Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity

Usually known for its prize-winning dairies, chickens and of course Winona Ryder, Petaluma California has something else to be proud about; the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity. Backed by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and led by President & CEO John Cary and Chief Curator Lisa Demetrios, the granddaughter of Charles and Ray Eames, the Institute was founded with the mission of sharing the lessons and legacy of the legendary Eames couple that contributed transformative ideas to the fields of furniture design, architecture, and film that serve as the bedrock for many objects and innovations of today. Ray and Charles are best known for their ergonomic chair designs, the most infamous being the classic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman.

The Institute aims to shed light on Ray and Charles’ approach to solving problems through design, exploring how those concepts can be applied to the challenges of today across all disciplines.

The Eames Institute is based out of the Ray and Charles’ Ranch which served as a farm, residence, and artist studio during the designers’ lifetime, and now continues to serve those functions while also operating as an archive for tens of thousands of prototypes, designs, and materials which are being showcased to the public for the first time.

Beyond the physical ranch, the Institute also runs virtual exhibitions and an online magazine named “Kazam!” which can be found on the Eames Institute website.

Posted by: TAWD on April 12, 2022