Alexander girard, architect is a beautiful, informative book suited for enthusiasts of alexander girard, the midcentury. Color board book celebrates the vivid, playful, and sophisticated world of 20th century design icon alexander girard. Alexander girard for braniff international braniff. Alexander girard 19071993 was one of the most influential textile artists and interior designers of the twentieth century. From the high desert of new mexico to the depths of vitras archive in weil am rhein, germany, this new book documents the fouryear journey that resulted in our new alexander girard collection. Everything he did was beautiful and original and idiosyncratic. Dec 07, 2011 alexander girard s playful yet sophisticated designs continue to inspire new generations of artists and designers. Original girard drawings for the building plan, interior spaces, and customdesigned furniture document the mind of a modernist master at work and are made available to the public for the first time in this beautiful book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Alexander girard 19071993 in santa fe was one of the most important and prolific designers of the 20 th century. For a brief overview of the life and work of alexander girard, you can read this article in hyperallergic about the 2016 alexander girard exhibit at the vitra design museum in germany. Alexander girard book by house industries daily design. Alexander girard s playful yet sophisticated designs continue to inspire new generations of artists and designers. In 1952, alexander girard was hired to head the fabric and textile division.
Alexander girard may 1907 was born in new york city, usa, to an american mother from boston and a frenchitalian father. The book presents the entire oeuvre of the multitalented italian american. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Alexander girards playful yet sophisticated designs continue to inspire new generations of artists and designers. One of the most prolific mid20th century designers, girards work spanned many disciplines, including textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, exhibit. Alexander girard 19071993 was a preeminent mid20th century designer whose work spanned many disciplines, including textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, exhibit design, and architecture. He created worlds of colourful opulence in which everything was precisely and artfully coordinated, from the smallest details to the big picture. He created stunning interiors for restaurants, private homes, corporate offices, and even airplanes. A common bond, an aweinspiring display of approximately 10,000 pieces of folk art, toys, miniatures, textiles, and more from the alexander and susan girard collection.
May 22, 2017 alexander girard was an architect, designer and head of the textile division at herman miller furniture from 1952 to 1973. There are two certitudes commonly assigned to midcentury designer alexander girard. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. More than a million visitors have delighted in this exhibition, which represents just 10% of the. Girard initially established a fabric collection based on his architectural training.
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Five years later, he moved to detroit, where he opened a second studio. As one of the most prolific and versatile mid20th century designers, girards work. The girard foundation 1962 houses his own personal and extensive collection of folk art, textiles, toys, and objects from around the world. The work of alexander girard is presented by alexandra lange, an architecture and design critic, journalist, and historian. Astonishingly, this 500page linenbound beauty is the first to draw from the prolific midcentury designers estatewhich contains more than 100,000 inspirational folk art objects in addition to his own wideranging work. Alexander girard, girls, herman miller 1972 usa environmental enrichment panel girls designed by alexander girard for herman miller, a pre production example hand signed in pencil by girard. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Alexander girard is the author of alexander girard color 4. For even more information and countless images, you can purchase the alexander girard book directly from ammo books. Girards work continues to inspire new generations of designers and admirers, and this beautiful book is the ultimate tribute to his legacy. Her authored works in both english and german include a book on. Work by close friend and collaborator alexander girard todd oldhams new book on alexander girard. Alexander girard was one of the most influential interior and textile designers of the 20th century.
Especially known for his textile designs for herman miller, girards wideranging repertoire also spanned many disciplines. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The primary focus of his wideranging oeuvre was textile design. This 672page book covers virtually every aspect of girards distinctive career. Alexander girard and textile design at midcentury college. If youre looking for artwork that is both beautiful to look at and safe enough to hang near a crib or play area, these prints, featuring iconic graphics by alexander girard screenprinted onto plywood panels, might. This massive monograph on seminal designer alexander girard covers virtually every aspect of his distinctive career. Alexander girard, architect wayne state university press. Alexander girard has 14 books on goodreads with 284 ratings. May 17, 2012 new book by house industries featuring the girard fonts collection, based on the illustrative and textural work of alexander girard. Nov 20, 2015 short trailer advertising manic books recent monograph on alexander girard. The alexander girard color hardcover book features the vintage 1972 illustration, girls, on the cover, as well as twentysix classic girard designs that celebrate color. Todd oldham, this tome is the definitive musthave book on girards oeuvre. Alexander girard wall decorations 10 for sale at 1stdibs.
Alexander girard 1907 1993 was one of the most important modern textile artists. Alexander girard designs for herman miller by pina and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mar 19, 2012 this book on the life and work of alexander girard explores the designers love for colour and pattern, and reveals the obsessive design mind of this significant figure of mid20th century american design. A designers universe is the first major retrospective on girards work, organized by the vitra design museum in germany. While the type families would be enough of a visual jolt, house industries created a limited edition only 1,000 copies book with stuff from the 4yearprocess of putting together this new collection. Choose from 10 authentic alexander girard wall decorations for sale on 1stdibs. This new book on alexander girard is a must for serious students of mid century design. One of the most prolific mid20th century designers, girards work spanned many disciplines, including textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, exhibit design. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Short trailer advertising manic books recent monograph on alexander girard. This massive monograph on seminal designer alexander girard covers. Nov 23, 2019 alexander girard 19071993 in santa fe was one of the most important and prolific designers of the 20 th century. Triple eyes by alexander girard for at the exhibit a designers universe. Alexander girard s most popular book is alexander girard color.
He was born in new york city to an american mother from boston and a frenchitalian father. The breadth and scope of his work is truly remarkable. View the profiles of people named alexander girard. He was raised in florence, italy and in 1917 he was sent as a boarder to bedford modern school in england leaving in 1924 to study architecture in london. Alexander girard is a showstopper of a book, the ultimate tribute to sandros astonishingly prolific creative legacy. A new book by todd oldham and kiera coffee collects work that the prolific designer alexander girard did between 1929 and 1981. He was the least wellknown of the great designers at herman miller in the 1950s and 1960s, and he was the greatest colorist and textile designer of modern time. Alexander girard coloring book 2014, paperback for sale. This book on the life and work of alexander girard explores the designers love for colour and pattern, and reveals the obsessive design mind of this significant figure of mid20th century american design. While the type families would be enough of a visual jolt, house industries created a limited edition only 1,000 copies book with stuff from the 4yearprocess of putting together this new. He designed exhibitions, toys, and a whole city street in columbus, indiana. Girard created numerous fabrics for the herman miller company, favouring abstract forms and. Oct 01, 2015 alexander girard s playful yet sophisticated designs continue to inspire new generations of artists and designers. New book by house industries featuring the girard fonts collection, based on the illustrative and textural work of alexander girard.
Preschoolers learning to identify colors will enjoy this charming little book, with its catchy rhymes and whimsical illustrations. It includes rare images of girard, his work and environments. Edited by acclaimed designer todd oldham with vibrant text from kiera coffee, this wonderful, swervy adventure explores girards career with playful elegance. Todd oldhams new book on alexander girard cartoon brew. Braniff commissioned new mexico architect and herman miller designer alexander hayden girard to redesign the airlines public image including this stylish departure lounge at dallas love field, texas. Alexander girard was one of the most important modern textile artists and. Alexander girard hardcover popular edition by todd oldham. Going forward, the girard family will work to establish and maintain only quality collaborations which will promote and uphold the integrity of girards original vision. Alexander girard was born in new york in 1907, grew up in florence, italy, received a degree from romes royal school of architecture, and subsequently began one of the design fields most fascinating and exhaustive careers.
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