Tag: Modernist

Futuristic Beauty: Exploring the Chemosphere House by Architect John Lautner

Nestled atop the Hollywood Hills, the Chemosphere House (Malin House) stands as a testament to visionary architecture. Designed by renowned architect John Lautner in 1960, this iconic residence continues to captivate with its futuristic beauty and unparalleled views of Los Angeles. The Chemosphere House defies gravity with its unique octagonal shape, perched on a single …

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Charley Harper’s Fresh Modernist Take on America’s Wildlife

Today is the birthday of American Modernist artist Charley Harper, born August 4, 1922 on a farm in Frenchton, West Virginia. He is best known for his unique self-described “minimal realism” artistic interpretation of American wildlife. After growing up on the farm, he went to the Art Academy of Cincinnati, where he met his wife, Edie Mckee, …

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