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Exhibitions: The Design Process at Herman Miller Alexander Girard: interview with Mickey Friedman and Dean Swanson in Sante Fe, New Mexico, 11/9/74 1974 |
#74-12 side I - Alexander Girard with Mickey Friedman and Dean Swanson
Indexed Reclamation Copy (60 min 56 sec) 11-09-74
Track 1
o the Walker's relationship with Smithsonian Institute with regard to loaning pieces
- folk art in US and Africa
o how did Girard's fabrics originate - what has happened to them?
o Girard's recent panels - working with Herman Miller's "Action Office"
o Girard's role in the George Nelson film, "The Sample Lesson" - use of smells
o (Girard's wife enters the room) - more on The Sample Lesson
Track 2
o Girard's association with Herman Miller Co. in the 1950's - the origins of Herman Miller and the first fabric and furniture shows
o Girard's background and education
o how did Girard get into fabric? - Girard's Detroit years - moving to Santa Fe
o Girard's foundation for the support of folk art
Track 3
o Girard's initial work with Herman Miller and his use of fabrics
o bad reproductions of old designs now dominate
o quality of materials in residential vs commercial design
o the economics and evolution of Herman Miller showrooms
o critique of the current state of architecture and design
Track 4
o the origins of the San Francisco showroom - designing Bob Blaich's house
o other early projects in San Francisco - restaurant design
o working with John Newhardt - Braniff and restaurant design - the Calder airplane
o designing waiting rooms
o collecting ideas and materials from around the world
o "Day of the Dead" exhibit
Track 5
o The Good Design Show in Detroit - the first exhibits of contemporary design
o the role of Charles Eames and George Nelson in these early exhibits
o was there documentation of these early shows?
o printing techniques - special weaving, colors and dyes
#74-12 side II - Alexander Girard with Mickey Friedman and Dean Swanson
Indexed Reclamation Copy (35 min 22 sec) 11-09-74
Track 1
o Girard's use of natural fabrics
o pillow and table cloth design and printing - use of floral patterns
o Friedman discusses the layout of the upcoming Walker show
o Girard's role in making panels for "Action Office" - the need for color
o Girard's poster for "T & O"
o critique of Rainbow Room in NY - use of Girard's panels - more on NY restaurants
Track 2
o has the era of total design ended, comprehensive design
o "fake" design, imitations of French, English - use of reproductions
o more on restaurant design
o design and its relation to architecture - Mummer's Theater in Oklahoma
Track 3
o Girard's work on designing a home in Minneapolis - use of gates and shutters - working with Bill Gregory
o working on the Miller house
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Reel to Reel Generation: original Length: 1:41:32 Format: CD-R Silver Generation: preservation master Length: 1:41:32 Format: CD-R Silver Generation: restoration master Length: 1:36:18 Accession Number: 74.12 Director: Walker Art Center Executive producer: Walker Art Center Production company: Walker Art Center Type: audio Copyright: Walker Art Center + artist(s) |