Deco-in-Motion: Art Moderne in the Age of Mass Transit
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 11am–12pm
Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue
In the early to mid-20th century, streamlined design—exemplified by trains, planes, automobiles, and ocean liners—came to symbolize progress and modernity. In this presentation, Wolfsonian chief librarian Frank Luca will focus on the confluence of Art Deco design and streamlined form, drawing from children's books, printed travel promotional materials, and other decorative design objects from The Wolfsonian Library and museum collection.
Organized with Miami Design Preservation League and presented as part of Art Deco Weekend.
Watch the recorded talk online.
Banner image: Booklet page spread (detail), Lincoln Zephyr, V-12, 1937. Lincoln Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, publisher. The Wolfsonian–FIU, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection.
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