Girard Studio was created by the Girard family to preserve and promote the design legacy and archive of Alexander Girard. We are the official representation of his unique and profound body of work and act as the sole agent for licensing and collaboration.

He and his wife, Susan Girard, amassed a remarkable collection of artifacts consisting of folk art, popular art, toys, and textiles from around the world, which is displayed through the Girard Foundation, founded 1962.

Alexander Girard (May 24, 1907 – December 31, 1993), affectionately known as Sandro, was an architect, interior designer, furniture designer, industrial designer, and a textile designer. ... If you would like to reproduce an image of a work of art in MoMA’s collection, or an image of a MoMA publication or archival material (including ...

Jun 17, 2019 · Informed by a range of cultures and the visual language of folk art, Girard’s prolific work imbued the sober minimalism of classic 20th-century modernism with vibrant color, pattern, and a distinct sense of craftsmanship and joy.

Oct 29, 2024 · In 1952, Alexander Girard introduced his first collection as the founding director of Herman Miller’s newly formed textile division. Included was a wide range of solids and versatile textures, geometric patterns like stripes and double triangles, in …

This exhibition, organized by Vitra Design Museum, presents the colorful universe of Alexander Girard through more than 400 objects—textiles, drawings, furniture, graphics, film, and folk art—in a richly layered installation and accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue.

Dec 27, 2024 · The colorful imagery, lively patterns, and handcrafted objects of folk art influenced Girard throughout his career. He was a renowned collector, and in 1978 he donated the bulk of his collection of over 100,000 pieces from more than 100 countries to the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe.

In 1981 Girard completed a permanent exhibit of meticulously arranged folk art scenes, depicting human experiences typical and atypical alike. Mesmerizing and full, Girard's understanding of folk art exceeded even the bulk of his collection.

Sep 3, 2019 · Legendary designer Alexander Girard fused sleek modernism with playful folk art. At Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art, "A Designer's Universe" highlights Girard's breadth of...

Alexander Girard (1907–1993) was a highly influential and prolific interior and textile designer in the 20th century. He designed interiors for restaurants, homes, offices, and aircraft. He created textiles, typography, and tableware. His work extended to exhibitions, toys, and an entire city street in Columbus, Indiana.