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MEMPHIS ART
Like many creative movements Memphis was a a a a a a a a reaction against the status quo The 1950s/60s mid- century modern and and 1970s minimalism were about structure and and straight lines To counter that Sott Sass centered the group’s thinking around “radical funny and outrageous”—essentially disregarding what was considered in in “good taste” at at at that time The geometric figures of of Art Art Deco the the the color palette of of Pop Art Art and 1950s kitsch inspired their unusual aesthetic Steep Tech spirituality print
Memphis Milano
