Few architects in the 20th century achieved what Luis Barragán did: an architecture at once modern and timeless, deeply rooted in Mexico’s cultural traditions yet universally resonant.
Category Archives: History
Ny Carlsberg Glyptoteket – Where Antiquity Meets Modernity in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s Glyptoteket unites antiquity, modern art, and architectural beauty.
The Archaeological Museum – Athens
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is not just a collection of artifacts — it is a living conversation with the ancient world.
The Acropolis Museum in Athens
The New Acropolis Museum is more than a repository of ancient art—it’s an experience that fuses past and present. Its architecture respects and frames the ruins above, while its collection breathes life into centuries-old masterpieces. For anyone visiting Athens, it is a cultural pilgrimage that should not be missed.
MillerKnoll Archives: Preserving the Icons of Modern Design
MillerKnoll was formed when the two legendary brands joined forces, creating a powerhouse of modern design.
EMST Athens
I wasn’t expecting to fall for an industrial building in Athens, but the former FIX brewery has a way of winning hearts. Once a post-war brewery, this modernist landmark is now home to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), a bold cultural hub where creativity thrives.
National Garden, Athens
I am always surprised when someone visits Athens without going for a stroll in the National Garden. This verdant oasis, tucked behind the Greek Parliament, offers a soothing refuge amid the city’s bustle.
African American Music
As part of my deep dive into the history of the United States of America, and my recent Deep South obsession, as well as love for music, and modern music history, I have been endlessly listening to Mississippi Delta Blues (see post image of the legendary Robert Johnson) and Motown. If any of this isContinue reading “African American Music”
Elvis Never Left the Building!
This may seem a little kitsch, but we love Elvis Presley at MWOI HQ!
-It was not always that way, I can assure you. I grew up in a household where Elvis was frowned upon as very much not the sort of cultural icon we, as intellectually minded high class individuals, embraced.
My World of Interiors 