Tucson Modernism Week

Short description: Annual festival

Tucson Modernism WeekLocation|

* Tucson, Arizona

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Website| http://www.tucsonmod.com/

Tucson Modernism Week is an annual celebration organized by the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation held in October - November which highlights Southern Arizona's unique and distinct mid-20th century architecture and design heritage. The cultural programming includes tours, lectures, films, publications, and special events. The event draws national and international speakers and participants. Tucson Modernism Week produces an annual magazine featuring original scholarship and content highlighting the contributions of 20th-century designers, architects, and thought leaders.[1] The events and programming primary focus on Tucson and greater Pima County which is home to a significant collection of mid-twentieth century buildings by noted architects [2] including Judith Chafee, Arthur T. Brown, Bernard J. Friedman, William Kirby Lockard, William Wilde, Sylvia Wilde, Taro Akutagawa, Tom Gist, Nicholas Sakellar, and others.[3]

## References

1. ↑ Trebay, Guy (12 June 2015). "In Tucson, an Unsung Architectural Oasis". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/14/travel/in-tucson-an-unsung-architectural-oasis.html.
2. ↑ "Large desert flower one attraction of Tucson Modernism Week". https://tucson.com/entertainment/outdoors/large-desert-flower-one-attraction-of-tucson-modernism-week/article_8d09d5e7-7962-56e9-b53d-125cb423af34.html.
3. ↑ "Tucson Modernism Week Showcases City's Mid-Century Modern Heritage". https://news.azpm.org/p/news-splash/2017/10/11/118077-tucson-modernism-week-showcases-citys-mid-century-modern-heritage/.

## External links

* Official website

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