Presenting nearly 400 objects and 50 film clips, the exhibition explores the foundation and meaning of Modernism, and it contains some of the most seminal works of modern art, graphic and product design, and architecture produced in the first half of the 20th century. It traces the historic development of modern form through social, industrial, and political upheavals of the 1920s and 1930s. It investigates the role of the factory and mass production; the spiritual aspect of modern life; the period's fascination with the healthy body and organic forms found in nature; and national identity.
Beginning Feb. 1, tickets will be available online or through Ticketmaster at (866) 448-7849. Cost is $14 adults, $12 senior/military and $10 students. Corcoran members and children under six years-old are free. Modernism hours of admission are as follows: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday. For more information, visit www.Corcoran.org/Modernism.
The Corcoran's partnerships with Kimpton Hotels and Amtrak give guests to Washington, D.C. an opportunity to take advantage of special travel packages during the run of Modernism, March 17 to July 29, 2007. Visitors can immerse themselves in Modernism through an exclusive offer from Kimpton Hotels-the "Mod in the City" package. Available on weekends at Hotel Helix, Hotel Palomar and Topaz Hotel, this package includes one double occupancy room, two tickets to Modernism, Sunday Brunch for two at the Corcoran's Café des Artistes (tax and gratuity not included) and a voucher for 10% off at the Corcoran Museum Shop.
Hotel Helix also offers complimentary parking with purchase of the "Mod in the City"Â package. The package starts at $229/night and is exclusive of tax and gratuity. On weekdays, visitors to Modernism can receive a special 15% discount when reserving a room at Hotel Helix, Hotel Palomar or Topaz Hotel. -- www.corcoran.org
Posted February 2nd, 2007 by ruzik_tuzik
