When most of the 50s films were idealized with conventional portrayals of men and women, young people wanted new and exciting symbols of rebellion. Hollywood responded to audience demands –…
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Casa Suecia reopens its doors as NH 5 stars
The 50s return to the center of Madrid in the old Casa Suecia. The building that hosted Hemingway last time in Spain has re-opened as a luxury and Scandinavian-inspired NH…
5 NAMES EVERY HOME INTERIOR DESIGN LOVER KNOWS
If you are home interior design enthusiast you will like to know who are the best in the area. We have put together an interior design list who offer varied approaches to decor that…
Ian Fleming’s midcentury Jamaica: Where James Bond Was Born
James Bond—symbol of mid-century masculinity—was created, somewhat ironically, in the throes of author Ian Fleming’s first year of marriage. The playboy often quipped that he started writing Casino Royale to take…
Pop art – Brief introduction
Pop art is now most associated with the work of New York artists of the early 1960’s such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and Claes Oldenburg, but artists who…
Midcentury: Our inspiration has history
The midcentury is a remarkable time in every way, from politics to the arts, through society or architecture. However, the most striking changes have given up on society and the…
Belle Époque – Midcentury Modern & Lighting together in the same space
Located in the heart of the Quartier Latin, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Paris, the majestic Hotel André Latin reopens its doors after a few months of restoration, with…
