What does it mean to be modern?

In this week's episode of ON CITIES, historian, curator and preservationist Michelangelo Sabatino will discuss modernism through a global lens, uncovering the prevalent myths commonly associated with modernity. Through his award-winning books, Sabatino reveals a richer cultural context for the shaping of modern cities, challenging traditional narratives and shedding light on overlooked contributions. Tune Friday, May 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM PST to explore a fresh perspective on modernism. at https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities; and find all previous episodes on Spotify, Apple iTunes or your favorite podcast platform.

Michelangelo Sabatino is a publicly engaged historian, curator, and preservationist. He is Professor of Architectural History and Preservation in the College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology where he currently directs the PhD program in architecture and is the inaugural John Vinci Distinguished Research Fellow. Between 2017–19 Professor Sabatino served as interim dean for the College of Architecture of IIT and held the Rowe Family Endowed Dean Chair. He lectures widely about modern and contemporary architecture and has served on numerous editorial and not-for-profit organization boards.

Sabatino studied at universities in Canada, Italy, and the United States of America. He earned a Laurea in Architecture at the Università IUAV di Venezia and a doctorate in the Department of Fine Art, University of Toronto, and held a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of History of Art + Architecture, Harvard University.

His publications include: Pride in Modesty: Modernist Architecture and the Vernacular Tradition in Italy (2011), Modern Architecture and the Mediterranean: Vernacular Dialogues and Contested Identities (with Jean-Francois Lejeune, 2011; CICA, Commendation, Bruno Zevi Book Award), Canada: Modern Architectures in History (with Rhodri Windsor Liscombe, 2016; CICA, Shortlist, Bruno Zevi Book Award), Avant-Garde in the Cornfields: Architecture, Landscape, and Preservation in New Harmony (with Ben Nicholson, 2019), Making Houston Modern: The Life and Architecture of Howard Barnstone (with Barrie Scardino Bradley and Stephen Fox, 2020), Carlo Mollino: Architect and Storyteller (with Napoleone Ferrari, 2021), and Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929–1975 (with Susan Benjamin, 2020).