Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America, 1940?1980 and Theaster Gates: Wonder Working Power are among the current and upcoming architecture and design events taking place in the US that are featured in Dezeen Events Guide.
Other events taking place during the month include festivals Anchorage Design Week, Open House Miami and Modernism Week.
Theaster Gates: Wonder Working Power

27 January 2023 to 1 January 2024, Richmond, Virginia
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, located in the state's capital Richmond, hosts an installation by Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates.
The site-specific installation, titled Wonder Working Power, explores fragility, urban decay and neglected spaces alongside traditional craft through the medium of clay.
The installation is on display in the Lewis Focus Gallery, alongside the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts' conference, which takes place in Richmond in March 2024. Modernism Week hosts architecture, design, art and fashion-focused events. Photo courtesy of Natural Retreats. Above photo is by Andrew Cabral
Modernism Week

15 to 25 February, Palm Springs, California
Annual design, architecture, fashion and art festival Modernism Week returns to Palm Springs for an 11-day programme in February.
The week's events include tours, exhibitions, talks and parties that aim to address topics of design innovation, organic architecture, landscaping and diversity in the industry.
The series of tours across the city include walking, bikin...