'Albert Frey: Inventive Modernist' Exhibit Opening In Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, CA — The Palm Springs Art Museum's new exhibition, "Albert Frey: Inventive Modernist" is set to open next week, while the museum's annual Art Party fundraiser, which will honor the legacy of the mid-century modern architect, will be held in late January.

The exhibit will open Jan. 13 at the Architecture and Design Center, Edward Harris Pavilion, located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive. It will feature various architectural models, drawings, films, photographs and furniture.

Frey's architectural practice, which is characterized as a "simple but severe" style of desert modernism, will be on display until June 3, museum officials said. It will honor the impact he had on the architectural community.

"Through his design philosophy of clean lines, minimalism, and a seamless integration with the natural environment, Frey not only paid homage to the unique beauty of the desert but also demonstrated a profound understanding of the region's challenging climate and environmental conditions," museum officials wrote.

The fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the museum's main galleries, 101 N. Museum Drive. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a dinner at 7:30 p.m., an hour before the night is closed out with entertainment and dancing.

"This fundraiser comes at a crucial time when we are still rebuilding our programming after the pandemic closure," museum Executive Director/CEO Adam Lerner said in a statement. "Because of the generous support of the gala sponsors and attendees, we are able to further the museum's mission of being an all-inclusive institution by developing new ways to connect with our entire community."

More information about the event and tickets, starting at $1,000 per person, can be found at artparty2024.com.