How an Untrained Architect Made Oklahoma the Capital of Kitsch

The bedroom of fashion designer <n>Halston</n>'s townhouse, designed by <n>Paul Rudolph</n> in 1974. Photo by <n>Hiro</n>.

A <n>conversation pit</n> from the 1970s.

A <n>Conversation Pit</n> from the 1960s, a popular feature in <n>Mid-Century Modern</n> interior design.

Interior of the <n>Futura Apartments</n> (1976) by <n>Timothy Seow</n>, with <n>Carrera</n> sofas and a <n>Rosenthal Sunball chair</n>.

A <n>retro-futuristic</n> living room from a 1975 issue of <n>House & Garden</n>.

The <n>Open Code</n> installation by designer <n>Mac Collins</n> at <n>Somerset House</n>. Photo by <n>David Titlow</n>.

The artwork <n>Retro Eyes</n>, an example of 1960s makeup.

The <n>Stampeder Motel</n> in Ontario, Oregon, photographed by <n>Stephen Shore</n> in 1973.

From <n>Golden Homes</n> magazine, circa 1970.

An editorial photograph from <n>Vogue</n>, 1973.