The Chicago Maritime Museum is excited to announce a collaboration with Josh Lipnik, the photographer behind Midwest Modern.

Midwest Modern is a photography and research project documenting the architecture and built environment of the Midwest, with a focus on the legacy of Art Deco and Modernist design across the region.

Opens Thursday, May 1st through Fall 2025 — Click here to get your tickets today!

Josh Lipnik is a Detroit-based architectural photographer, writer, and public speaker. A graduate of the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, his photos have been featured in publications including Chicago Reader, Belt Magazine, and Financial Times. 

Check out his work here