Palm Springs Mod #2

Janet Milhomme is a Los Angeles-based photographer whose work is influenced by a career in journalism and an abiding interest in storytelling. While her subjects are varied and her portfolios distinct—spanning architectural, documentary, conceptual and pop images—her common focus is on technical precision, artistic composition, and thematic expression.

     Milhomme’s works have been published internationally in newspapers, magazines and books. She has received awards from Women in Photography International (WIPI), the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women Photographers for three successive years, and was a 2020 Photo L.A. Top 20 Finalist.  Her museum credits include the Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan; the Huntington Library and Museum, San Marino, CA; the Griffin Museum of Photography, Boston, MA; the Palm Springs Art Museum, CA; the Museum of Art and History, Lancaster, CA; and the Santa Paula Art Museum, CA. She has participated in numerous curated and juried international exhibitions, including the Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography in Barcelona, Spain; Zona Maco in Mexico City; the Chania International Photo Festival on the Island of Crete; galleries in Venice, Athens, Rome, Budapest, Barcelona, Tokyo, Mexico City, and Glasgow; and nationally in galleries in New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, and Oregon, and numerous venues in California.  Her works are held in private collections throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.

Dama Gallery is proud to present Asteroid City, a solo exhibition by photographer Janet Milhomme, opening December 6th at our Ventura location. The exhibition features a vibrant series of photographs that celebrate the architectural and cultural legacy of Palm Springs’ mid-century modern homes.

In this collection, Milhomme combines a photographer’s technical mastery with a keen eye for form and composition. Each image is carefully framed to capture the geometry, lines, and textural details that define the era’s iconic homes, while subtle enhancements in color and contrast intensify the architectural features, emphasizing the artistry of the original design. Through her lens, the structures’ elegance, innovation, and sculptural qualities are brought to the forefront, encouraging viewers to appreciate their enduring impact on the modern architectural landscape.

Palm Springs’ mid-century homes are renowned for their experimental forms, open floor plans, and harmonious integration with the desert environment. They exemplify an era when design embraced both functionality and visual poetry—a spirit that Milhomme’s photographs honor. Her work preserves not only the physical presence of these historic buildings but also the imagination and optimism that shaped them, providing a contemporary perspective on a pivotal moment in American design.

All works in Asteroid City are presented on museum-quality fine art paper, which enhances color depth, vibrancy, and texture, giving each print a presence that mirrors the architectural significance of its subject. The exhibition invites audiences to explore the aesthetic and cultural value of mid-century design, engaging with spaces that continue to inspire architects, designers, and art lovers alike.

Dama Gallery is delighted to showcase Asteroid City as part of its commitment to artists whose work intersects art, design, and cultural preservation.