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The Midlands Modernist is a new blog on 20th century art, architecture, design and modernist culture across the Midlands. Leicester based but with a wider focus, the blog highlights and profiles hidden gems of modernist culture in towns and cities across the region. Covering art, architecture, design, fashion, shopping, vintage and more. Keep following the site for buildings to see, places to visit and events to enjoy.

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James Stirling and Gowan's Engineering building at University of Leicester.

On this day: James Stirling

April 22, 2016April 22, 2016 The Midlands Modernist

  Today in 1926: James Stirling was born. (22 April 1926 – 25 June 1992) Working with James Gowan, he designed the Department of Engineering at the University of Leicester, commonly considered the UK’s first Postmodern building. Advertisements Continue reading On this day: James Stirling

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Lou Lou's vintage fair

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns!

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 The Midlands Modernist

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair is back in Leicester on Sunday 4 October in their fab new venue, The Grand Hotel on Granby Street. Continue reading Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns!

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Church of the Epiphany and St John, Corby

Church of the Epiphany and St John, Corby

September 18, 2015September 30, 2015 The Midlands Modernist

Continue reading Church of the Epiphany and St John, Corby

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Eames House

Preview: The World of Charles and Ray Eames

August 4, 2015September 30, 2015 The Midlands Modernist

Coming soon this Autumn is the long-awaited exhibition of the work of Charles and Ray Eames, who as fellow modernists will know, are among the most important designers of the 20th century. This new exhibition at the Barbican is a … Continue reading Preview: The World of Charles and Ray Eames

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Anyone for tennis?

July 4, 2015September 30, 2015 The Midlands Modernist

Timed perfectly for Wimbledon and the grass court season Fred Perry have launched a rather natty Court range of mens and womens tennis inspired gear. Referencing the tailored elegance of the 1930s and the typical style of Fred Perry bombers … Continue reading Anyone for tennis?

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1960s play sculpture in Birmingham. Grade II

Just Listed: 20 Unusual Places given Protected Status this Year

July 1, 2015September 30, 2015 The Midlands Modernist

There’s a great blog post here on Historic England, with a couple of sites in the Midlands here too. Although not perfect, these sites demonstrate how England’s listing system has developed over the years. Moving on from stately homes to … Continue reading Just Listed: 20 Unusual Places given Protected Status this Year

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Damien Hirst at the Art Car Boot Fair.

If it’s good enough for Damien…

June 29, 2015 The Midlands Modernist

The London Art Car Boot Fair Sunday 14 June 2015 Collecting contemporary art isn’t always the most accessible avenue. Fraught with expensive artworks and a myriad of editioned prints, digital and original works it can be hard to find a … Continue reading If it’s good enough for Damien…

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