Esoteric Survey

   The irregularly scheduled but always fun MOD SWAP is back! ObjectsUSA, Modern San Diego and collectors of Modernism from around Southern California and Mexico will bring together furniture, art, and design objects to sell and trade in an open market. Available items are all vintage, from the 1950s, ‘60s, and ’70s, and include paintings, sculpture, pottery, furniture, books, records, jewelry, and functional objects for indoor and outdoor use. WHEN: Saturday, September 19th – 9AM to 1PM WHERE: Advanced Metal Forming – 2618 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 Thanks to Greg at the  LWP Group for always being a great host. Word on the street is that some people have been called out of retirement for this one (fishing hats and all).  Don't miss it!

The Dolores Olmedo Museum , in Xochimilco, is home to the largest collection of works by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the world. Along with the art is 16th-century architecture, peacocks, Xoloitzcuintles, and even a little Eames. The museum was the vision of entrepreneur Dolores Olmedo Patiño. It's housed in Dolores Olmedo’s former residence and sprawling grounds of the the historic La Noria estate.  Born in Mexico City in 1908, Dolores was the daughter of a businessman who passed away when she was four, and a schoolteacher. She initially studied law before studying anthropology, music, and art history in Paris. In her twenties, Olmedo purchased several brick factories, launching a business that eventually evolved into ICA, one of the largest construction companies in Latin America. Source: UNAM This photo of Dolores with one of her beloved Xoloitzcuintles hangs inside her former home.  There are a number of the dogs still living on the estate.  Frida also loved dogs, ...

Early Walter Lamb chair and a Japanese garden lamp Stan Hawk, studio jewelry chest and a stone sculpture.  

 Casa San Buenaventura by Manuel Parra was built from 1991-1993. Parra, true to his style, incorporated many reclaimed architectural elements and building materials from demolished historic buildings.    The house is located in the gated ecological community, Tlalpuente II. The community, along with the original Tlalpuente, has a set of strict environmental guidelines geared at keeping the area more rural and lessening the impact of the development, which is located amidst a forest. Permeable surfaces, along with water and energy conservation measures are required.  They also call the house Castillo (Castle). "On May 3, 1993, the Day of the Holy Cross, this house was finished with happiness. Mr. and Mrs. German and Pia Flores built it with the help of Master Trini Quintana and his assistant Manuel Parra." Parra incorporated many ceramics into his projects. Some were by him and many were by Gorky González. Even works by Parra were fired in Gorky's workshop. ...