“Hippie Modernism,” which just opened at the Cranbrook Art Museum, takes a serious look at the impact of 1960s counterculture on the worlds of art, architecture and design. But if that sounds like an academic snooze, rejoice — it’s not.
This sprawling, handsomely organized show — which traces a generation’s attempt to create utopia and have a ton of fun in the process — maintains a fizzy vibe throughout, even if some sections, particularly those touching on architecture, get a little text-heavy.