MOCA+Dec 21, 20212 minFunction and FormOne of the most exciting things to witness in the world of design is the re-imagination of an everyday object. Take the humble chair....
MOCA+Dec 14, 20212 minUSModernist Appoints Michela O’Connor Abrams as Chief Advancement OfficerUSModernist has named Michela O’Connor Abrams as Chief Advancement Officer. The appointment marks a pivotal moment as the nonprofit...
MOCA+Nov 18, 20213 minThe Stahl House—As You've Never Seen ItLast weekend in the Hollywood Hills, The Stahl House was aglow for a rare and special event: the launch party for its eponymous book, The...
MOCA+Oct 21, 20211 minBranding at the Confluence of Heritage and InnovationHow does a century-old canoe maker adapt to a hi-tech marketplace without losing its identity? That’s the topic of our next Collective...
MOCA+Oct 18, 20211 minDesigning for the Future: Our week in Palm SpringsHosted in partnership with the Palm Springs Art Museum, our 4-day Weekend of Architecture and Design convened world-class designers,...
MOCA+Oct 5, 20212 minYves of the FutureAward-winning designer Yves Béhar will deliver keynote address at Palm Springs Weekend of Architecture and Design Photo: Alannah Hale As...
MOCA+Sep 10, 20211 minFrey House II: Home to the Father of Desert ModernismTake a casual drive through Palm Springs, and you’re likely to spot at least one building designed by Swiss architect and modernist icon...
MOCA+Sep 7, 20214 minDirector's Cut: Eric BrickerEric Bricker, an Austin, Texas-based filmmaker, spent several years documenting the history and subculture of Airstream trailers for his...
MOCA+Sep 2, 20211 minDistinguished ChairWith the exception of the smart phone, few household objects reflect the influence of design on our daily lives as much as the humble...
MOCA+Aug 31, 20211 minJoin us in Palm Springs Oct 8-11As MOCA+ leads the way for brands to connect with the heritage of desert modernism, once again we have crafted an unforgettable Weekend...
MOCA+Aug 23, 20211 minAmplifying Voices: Kim Cross in The New York TimesBig congrats to MOCA+ Content Director Kim Cross whose story is in today’s edition of The New York Times! Pick up a paper in newsstands...
MOCA+Jun 15, 20215 minThe Legacy of the Stahl HouseBy Rachel Lehmann-Haupt Over the weekend of May 22 and 23rd, MOCA+ worked with Palm Springs Art Museum to host a first look at a major...
MOCA+Jun 3, 20213 minFresh Eyes on DesignBy Sophie Richards, Project Manager of MOCA+ Illustrated by Jacqueline Colley As a newcomer to the world of design, my trip to Palm...
MOCA+May 27, 20214 minThe Voice of a BrandBy Michela O’Connor Abrams When did we move from transaction-based consumerism to brand ambassadors or brand critics? It used to be that...
MOCA+May 27, 20213 minWhat Would Albert Frey Do? The Value of Preservation and Good DesignAluminaire House, designed by Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher, 1931. Gift of the Aluminaire House Foundation in honor of Michael...
MOCA+Apr 26, 20211 minThe Design Museumhttps://designmuseum.org/digital-design-calendar/designdispatches