Last April, an initiative to extend the legacy of famed midcentury design duo Charles and Ray Eames was launched by curator Llisa Demetrios, one of couple’s five grandchildren. The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, led by Demetrios, taps into Charles and Ray’s impressive collection of drawings, photographs, letters, sketches, models, and more to inspire creative problem solving for future generations. With the help of Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, the Institute has continued to archive the collection, launched three digital exhibitions, started renovations to convert the family’s William Turnbull–designed ranch into a visitor center, and acquired San Francisco’s iconic William Stout Architectural Bookstore.
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