Eames Demetrios to Attend December 7th Talk Session

The exhibition "essential EAMES" is based on the content of the book "An Eames Primer" (Japanese title: "イームズ入門―チャールズ＆レイ・イームズのデザイン原風景" published by Nihon Bunkyo Publishing), written by Eames Demetrios, the grandson of Charles and Ray Eames and director of the Eames Office. Through materials, actual works, and video, the exhibition offers a renewed look at the Eameses' design philosophy and spirit.

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"The Timeless Designers: The Present Relevance of Charles & Ray Eames"

The work of Charles & Ray Eames continues to influence many fields today. In this talk session, Eames Demetrios will join us to explore the present relevance of their designs through the trajectory of their work and activities.
Guests: Eames Demetrios, Koji Yanagimot (Representative, Glyph.), Takashi Kato (Design Journalist,OPENERS BLOG updated! )

Date & Time: Friday, December 7, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Herman Miller Store

2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
http://storetokyo.hermanmiller.co.jp




<Talk Session 2>

"Collaboration Eames - Exploring What Charles & Ray Eames Considered"

This talk session features guests who have contributed to the introduction of Eames in Japan in the 21st century, discussing the theme: "What if the Eameses were alive today and designing?"
Guests: Shinichiro Nakamura (Representative, Landscape Products), Chiyoko Furuhata (Chief Curator, Meguro Museum of Art), Eisuke Tachikawa (Representative, NOSIGNER / "OLIVE PROJECT"), Takashi Kato (Design Journalist)

Date & Time: Friday, December 14, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Living Design Center OZONE (3F OZONE Plaza)

3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Park Tower, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Capacity: 60 people (reservations required)

Admission Fee: 1000 yen (includes one drink)

How to Reserve: Please apply by FAX or postcard, clearly stating the seminar name, your name (with furigana), postal code, address, and phone number. Reservations are also accepted via the OZONE website.

FAX. 03-5322-6635

c/o "Eames Talk", P.O. Box 8125, Shinjuku Park Tower, 163-1062

Inquiries

Herman Miller Japan

Tel. 03-3201-1830
http://www.hermanmiller.co.jp/