A lecture with Kathleen Skolnik. Josef Frank was a creative and prolific Austrian-born architect and designer who adopted a humanistic approach to modernist principles. Eschewing the functionalism, standardization, and machine aesthetic of the orthodox modernists of his time, Frank strove for comfort, convenience, and livability. His eclectic designs reflect a wide range of influences, including the Art Deco movement, most apparent in his furniture and metalwork. Following his move to Sweden in 1933 and his association with the firm of Svenskt Tenn, Frank became a major force in Swedish modern design, and his textile, furniture, and lighting designs continue to be produced today.

Please join the Museum along with the Chicago Art Deco Society members and friends as we explore the legacy of Josef Frank through a special tour of the Enduring Designs of Josef Frank exhibit and a lecture by architectural historian Kathleen Skolnik of Roosevelt University on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.

Refreshments will be served, and reservations are recommended. This is a joint event with CADS. Cost: $15 for Museum and CADS members and $20 for non-members.