Midcentury Modern Tours at Cranbrook School in Michigan

Description

“A life without beauty is only half lived." George Booth Founder of Cranbrook School

Did you know Michigan is a design mecca? Explore the rich history of modernism in Michigan with Kevin Addison, curator of the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research. Discover the fascinating stories behind iconic architects like Eliel Saarinen and Frank Lloyd Wright. Learn about the significant contributions of women in design such as Florence Knoll and Loya Saarinen. Join us as we delve into the architectural treasures of Cranbrook and the vibrant art scene in Detroit!

RESOURCES

Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research

https://cranbrook.edu

Contact Kevin Adkisson

kadkisson@cranbrook.edu

www.kevinadkisson.com

In-Person Tours of Cranbrook's Campus

https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/tours/

Kevin's Recorded Lectures and Tours

https://www.youtube.com/@cranbrookcentercenter/videos

Kevin's History of Detroit Architecture Lecture Series (Paywall)

https://center.cranbrook.edu/history-american-architecture-detroit-and-world