Classically Modern News

 
Why classical architecture makes little sense for today's Washington
Washington Post
Why is modern design in this city still a hard sell at times? Today almost all practicing architects in the United States are, in the broadest sense, modernists. Just ask the thousands of architects in town this week attending the 2012 American ...


 
Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2006, Italy
Globe and Mail
Here's a tour de force, modern in its rich fruit yet true to the Brunello appellation's classically earthy style. Complex and nicely evolved for its six years, it shows a core of macerated cherry along with nuances of damp forest floor, licorice, ...

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D Magazine
A Classically Modern Dream Dress for Less From J. Crew
D Magazine
Take a look at this week's find: J. Crew has always been known for their classic yet modern style. And their wedding gowns are no different. This dress, Fleur, has a flattering sweetheart neckline with an adorable point d'esprit overlay on the skirt.


 
Patios at play
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Maison Jardin from Century Furniture captures the essence of Provence with is classically styled framework, naturally distressed curved teak slats and marble table top. Papillon is a contemporary take on woven seating from designer Michael Berman for ...


 
Classically Trained: Pacific Symphony records score to 'Diablo III'
Daily Pilot
By Bradley Zint The classically trained ranks of the Pacific Symphony have made their way into a seemingly unlikely place: a computer game. But not just any game — the hotly anticipated "Diablo III." More than 100 musicians from the orchestra recorded ...

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MovieMaker Magazine
Celluloid Dreams: Spurning Digital to Shoot a First Feature on Film
MovieMaker Magazine
I was fortunate to get to work with one of the great cinematographers, Michael Marius Pessah, and we took that same approach with the look of the movie, pairing classically Hollywood elements with revisionist modern touches.


 
Charleston City Paper
Alvin Ailey's new artistic director stretches boundaries during inaugural season
Charleston City Paper
For their Spoleto program, which is the final stop on a 27-city North American tour, Battle and his associate artistic director Masazumi Chaya have chosen an eclectic collection of pieces that range from classically modern dance to hip-hop to ...

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