Esoteric Survey

Katherine Choy You would think after soaking in all the Saarinen magic at Cranbrook I would be able to come up with more than just a womb chair ottoman. Happy Tackett Thursday to those who observe.  

  Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US Inspired by Charles Eames’s quote, “Eventually everything connects: people, ideas, objects,” the exhibition   included over 200 works by100 designers and artists.  It centers on the Cranbrook Academy's role in the evolution of modern design along with emphasizing the often-overlooked contributions of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and designers of color. The exhibition at  Cranbrook Art Museum  an d accompanying book were curated by Andrew Blauvelt and Bridget Bartal. Near the beginning of the exhibition is the Wartime Experiments section, with pieces from the 1941  Organic Design in Home Furnishings  competition, which was sponsored b MoMA. On the left is a chair design  Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames submitted to the competition. This example has original upholstery and was donated to Cranbrook by the Saarinen family. Ralph Rapson rocker. He studied at Cranbrook and then worked a...

I'm behind on posting. I went to Michigan to do some design and architecture sightseeing. A little shopping happened and this is what I was able to bring back with me on the plane. So far nobody has ever seen these Alexander Girard trays before. That includes the Girard geeks. They came from the estate of a designer who knew Girard. I have some thoughts but I'll keep digging. Early Richard Fisher bell Smalls

  Weekend Stuff from the Bay Area.  The candle holder in the middle came from the estate of Muriel Coleman. We have Victor Bisharat on the right.   That's a Heath plate in the center. Val Robbins, William Chappelow and Panelcarve