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Material Curiosity by Design—Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, Mid-Century to Today

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Material Curiosity by Design—Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, Mid-Century to Today

Modernism Week: Material Curiosity by Design—Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, Mid-Century to Today
February 16, 2026
Modernism Week
Palm Springs, CA
Laura Ackerman2025-11-11T14:46:06-08:00
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The Material Curiosity by Design gallery space @cr The Material Curiosity by Design gallery space @craftcontemporary is so inviting! #design #materialculture #materialcuriositybydesign #craftcontemporary #evelynackerman #craft handwork2026 @garywexlerdesign #museum #evelynandjeromeackerman #jeromeackerman #jerryackerman #losangeles #californiadesign #midcenturymodern @dcharlap
Explore ceramics, mosaics, weaving, silkscreen, ho Explore ceramics, mosaics, weaving, silkscreen, hooking, woodcarving, metal, enamel @craftcontemporary in “Material Curiosity by Design: Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman.” #craft #craftcontemporary #handwork2026 #design #evelynandjeromeackerman #evelynackerman #midcenturydesign #midcentururymodern #jeromeackerman #jerryackerman #museum #garywexlerdesign #randcompanynyc #lacma #losangeles #californiadesign @dcharlap
Thank you to the hundreds of people who turned out Thank you to the hundreds of people who turned out for the opening of “Material Curiosity by Design” last night @craftcontemporary despite the rain! Appropriately enough the paint in the show is called Yellow Raincoat. #losangeles @dcharlap #craftcontemporary #benjaminmoore #craft #evelynandjeromeackerman #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #materialcuriositybydesign #design #californiadesign #jerryackerman #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign
Thank you to the incredible team who brought“Mat Thank you to the incredible team who brought“Material Curiosity by Design” to fruition. Executive Director @rodyn.lopez who conceived of the show @craftcontemporary rolled up his sleeves for installation and has been an amazing partner. Danielle Charlap has woven a narrative of legacy and contemporary that is so inspiring and @garywexlerdesign has created a loving exhibition design. The entire team at Craft Contemporary and the installation team have been working day and night, meticulously caring for the pieces and their display. Meet the next generation of artist-craftspeople @jolienope, @vince.skelly, and @porfirio__gutierrez. Don’t miss the opening TONIGHT from 6-9pm. You’ll forget the rain ☔️in the warmth and color ☀️of this show. #craftcontemporary #design #evelynackerman #materialcuriositybydesign #evelynandjeromeackerman #handwork2026 #jeromeackerman #jerryackerman #textile #mosaic #wood #ceramic #californiadesign #midcenturymodern #craft #artist #museum @dcharlap
“Material Curiosity by Design” opening Saturda “Material Curiosity by Design” opening Saturday @craftcontemporary is one of the first exhibits you can see that’s affiliated with Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide year-long Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout history and in contemporary life. #museum @craftinamerica #craftcontemporary #craft #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #design #californiadesign #evelynandjeromeackerman #losangeles #midcenturymodern @jolienope @vince.skelly @porfirio__gutierrez #lacma #jerryackerman #materialcuriositybydesign #handwork2026
Interplay of materials, patterns, forms, and color Interplay of materials, patterns, forms, and colors. Look for conversations between @jolienope ceramics and Ackerman textiles and mosaics at “Material Curiosity by Design” opening this Saturday. @craftcontemporary. #evelynackerman #randcompanynyc #designmiami #ceramics #evelynandjeromeackerman #design #craft #craftcontemporary #materialcuriositybydesign #californiadesign #womendesigners #mcm #midcenturymodern #moderndesign #losangeles #joliengo #jeromeackerman #handwork2026
Exploration of medium and making. Evelyn Ackerman Exploration of medium and making. Evelyn Ackerman mosaic and @porfirio__gutierrez textile and cochineal dye. “Material Curiosity by Design” @craftcontemporary opens Saturday (link in bio)! #craftcontemporary #museum #materialcuriositybydesign #evelynackerman #evelynandjeromeackerman #jeromeackerman #porfiriogutiérrezyfamilia #californiadesign #design #womendesigners #midcenturymodern #losangeles #textile #handwork2026 #craft
Literally behind the scenes when @vince.skelly vis Literally behind the scenes when @vince.skelly visited the Ackerman archives to get inspiration for his new works in “Material Curiosity by Design” and his exciting maker-in-residence (Feb 11-May 10, 2026) with his wood studio. Join us at the opening and meet Vince! Saturday, Nov 15, 6-9pm. Link in bio. #vinceskelly #design #craftcontemporary #craft #evelynackerman #evelynackermantapestry #womendesigners #materialcuriositybydesign #jeromeackerman #jerryackerman #woodworker #midcenturymodern #modernismweek #wood #handwork2026 #mcm #californiadesign
Looking forward to the opening of @thelandinggalle Looking forward to the opening of @thelandinggallery 10 year Anniversary exhibition “20th Century Art & Design” on Saturday, November 22! Gerard O’Brien has been a champion of the Ackermans for decades and they’re represented with an Elipses mosaic. @reformgallery #evelynandjeromeackerman #design #midcenturymodern #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #jerryackerman #lagallery #gallery #randcompanynyc #ackermanfriday #craft #handwork2026 #craftcontemporary
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