlessly blends nature with contemporary design. Its minimalist approach creates harmony between man-made structures and their surroundings. Returning to the Big Apple's vibrant streetscape is another glimpse at the Guggenheim Museum's striking presence. Its fusion of form and function continues to inspire awe among both locals and tourists alike. Traveling back through time reveals Le Frisson Nouveau - an alluring tango dress illustrated by Czech artist Ludvik Strimpl for Gazette du Bon Ton magazine during Paris' fashion heyday from 1912-1925. This captivating piece exemplifies how modernism transcended architectural boundaries and influenced various artistic disciplines. Shifting gears towards residential spaces brings us to Southgate Estate in Runcorn circa 1977 – housing units that epitomize practicality without compromising style or innovation.