RARE + VINTAGE

Art, architecture, design and photography books.

Discover Materias Primas' curated collection of rare and vintage books, journals, and periodicals focused on 20th and 21st-century art, architecture, and design.

In addition to our library and retail space, Materias Primas operates a dedicated design/build studio, where concepts in art, interiors, and architecture are developed and brought to life. From experimental home design to creative brand work, our studio serves as a working laboratory for material exploration, craftsmanship, and high-concept construction.

OPEN THURSDAY – MONDAY 11 – 4

68895 Perez Rd Building I, Suite 10, Cathedral City, CA 92234

em. annie@materiasprimas.studio • ph. 310.467.6661

ART • ARCHITECTURE • DESIGN • PHOTOGRAPHY

. MONTHLY EVENTS .

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Poetry Writing Experience
Saturday, February 7th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Art-inspired poetry prompts provided
- Write, explore, and connect with other poets

Poetry Open Mic
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- All voices and all styles welcome

MATERIAS PRIMAS PRESENTS

ROTAN SWITCH by LISA McCORD

BOOK SIGNING & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Photographer Lisa McCord presents Rotan Switch, a project that spans 43 years from
1978 - 2021, documenting life on her grandparents’ cotton farm in the Arkansas Delta, following
five generations of a community.

“In a community in which most people spend their time working or caring for children, my ability
to observe and document in itself has been a position of privilege.”

“These images are a record of my story of Rotan, a story that is specific to my and my family’s
role in a place where inequities exist to this day. I have done my best to acknowledge this
complicated history.”

OPENS: Friday January 23rd, 4pm - 7pm

ARTIST Q&A: Saturday January 24th, 3pm

SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SWAP 📚
Every second Saturday, we’re hosting a curated book exchange featuring titles in art, design, and architecture. Bring something you’ve loved and swap with another patron—or with the shop (owner’s discretion).

Come discover something new + meet fellow design lovers.
#bookswap #designbooks #artbooks #architecturalibrary

Materias Primas and Screenpinters Cathedral Present:

TAKE A PLEASURE BREAK!

A Graphic Study Exploring Free Press Sex Adverts from the 1960's and 1970's. Featured alongside the exhibition is a signed, 1977 limited Edition copy of "The First Ever X-Rated Coloring Book" by Jeff Kerns, available for purchase.

Friday November 28th 4-7 pm

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