Fueled by their belief in design as a way of life, the innovative husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames were two of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. Go beyond their most well-known designs in this intimate and inspiring exhibition portraying their legacy and lives in California with an exclusive tour led by Llisa Demetrios, granddaughter of the Eameses.
Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607
TOUR
3:00 – 5:30 pm
DISCUSSION
5:30 – 6:00 pm
Llisa Demetrios began her archiving career at the Mies van der Rohe Archive at MoMA in New York. As a granddaughter of the Eameses, she continues her services as a board member of the Eames Foundation and archivist and Registrar of The Eames Collection. She has recently prepared exhibits in London, Lisbon, Sacramento, Pasadena, Singapore, Sweden and Germany. She has led “Powers of 10” workshops for all age groups. A third-generation sculptor, she has been practicing her art for over twenty years. She is married with two children.
This event has an extremely limited number of seats to maintain the quality of connection with our VIP tour guide. The exhibition ends February 18, so make this the opportunity to experience the Eames legacy with your local design community!
