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NORMAN KORPI GETS HIS INSPIRATION FROM UNEXPECTED PLACES

Our favorite artist, Norman Korpi, from the original cast of MTV’s The Real World, is currently displaying his latest work at Palm Springs Modernism Week and it is, indeed, modern to say the least! He was inspired by paint chip colors and the names companies give them, and created his own colorful collection of work based on revising the titles. He also put together a 200 page art book (Techno-Color Reflections) currently on Kickstarter, to be released in 2024. The book and “Paintings” (still in their liquid state in the cans!) are on display at PEEPAS on Palm Canyon Drive. You have to see it to believe it. And Norm will be there IN PERSON today! Out of town fans can visit www.peepasps.com. Can you afford Norm’s outrageous new art? Maybe… give it a look.

TOP PHOTO: Norm’s inspiration

BOTTOM PHOTO: Norm’s realization

By Janet / February 24, 2024

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TAKE A WALK ON THE MOD SIDE

Time for a brief break from the sordid Hollywood stories. Modernism Week in Palm Springs is here again and we can hardly wait. Although we think Los Angeles has just as much fabulous mid-century architecture and design, it IS more concentrated in Palm Springs. If you love modernism, take a look at these videos hosted by Stephen Collins of Property Envy.
Video via: World of Wonder

By Janet / February 5, 2014

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MODERNIST JULIUS SHULMAN AND HIS “VISUAL ACOUSTICS”

We who love modernism already worship the work of Julius Shulman, and this documentary “Visual Acoustics,” will make it clear why his photography is worthy of such adoration. His architectural photos were responsible for creating the image of the “California lifestyle” in the 50’s and 60’s. (Isn’t that why many of us moved here?) Shulman just died last July at the age of 98 and was working until the end. He was a fascinating and outspoken personality who “discovered” many of the famous architects renowned today. Shulman was so devoted to the optimistic ideals of modernism that during the 1970’s when gussied up “post modernism” appeared, he announced his retirement. He lived long enough to see a bountiful resurgence in the appreciation of modernism, and his work in particular. The architecture around us all, does indeed, shape our lives. You’ll walk out of this documentary knowing exactly what “Visual Acoustics” are.

By Janet / October 15, 2009

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