Modernism Week preview party welcomes 144 designers, thousands of buyers to convention center
Athena Jreij
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 26th Annual Modernism Show is welcoming over 100,000 attendees and dozens of designers to the Palm Springs Convention Center for an inside look at the hottest mid-century modern designs.
The event kicks off a week of tours, lively celebrations and curated events for visitors and locals.
Show producer Rosemary Krieger says it’s the biggest show yet, with 144 exhibitors.
“We’re heavily featuring mid-century this year, which is the origin of the show back when we first started it. We introduced 21st century, but now there’s a passion for mid-century modern designing, and especially in Palm Springs,” Krieger said.
A number of those exhibits are local, like Rubine Red Gallery in Palm Springs.
“Modernism is a tourist hot spot here in Palm Springs, but the people that live here and own homes here, like ultra contemporary things. They like the modernist ’40s to ’60s, ’70s art as well. So, it’s fun to be able to do both,” owner of Rubine Red, Jason Howard said.
Local fashion designer Trina Turk will also play a large role in the week’s celebrations, as the featured designer of Soleil House.
Turk says much of her fashion inspiration comes from the desert.
“Well, a lot of it is from the desert. I love vintage clothing. I love vintage textiles. So a lot of the inspiration comes from that,” Turk said.
For some, the show is more than just a shopping experience.
“It’s the community that is so rich and just so lovely, inviting and warm. There’s also so much going on for adults in Palm Springs. You can’t leave when you’re here,” Juli Cavnar said.
For more information on Modernism Week’s events, visit: https://modernismweek.com/2026/