Wooden Doll #2 des. Alexander Girard, 1952 kitchenware This second volume of the

This second volume of the biography is subtitled 'A Pilgrim's Progress

He eventually began to sell his designs and a hobby was suddenly transformed into a career

Isozaki's designs were submitted as silkscreen prints

He told the Financial Times about the genesis of this iconic design object

Isozaki has built dreamscapes worldwide

Wooden Doll #2 des. Alexander Girard, 1952 kitchenware This second volume of theAlexander Girard originally created the Wooden Dolls in 1952 as a whimsical assortment of figures both joyful and grim, for his own home. Today they add a charming touch to any interior. Together with Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar American design. A key source of inspiration for his wide ranging oeuvre, which focused primarily on textile design, was his passion for the folk art of South