Exploring Overlooked Mid-Century Modern Designers
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Ben Dreith
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Summary
The article highlights seven often-overlooked mid-century modern designers, emphasizing the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color. The selections are based on the Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US exhibition.
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The designers were selected from the Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US exhibition and accompanying.
Cranbrook Art Museum director Andrew Blauvelt and MillerKnoll curatorial fellow Bridget Bartal select stand-outs from a recent book and exhibition.
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