ALEXANDER GIRARD (1907–1993 in S a n t a F e ) was one of the most important and prolific designers of the 20th century. He created stunning interiors for restaurants, private homes, corporate offices, and even airplanes! He created textiles, typography, and tableware. He designed exhibitions, toys, and a whole city street in Columbus, Indiana. Inspired by folk art and pop art, Girard created a bold, colorful, charismatic universe. He warmed up modernism with his whimsical, optimistic patterns and designs. THIS EXHIBITION, organized by Vitra Design Museum, presents the colorful universe of Alexander Girard through more than 400 objects— textiles, drawings, furniture, graphics, film, and folk art—in a richly layered installation and accompanied by a fully
Palm Springs Art Museum November 23, 2019 – March 1, 2020
illustrated catalogue. Exhibition visitors will experience one of his best-known interiors— that of the 1957 Miller House in Columbus, Indiana—through a full-scale replica of its iconic conversation pit, which will be a place for repose and public programs. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOME YOU TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF GIRARD. Palm Springs Art Museum’s presentation is organized by Brooke Hodge, Director of Architecture and Design.
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(1907–1993 in Santa Fe) was one of the most impor tant and prolific designers of the 20th century. He created stunning interiors for restaurants, private homes, corporate offices, and even airplanes! He created
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organized by Vitra Design Museum, presents the colorful universe of Alexander Girard through more than 400 objects—textiles, drawings, furniture, graphics, film, and folk art—
in a richly layered installation and accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue. Exhibition visitors will experience one of his best-known interiors—that of the 1957 Miller House in Columbus, Indiana—
ALEXANDER GIRARD: A DESIGNER’S Palm Springs Art Museum 11. 23.19 – 03. 01. 20 through a full-scale replica of its iconic conversation pit, which will be a place for repose and public programs.
W E LO O K F O RWA R D TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF GIRARD.
Palms Springs Ar t Museum;s presentation is organized by Brooke Hodge, Director of Architecture and Design.