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Key Artists and Works

Retro-Futurism has inspired many artists and iconic works. Explore these key figures and their contributions to the movement.

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Explore these artists and their works to get a deeper understanding of Retro-Futurism.

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  • Sydney Jay Mead was an American industrial designer and neo-futurist concept artist.

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  • Syd Mead is widely regarded as the most creative industrial designer in history. 

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  • He made designs for science-fiction films such as Blade Runner, Aliens and Tron.

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Norman Bel Geddes was an American theatrical and industrial designer, described in 2012 by the New York Times as "a brilliant craftsman and draftsman, a master of style, the 20th century’s Leonardo da Vinci".

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  • An architect and designer whose work epitomized the sleek, futuristic style of mid-century modernism.

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  • Iconic projects include the TWA Flight Center and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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