Discover post-war America's Industrial Design rise—driven by GM's influence and the cross-disciplinary creativity that powered this bold, emerging profession.

Discover the surprising architectural riches of 3 unlikely small American towns: Palm Springs, California; Sarasota, Florida; Columbus, Indiana. Each is a world-renowned showcase of innovative design.

A nostalgic look at Modernist motels, restaurants, and attractions in the Smoky Mountain resort town of Gatlinburg, TN depicted in postcards and other ephemera as they appeared in the mid-20th century.

Filmmaker Jake Gorst premieres his new short documentary Curating Modernism, exploring the challenges of preserving 20th century Modern architecture in the United States.

An astonishing look at the secret corporate musical theater we were never meant to see—via bizarrely funny vintage film clips presented by Letterman Show and The Simpsons writer Steve Young!

The first Black architect to practice in the western U.S., Paul R. Williams' groundbreaking architecture left an indelible impact. Getty curators preview exhibitions marking his archive's public debut.

Nick Ferrell presents materials from his new book Modeline of California: Pioneer of Modern Lighting and discusses the process of unearthing the once-lost history of the Modern lighting industry.

Frank Escher & Ravi GuneWardena, restoration architects for the Lovell Health House, and architectural historian, Dr. Barbara Lamprecht, will discuss the restoration of Neutra's 1929 masterpiece.

The hyperbolic paraboloid, one iconic shape, deployed by three different architects in three different cities, illustrates the synchronicity of Coachella Valley's Modernism.

An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

The 1957 Miller House and Garden is one of the most iconic examples of Total Modern Design. Architecture by Eero Saarinen, interiors by Alexander Girard and gardens by Dan Kiley.

Take a look at the Mother Road's beloved midcentury landmarks as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66. Join Barkev Msrlyan from Merch Motel for a ride through California's roadside relics.

Join Cranbrook Art Museum curators in exploring the dynamic networks of people, ideas and objects that make midcentury Modern design so long lastingly captivating.

Architectural historian Luke Leuschner presents a utopian history of the Coachella Valley's architecture and urbanism, from early 20th-century Bohemian colonies to Modernist country clubs.

The Palm Springs Look is growing up. Three top interior designers from the new book Inside Palm Springs discuss why Palm Springs has become one of the most exciting, creative design labs in the world.

The Elrod House, a masterly collaboration between architect John Lautner and interior designer Arthur Elrod, is emerging from a restoration that has re-energized this beacon of Palm Springs Modernism.

The story of Leopold Fischer, a student of Austrian Modernist Adolf Loos, who practiced in Los Angeles alongside Rudolf Schindler and Richard Neutra, but is unknown to architectural history.

An interdisciplinary solo show in Casa Cristo, completed 1929 in Guadalajara, re-understands Luis Barragán's cosmogony by creating an encounter with the work of queer filmmakers in the 70s and 80s.

Despite facing forced internment in the midcentury period, many Japanese Americans excelled in the fields of architecture and design, greatly shaping the legacy of Modernism as we know it.

Adam Štěch on the evolution of Czech Modernism, from avant-garde Cubism to Art Deco, to Functionalist designs of the 1920s–1930s, and the impact of World War II followed by Communist dictatorship.

Laura Ackerman-Shaw explores the vibrant designs of her parents, Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, pioneers of the California midcentury Modern aesthetic, and their impact on post-war design and décor.

Montevideo Modernism is a multi-day event of symposia and tours of Modernist architecture in and around the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, scheduled for April 2026.

Explore Gio Ponti, the visionary polymath behind the rise of Italian Modernism, whose innovative and elegant designs forged a global legacy inspiring architects, designers and enthusiasts worldwide.

Montevideo Modernism is a multi-day event of symposia and tours of Modernist architecture in and around the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, scheduled for April 2026.

This compelling documentary depicts the life and legacy of Edward Fields, the visionary who elevated carpets from simple floor coverings to bespoke works of art, reshaping American interior design.

In July 1936, Grace Lewis Miller–recently widowed mother, socialite and Mensendieck instructor, drove to Palm Springs. Within one month she commissioned Richard Neutra to design her house/studio.

Architectural historian Steven Keylon explores the rich history of the designed landscape of the Coachella Valley during the 20th century.

Golf began on the windswept coast of Scotland and migrated around the world to diverse landscapes including the Coachella Valley desert. This talk explores the changes wrought in that migration.

See how designers in the past imagined the future at General Motor's Futurama Pavillion for the 1964 World's Fair in New York.

After two sell-out architectural tours of TV homes, Marina Coates now escorts us through film homes—and interior design will share the focus. This seven-home program includes three in Palm Springs!

From dense urban centers to remote coastal landscapes, Susan T Rodriguez will discuss creating architecture that is fused with its surroundings and the natural world.

Back by audience demand! Join Palm Springs' own Deserted Films, your local home movie nerds, for a new, informative and hilarious supercut of clips from their vast collection of 8mm, Super 8, and 16.

A 1972 Modernist home renovation, shared from a purist's perspective with insights into philosophy, process and interior selections uniting MCM authenticity, 70s glamour and contemporary living.

Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board member Steve Treinen presents Canyon Country Club's social and architectural history through vintage and contemporary imagery.

The 1945 BBPR memorial's abstract geometric form commemorating victims of fascism simultaneously proposed “continuity” with the formal aspects of Modern architecture designed under Italian fascism.

