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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 Alan Ladd building in Palm Springs designed by The Alan Ladd building in Palm Springs designed by Hugh Kaptur as it looked when it opened in 1968 (first image) with its dramatic #panelcarve doors and how it looks today as The 500 (second image). #door #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #palmsprings
Saddened to hear of the passing of Charles Hollis Saddened to hear of the passing of Charles Hollis Jones, pioneering designer know for his use of lucite. Jerry, then 98, caught up with old friends Charles and interior designer Jerry Shimer at a show in 2018 @theloftatlizs. #jeromeackerman #evelynackerman #midcenturyfurniture #lucite #interiordesign
Small beauties. Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman began d Small beauties. Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman began designing hardware in 1959 and had it handmade in Italy. Spotted@wrightauction on August 20. #auction #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #design #interiordesign
Adorable, yes, but this Walrus Animal Woodblock de Adorable, yes, but this Walrus Animal Woodblock designed in 1969 also an example of Evelyn’s ability to design for a tight composition. #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #walrus #midcenturymodern #womendesigners
Lucky @10yrsaft got this autographed copy of @jola Lucky @10yrsaft got this autographed copy of @jolauria_curator book on California Design from @bjbdesign. Jerry and Evelyn joined by friends Stan Bitters, Sam Maloof, Max Lawrence (Architectural Pottery), David Cressey, Raul Coronel, and John Nyquist. The constellation of talent on this one page is mind boggling. #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #architecturalpottery #davidcressey #sammaloof
California Design 9 in 1965 selected Evelyn’s Fing California Design 9 in 1965 selected Evelyn’s Finger Puppets for a chapter opener. But that wasn’t all—the show featured Antico hardware, several wall hangings, and woodcarvings. @modernism_101.  #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #californiadesign #womendesigners #eames
A detail of Birds in Sun mosaic illustrates Evelyn A detail of Birds in Sun mosaic illustrates Evelyn’s use of overlapping fields of color and patterns. #ackermanfriday #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #birds #midcentury
A lucky buyer snagged an earthtone Moonscape tapes A lucky buyer snagged an earthtone Moonscape tapestry today @lamodernauctions. Just a few Ackerman pieces were offered in this colorway popular in 1970. #auction #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #womendesigners midcenturymodern @wrightauction
Many thanks to @mrvincebravo for sharing his incre Many thanks to @mrvincebravo for sharing his incredible Alexander Girard collection, deep knowledge, and personal insights. These vibrant fabric swatches came from the home of Dr. Robert Scoren that Girard decorated in 1969. #alexandergirard #hermanmiller #evelynackerman #jeromeackerman #eames
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