The last round of the Getty's Keeping it Modern Architecture Grants were announced last week. Of all the Getty's marvelous initiatives, and there are many, this has hands down been my favorite among favorites. The buildings that the Getty has identified over the years have been heritage sites that have usually been obscured by want of money, too much politics, and often natural environments that have intruded. A building needs love just like a person does, and these modernist structures are as important as a gothic cathedral or a greek statue. The mid century is no longer overlooked, but unlike the furniture from the period which has seen a renaissance, the buildings are a much bigger task. Take a look at this slide show for some architecture jewels (including work by Wallace Harrison, Pierre Jeanneret) that now have a bit more of a chance of surviving. I am so very sorry this program is being discontinued. In Gibellina Italy for example, they need this kind of help (See my story for ArtNet). This program was designed as a stimulus, not as the answer. Perhaps local authorities will take up the cause.