Modernism Collection

The Endless Column by Constantin Brancusi, Targu Jiu, 1938. Brancusi is one of the mosst influential sculptors of the 20th century and of modernism

Park Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

STEINLEN, Th鯰hile A Tourn饠du Chat Noir
STEINLEN, Th鯰 hile Alexandre (1859-1923). Reopening of the Chat Noir Cabaret. 1896. Advertisment of the tour of this cabaret from Montmartre founded by Rodolphe Salis. Art Nouveau. Litography

Birmingham Bull Ring
The old Bull Ring Centre, a notorious symbol of post World War Two modernism, now demolished. Completed in 1964; Britains first multi-storey fully enclosed shopping centre

The Endless Column by Constantin Brancusi, Targu Jiu, 1938. It is part of a sculptural ensemble together with The Table of Silence, The Gate of the Kiss and the Chairs Alley. Romania, Targu Jiu

Hoover Building
Possibly the most significant arterial road factory of its date. IoE 201068

Sunset View of City Council Building and Hillbrow Tower (JG Strijdom Tower), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg is considered Africas economic powerhouse, and contentiously as a modern and prosperous African city

Iseult treats Tristan. Engraving from Le Morte
" Iseult treats Tristan. Engraving from " Le Morte d Arthur" (The death of Arthur) by Sir Thomas Malory, edition illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley between 1892 and 1894. Modernism

GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Sagrada Familia (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family). 1884-1926. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Expiatory Church of the Holy Family. Nativity Fa硤 e

Piccadilly Plaza Hotel
The modern Piccadilly Plaza Hotel, Manchester, England, which was built in 1965. Date: 1960s

Elephant and Castle
The Elephant and Castle shopping centre. Later deemed by many to be yet another ugly example of post World War Two architectural modernism

Bizarre Gaudis mosaics roof, Guell Park (Parc Guell), Barcelona, Catalonia (Cataluna), Spain, Europe

Casa Pere Brias, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Oslo City Hall, Oslo, Norway, was built in 1950 to celebrate the citys 900th anniversary. It is the most distinctive part of the citys waterfront. Date: opened 1950

Heathrow Terminal One
The brand new Terminal 1 buildings at London Heathrow Airport. Date: opened 1968

View Of Hillbrow Tower & City Skyline, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Stainless steel steam locomotive as challenger of diesel electrics. The new stainless steel steam locomotive has been introduced on the Burlington Railroad in America to battle with diesel electric

Art Deco Interior
The fantastic German Art Deco interior of a house in Bremen, which belonged to Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876 - 1907), the first German artist to absorb French modernism

Saint John of God, 1883. Sculpture by Agapit Vallmitjana i Barbany (1833-1905). Hospital of Saint John of God. Barcelona. Spain

Charnock Richard Services, M6 Motorway
Charnock Richard Services (Fortes) - a motorway service station, between Junctions 27 and 28 of the M6 in England, which opened in 1963. Pictures here shortly after opening. Date: circa 1963

Statue of St Luke as a bull, La Sagrada Familia, begun 1882 (photo)
7268944 Statue of St Luke as a bull, La Sagrada Familia, begun 1882 (photo) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898). Lysistrata
" BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898). Lysistrata. 1896. Lysistrata defending the Acropolis. Drawing of the Aristophanes play " Lysistrata" edition illustrated by Beardsley (411 BC)

Champagne Jules Mumm and Co (1894). Poster by Maurice Realier-Dumas. Art Nouveau

Royal Garden Hotel
The ultra modern Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street, London, with its trendy underground car park. Date: late 1960s

MODERN OFFICE BLOCKS
Modern office blocks, built in the London Wall area of the City of London, after the World War Two Blitz. Date: 1960s

London Heathrow Car Park
The multi-storey car park and new Terminal 1 buildings, London Heathrow Airport. Date: opened 1968

Broadcasting House, London (colour photo)
3102285 Broadcasting House, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broadcasting House, London)

Poor waiting the soup, 1899, oil by Isidre Nonell

Senate House London
The Senate House, University of London, was designed by the architect Charles Holden in 1932. Some say it owes its lines to the USA skyscraper, others to European Modernism. Date: 1950s

The house of architect konstantin melnikov, in 10 krivoarbatsky pereulok, which he designed in the late 1920s, moscow, ussr

Porters Lodge or Casa del Guarda pavilion, Park Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Sunrise at Park Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Sagrada Familia basilica church, Nativity facade, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Above and Beyond
Tom Windeknecht

Above and Beyond
Tom Windeknecht

Yellow Doors in Palm Springs
Tom Windeknecht

Canary Yellow Doors on a Mid-Century Modern
Tom Windeknecht

Saguaro Hotel Pink Building Walls
Tom Windeknecht

Above and Beyond
Tom Windeknecht

Above and Beyond
Tom Windeknecht

Yellow Doors in Palm Springs
Tom Windeknecht

Canary Yellow Doors on a Mid-Century Modern
Tom Windeknecht

Saguaro Hotel Pink Building Walls
Tom Windeknecht

Standing model, 1918-1920. Creator: Karl Isakson
Standing model, 1918-1920

The dance, 1920. Creator: John Sten
The dance, 1920

The Wetterhorn in the Bernese Oberland, undated. Creator: Alexandre Calame
The Wetterhorn in the Bernese Oberland, undated

Above and Beyond
Tom Windeknecht

Above and Beyond
Tom Windeknecht

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"Exploring the Marvels of Modernism: From Piccadilly Plaza Hotel to Park Guell" Step into a world where architectural boundaries are shattered, and creativity knows no limits. Modernism, an artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th century, revolutionized the way we perceive art and design. Embark on a journey through some of its most iconic landmarks. In bustling Manchester, the Piccadilly Plaza Hotel stands tall as a testament to modernist architecture. Its sleek lines and geometric shapes epitomize the movement's emphasis on functionality and simplicity. Traveling south to Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, one cannot miss Antoni Gaudi's masterpiece - Park Guell. This whimsical park transports visitors into a surreal wonderland with its vibrant colors and organic forms inspired by nature itself. Venturing further east to Targu Jiu in Romania, Constantin Brancusi's "The Endless Column" captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Rising towards infinity with its repetitive patterns, this sculpture embodies modernism's pursuit of abstraction and pure form. Closer to home in Birmingham lies another symbol of modernity - the Bull Ring shopping center. With its striking steel facade and innovative design elements, it showcases how they are transform even commercial spaces into works of art. Across the pond in London stands Hoover Building - an Art Deco gem that seamlessly blends elegance with functionality. Its grandeur serves as a reminder that modernism encompasses various styles within its vast umbrella. Artistic expression takes many forms beyond architecture alone; Théophile Steinlen's famous poster for Le Chat Noir captures Parisian nightlife during this era perfectly – bold lines merging with vivid colors create an atmosphere both mysterious and captivating. Returning once more to Brancusi's "The Endless Column, " this time located in Targu Jiu’s cityscape itself – it becomes clear how such abstract sculptures can harmoniously coexist with their surroundings, leaving an indelible mark on the urban fabric.