Book Launch: Modernist Women Interior Designers and Artists
Lisbon, December 3, 2024 – The book Modernist Women Interior Designers and Artists, edited by Ana Tostões and Zara Ferreira, will be officially launched at the DECivil Museum, Instituto Superior Técnico, in Lisbon, on December 3, at 5:00 PM. The event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of women to the development of modern culture, highlighting the scope of their creations and the impact of their perspectives across different fields of contemporary life.

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The Modern Movement, often celebrated for its commitment to a better life for all, has historically been dominated by narratives centered on male architects, designers, and artists. However, many women played fundamental roles in shaping the aesthetics, philosophy, and material culture of Modernism. Their work not only reflected the social and political transformations of the time but also proposed new ways of life and expanded the boundaries of creation.

Published by Docomomo Portugal and the Docomomo International Specialist Committee on Interior Design (ISC/ID), the book Modernist Women Interior Designers and Artists highlights the multifaceted creativity of women. Covering eight countries across four continents—Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, former Yugoslavia, Turkey, the USA, Brazil, Tunisia, Mozambique, South Korea, and Hong Kong—the work offers an in-depth look at the contributions of 15 creators: architects, urban planners, artists, educators, women’s collectives, and anonymous citizens. Their perspectives are as varied as their fields of work, ranging from textile design to politics.

Modernist Women Interior Designers and Artists is a celebration of the invaluable contributions of women to the creation of a better world, attesting to their influence and calling for the recognition of the full spectrum of voices that enriched modernity’s cultural landscape.