The Art Deco Bridges On The Ooka River

Japan has many bridges and pillars, quite a few in the Art Deco style. And there is one place where a bunch of these Art Deco artifacts are gathered close together, the Ooka River in Yokohama. Judged on beauty alone, … Read More

The Art Deco Splendor of St. Luke’s Hospital

The Tsukiji fish market has relocated, but most of the vendors remain, so Tsukiji is still the best place to get a simple, fresh fish meal in Tokyo. And now that the fish auction has moved (to Toyosu) there’s really … Read More

Art Deco Separated At Birth #21 – Sun Worshippers

California has many Art Deco sun worshippers, but few as closely related as these two.

Merrell Vories and the World’s Most Beautiful Art Deco Department Store

How a Christian missionary from Kansas built the most beautiful Art Deco department store in the world, in Japan. Read More

John Beck and the (Art Deco) Gamble House

There are two Gamble Houses in southern California but only one is a streamline moderne castle. Read More

More Art Deco Montevideo

The response to my post on Montevideo’s Art Deco was so enthusiastic, I’ve decided to post a second batch of photos. These were all rejects for one reason or another. Here, from the cutting room foor, Montevideo Art Deco, part … Read More

Art Deco Separated at Birth #20 – The Ultimate Deco Door?

Up to now, my favorite door was one in Mexico City. But it’s facing stiff competition from a door in Montevideo. Feel free to vote, but if you’re like me, either one will do!

Who knew? Montevideo’s Extraordinary Art Deco

Last year’s Art Deco World Congress in Buenos Aires was followed by an optional post-congress trip to Montivideo. Having looked at the GoogleMap, I suspected Montevideo might be richer in Art Deco than Buenos Aires, and indeed it was. To … Read More