We have a lot to celebrate at our Fired Arts museum in 2025! The city of Hollywood, now home to WMODA, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, as does the city of Stoke-on-Trent in England, where many of our ceramic works of art were made. It is also 100 years since the Art Deco design movement originated at the 1925 Paris World’s Fair. Enjoy our new Art Deco exhibit on your next visit to WMODA.
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Royal Doulton Sunshine Girl
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Goldscheider Cabaret
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Lalique Suzanne
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Louise Irvine Celebrating Art Deco at WMODA
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Historic Art Deco Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
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Paris Exhibition Poster
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Dry Martini Movie Poster
Art Deco
Exposition Internationale Arts Decoratifs held in Paris in 1925 gave its name to the Art Deco design movement. The style is characterized by a streamlined geometric aesthetic with bold colors and luxurious materials. Look for all the flappers, vamps and divas of the Roaring Twenties in the Art Deco gallery at WMODA.
The Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches has invited Louise Irvine to talk about the Art Deco treasures at WMODA as part of their Art Deco Afternoons lecture series. Louise’s talk is on Thursday, February 13 from 2 to 4 pm and will be held at the Cultural Council of the Palm Beaches to celebrate the Centennial of the Art Deco movement. Free tickets are available on Eventbrite (LINK)
Read more about Art Deco at WMODA
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Hollywood Vintage Postcard
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Hollywood Boardwalk Postcard
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Hollywood Beach Vintage Postcard
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Hooray for Hollywood
Hooray for Hollywood!
Hollywood has grown from a square mile of farmland 100 years ago into a vibrant city with many cultural resources, thanks to the determination of pioneers, dreamers and hard workers. WMODA is proud to be a new addition to Hollywood’s exciting art scene, and we look forward to celebrating the centennial with our new community.
Read about Hollywood by the Sea in the 1920s.
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Potteries Exhibit at WMODA
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Potteries Tile Panel by P. Gibson
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Royal Doulton Burslem Factory Postcard
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King George V and Queen Mary at Royal Doulton
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King George V and Queen Mary's at Bernard Moore's Showroom
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King George V and Queen Mary at Royal Doulton
Stoke 100
In 1925, Stoke-on-Trent gained city status from His Majesty King George V in recognition of the contributions to the pottery industry by six towns – Stoke, Burslem, Tunstall, Hanley, Fenton and Longton. Thanks to the excellence of their products, “The Potteries” became the world capital of ceramics. Enjoy the work of the leading manufacturers, including Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Minton and Moorcroft at WMODA.
Read more about the history of Stoke