Ray Eames (1912 - 1988)
1912-12-15Sacramento, USA1988-08-21Santa Monica, USAUSA
Ray Eames
Ray-Bernice Alexandra Eames was an American artist and designer who worked in a variety of media.
In creative partnership with her husband Charles Eames and The Eames Office, she was responsible for groundbreaking contributions in the fields of architecture, graphic design, textile design, film, and furniture. The Eames Office is most famous for its furniture, which is still being made today. Together, the Eameses are considered one of the most influential creative forces of the twentieth century.
During her lifetime, Ray Kaiser Eames was given notably less credit than she has been given posthumously in art and design literature, museum shows, and documentaries.
Date and place of birt: | 15 december 1912, Sacramento, USA |
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Date and place of death: | 21 august 1988, Santa Monica, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Designer, Furniture designer |
Art style: | Functionalism, Modern art, Post War Art |
Medium: | Leather, Wood |