ICADS is an alliance of groups from around the world and is dedicated to fostering co-operation and mutual support among Members while exploring new ways to work together to promote Art Deco. Explore our full list of Members.
Église Saint-Augustin, Brussels, Belgium.Photo: © www.sophie-voituron.com.jpg
The International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS) is dedicated to fostering worldwide cooperation and support to preserve, celebrate and educate the public in the appreciation of Art Deco architecture, design and culture of the 1920s and 30s.
Russell Street Police Headquarters, Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Art Deco & Modernism Society of Australia
Halles Du Boulingrin, Reims, France. Photo: Art Deco of Reims and the Cities of the Great East
Art Deco is a style of design that first appeared in Europe and flourished internationally between the two World Wars. It is often characterized by bold, streamlined, geometric shapes, rich colors, and stylized ornamentation. In addition to synthesizing characteristics from a number of other artistic movements, the style combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Age imagery and materials. Art Deco emerged as rapid industrialization transformed culture around the world and its design aesthetic touched everything: architecture, furniture, interiors, graphic design, clothing, and many products like automobiles, airplanes and household objects and appliances.
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Cheviot Court, Durban, South Africa. Photo: Durban Art Deco Society