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The Postmodern Phenomenon: from failure to fashion-forward

  • Arthur Satz Auditorium, New York School of Interior Design 170 East 70th Street New York, NY, 10021 United States (map)

Postmodernism, the most controversial and least understood style of the 20th century, has been making news with resurgences of vintage designs and the introduction of eye-catching new ones inspired by their lively color and iconoclastic forms of the 1980s originals. In this dynamic and thought-provoking presentation, design historian and author Judith Gura will discuss the history, designers, and iconic designs of the Postmodern movement, and the reasons behind its current and well-deserved revival.


Postmodern Design Complete Design, Furniture, Graphics, Architecture, Interiors  was recently selected by the New York Times as one of 2017's best Art Books, it will also be available for purchase after the lecture.Copies of will be available for purchase after the lecture.

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