Wooden Doll #2 des. Alexander Girard, 1952 kitchenware He told the Financial Times

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

Isozaki has built dreamscapes worldwide

About Aldo Rossi

Isozaki's designs were submitted as silkscreen prints

Typeset in 11pt Electra Linotype

Wooden Doll #2 des. Alexander Girard, 1952 kitchenware He told the Financial TimesAlexander 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