This year marks not only Fallingwater's 90th anniversary but the completion of a 3-year comprehensive project that will ensure the house's preservation for years to come.

Gropius and Breuer built their most important residence as a total work of art integrating architecture, furnishings and landscape. The owner offers a look at this stunning, undiscovered masterpiece.

Marvel at swaying palm trees, shimmering swimming pools, atomic architecture, and colorful classic cars as artist Danny Heller takes you on a road trip through his retro-focused paintings.

For the first time outside of New York City, World Monuments Fund and Modernism Week are partnering to present the prestigious 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize ceremony.

Modernism's evolution on opposite sides of the Pacific was shaped by migration, climate, cultural collision and the bold vision of émigré architects who reimagined the built world wherever they landed

Highlighting the Modern architecture protected by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy including the Price Tower (Bartlesville, OK) and the Grace and Joseph Jacob Walser, Jr. House (Chicago).

Join photographer Isaac Jeffreys as he illuminates historic Catskills resort pools at night, bridging past and present in a visual journey of midcentury Modern glamour and American leisure.

Discover the drama and brilliance of Brazilian Modernism woven through the lives and works of Oscar Niemeyer, Lina Bo Bardi, Roberto Burle Marx and Sergio Rodrigues, presented by Jonathan Durling.

In the land of Steinbeck, maverick architects of the 1950s–70s pioneered a hands-on Modernism rooted in nature and adapted to the wild landscape of the Big Sur Coast.

World Monuments Fund's recent Modernism projects in Africa address the relationship between the narratives associated with these sites and their need for documentation and conservation. 1–2 PM

Historic landscapes are more than just beautiful settings. They're expressions of cultural and personal history, but what happens when their living elements begin to age or become unsustainable?

Historian Edward Dimendberg, editor of the book, Richard Neutra and the Making of the Lovell Health House, 1925-35, explores the architect's mastery of journalism, photography and global media.

Join contemporary master architects Barbara Bestor, Sean Lockyer, Leo Marmol and Lance O'Donnell discussing how desert Modern architecture influenced their work and where it's headed.

Bonus Screening of GOOGIE. A definitive feature-length documentary on a pivotal chapter of Modern architecture. A Design Onscreen production directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Gorst.

Curating Modernism explores the challenges of preserving 20th century Modern architecture in the U.S. American Look is a remastered version of a 1958 promotional film for the 1959 Chevrolet Impala.

The new documentary Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool explores the work of the noted Palm Springs designer, whose custom interiors matched the groundbreaking midcentury architecture rising in the desert.

Guided by Charles Eameses' words— “Eventually everything connects”—the Eames Foundation celebrates the enduring power and influence of Ray and Charles Eames to link people, ideas, and generations.

World Premiere of GOOGIE. A definitive feature-length documentary on a pivotal chapter of Modern architecture. A Design Onscreen production directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Gorst.

The new documentary Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool explores the work of the noted Palm Springs designer, whose custom interiors matched the groundbreaking midcentury architecture rising in the desert.

Join us for a documentary film about the Maslon House, a 1962 Modernist masterpiece designed by Richard Neutra. The Rancho Mirage home was suddenly razed in 2002, sparking international outrage.

An Enchanting Multimedia Experience Celebrating the Historic Plaza Theater, Palm Springs History and the Silver Screen.

“Fasten Your seatbelts and prepare for takeoff!” says Retro Pop Culture expert, Charles Phoenix, as he launches the classic European vacation into a fun, festive extravaganza!

Nelda Linsk, First Lady of Modernism Week, will be honored with this special Annenberg presentation, This is Your Life, Nelda Linsk!

“Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the scenery!” Retro Pop Culture expert, Charles Phoenix, takes his audience on a colorful classic slide show road trip extravaganza across Midcentury America!

Modernism Week is honored to welcome architect Elizabeth Diller, a founding partner of Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), as the keynote presenter for 2026.

Experts revisit the architectural innovations that defined early Modern housing as a springboard for reflections on contemporary projects and the future of Modern housing, with optional home tour.Multiple Ticket types available (3-6 hrs)

Enjoy general admission access without the hassle of booking individual tickets to all 31 MW Annenberg Presentations, Films and Events for 8 days. Limited number of passes available.

Enjoy an informative and entertaining look at the principles of design that rocked the world of architecture in post-war America. Sold out two years in a row—secure your tickets today!

Modernism Week invites you as our guests to a special pre-tour preview presentation on Palm Springs' five vibrant Art Districts—each one a living archive of color, clarity and curated rebellion.

Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and delighted as the boundaries between design and illusion dissolve. An audience immersive event led by acclaimed magician and storyteller Andy Cohen.

Todd Hays and William LaVoie tell the restoration story of Frey's 1946 Bel Vista Tract, including a not-to-miss computer recreation drive-through of Bel Vista as it appeared 78 years ago.

Join Tracy Conrad as she traces the evolution of cool in Palm Springs through pictures of the nightclubs, music, architecture and celebrities that defined the town in the 1940s and 50s.

Palm Springs has a rich history of nurturing the quirky and the curious. This program celebrates hidden, overlooked, obscure, and often, better-off forgotten moments from this city's eccentric past.

This rarely screened film captures in Nelda Linsk's own words the amusing details of Slim Aaron's 1970 photograph, Poolside Gossip. Q&A and a meet & greet follows the film.