George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher

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Today is the opening day at the McNay Museum in San Antonio of George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher. Nelson was hired by Herman Miller to be the company's design director. He was responsible for hiring the likes of Noguchi and the Eameses. The exhibition was organized by Vitra and will have a collection of a 120 items including furniture and architecture designs. Exhibition is on view through September 11, 2011.

More about the McNay Museum here.

More about Vitra, the exhibition organizers here.

Meet my new friend George...

George, as in George Nelson. This past Saturday the Architect and I went to the new MCM furniture store Form on N. Henderson. Sitting there was this beautiful George Nelson for Herman Miller credenza. Five minutes later it was mine.

Some history on George Nelson here.

Do stop by Form - it is on N. Henderson near the Slip Inn and right next to The Pearl Cup espresso bar. We were privileged to be the first sale for the owner, Buddy Hradecky. He has only been open for about 2 weeks, so stop on in and welcome him and his beautiful wares to the neighborhood. Also, the area where Form is located has been completely transformed. Lots of new local shops, bars and restaurants are popping up on this end of Henderson. The Architect and I will definitely be stopping down here more often.