Beebe, deborah sussman, jeannine oppewall, john neuhart, bill jersey, jason cohn. Charles and ray eames, the husband and wife duo, left an indelible mark on furniture design and modern architecture. Insightfully narrated by james franco, the film brings to light a virgin cache of archival material, visually stunning films, love letters, photographs and artifacts produced in mindboggling volume by charles and ray with their talented staff during the hyper creative fortyyear epoch of the eames office. Their lives and work represented the nations defining movements. Profiling americas most influential designers, charles and ray eames, whose work shaped the second half of the 20th century. The architect and the painter is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work opening november 18th at the ifc center in new york city. The architect and the painter on dvd december, 2011 starring james franco. The architect and the painter is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work. With charles eames, ray eames, james franco, jeannine oppewall. The architect and the painter film trailer hypebeast.
Jason cohn and bill jerseys definitive cinematic foray into the world of the eames is the first film to be made about charles and ray since their deaths and the only one that peers deeply inside the link between their. The architect and the painter jason cohn and bill jerseys sprightly documentary weighs its subjects unique accomplishments and widespread influence while probing a relationship more. The husband andwife team of charles and ray eames are widely regarded as americas most. The architect and the painter a film by jason cohn and bill jersey. The architect and the painter gives us a long awaited glimpse into the thought process and life of this wonderful couple. The film was a disappointment on many fronts, including boring narration with poor sound quality and only a cursory look at the eames house. C first run features the husbandandwife team of charles. The architect and the painter was released on november 18, 2011 as part of the american masters series on pbs television. The architect and the painter is a documentary film that chronicles the lives of prolific american designers, charles and ray eames. The architect and the painter tells the story of two of americas most important designers, the husbandandwife team of charles and ray eames. The architect and the painter filmze gratuit, eames. Dec 02, 2011 the architect and the painter, an impressive documentary about uber innovators charles and ray eames, is as fascinating and at times oblique as the famous couple themselves.
Herman miller sale eames molded plastic armchair 4leg base eames lounge chair and ottoman eames molded plywood dining chair metal base view all. Editor harris allen ran issues approximately 80 pages in length and filled with advertisements and features on residential design. They are best known for their groundbreaking contributions to architecture, furniture design e. Charles and ray eames architect biography, buildings. Season 25 episode 9 2m 17s jason cohn and bill jerseys definitive documentary delves into the private world the. One of the most lasting eamesian innovations was the technique known as information overload. A friend of mine has an eames lounge chair that he treats with enormous reverence and claims is the comfiest seat ever made.
Perhaps best remembered for their midcentury plywood and fiberglass furniture, the. Ive been a fan of the eamess for many years and found his career progression. He was an architect by training, she was a painter and sculptor. It is the national pbs airing of the new documentary eames.
Fan site for the documentary about charles and ray eames, coming soon to pbs american masters and a theater near you. And i have shared a few comments about the film earlier on this blog. Perhaps best remembered for their midcentury plywood and fiberglass furniture, the eames office also. Our family statement appearing at the screening in new york personal. Worldfamous architect charles eames made his claim to fame with inexpensive but elegant furniture. Ray eames, his second wife, was an artist, and together they ran a design studio in venice, calif. The architect and the painter streaming vf filmtube. Eames papers inspired by greatness the result of a unique collaboration between neenah and the eames office, the papers feature textures, patterns, colors, and opacities found in the eamess architecture, design, photography, and vast personal collections. The husbandandwife team of charles and ray eames are widely regarded as americas most important designers. World war ii, to photography, interiors, multimedia exhibits, graphics, games, films and toys. The architect and the painter, insightfully narrated by james franco, is the first film to be made about charles and ray since their deaths and the only one that peers deeply inside the link between their artistic collaboration and sometimes tortured love for one another. The architect and the painter is a 2011 documentary film about american designers charles and ray eames and the eames office. Admired for their creations and fascinating as individuals, they have risen to iconic status in american culture. The architect and the painter watch an intimate film celebrating the creative genius of husbandandwife team charles and ray eames, a couple widely regarded as.
The interviews are thought provoking and insightful, and the narrative is instructive without being pedantic, even if a bit dry. The james franconarrated documentary looks at husband and wife design team charles and ray eames. Anyone who has yielded to the luxurious embrace of an eames lounge chair is well acquainted with. When the set was introduced in 1956, there was nothing like it, and there is still nothing to equal it. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing eames. Team of this enthusiastic couple was always seen in matching outfits and same poses. Apparently, charles and ray eames are commonly mistaken to be brothers, when in fact the legendary designers were man and. The architect and the painter traverses the fascinating life of a couple whose contributions broadly determined what modern postwar american life looked and felt like. The architect and the painter is the 25th anniversary season finale of american masters. The architect and the painter from 1941 to 1978, this husbandandwife team brought unique talents to their partnership. While i will concede that there is a muted delivery to the films subjects there is an inherent appeal in seeing what this man was capable of. The architect and the painter is sure to generate a bit of buzz for the first film to be made about charles and ray since their deaths.
Charles and ray eames at the design museum 1998 library of congress exhibit 1999 a documentary about the couple titled eames. In creative partnership with his spouse, ray kaiser eames, he was responsible for groundbreaking contributions in the field of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts. The architect and the painter incorporates clips from their films and exhibitions for clients like ibm, westinghouse, polaroid and the u. And while charles is the architect of the title and ray the painter, they and their collaborators were also filmmakers. The architect and the painter dvd,the work of charles and ray eames remains an ideal of design at its most virtuous an alchemical combination of beauty and purpose. Charles eames 190778 and ray eames 191288 gave shape to americas twentieth century. A universally recognized form that brings comfort and style to interiors everywhere. Charles and ray eames headed the most creative design office in post world war ii america.
Perhaps best remembered for their midcentury plywood and fiberglass furniture, the eames office also created a mindbending variety of other products, from splints for wounded military during world war ii, to photography, interiors, multimedia exhibits, graphics, games. The architect and the painter article in the journal of the society of architectural historians 714 january 2012 with 16 reads how we measure reads. They have contributed to industrial design, furniture design, architecture, photography and manufacturing. The architect and the painter is a fascinating intro. Information taken from archival material, visually stunning films, love letters. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It is also being shown at several in limited runs at movie houses throughout the united states and the dvd is available for preorder. The architect and the painter streaming dvdrip, regarder eames. The world of charles and ray eames barbican art gallery, october 21, 2015 february 14, 2016. Architect, designer the best design of the 20th century time magazine on eamess plywood chair. The architect and the painter isnt just about influential 20thcentury designer charles eames, or even about charles and his wife ray. When renting, you have 7 days to start watching this video, and 7 days to finish once started.
Design history was born in a cavernous warehouse on a gritty street in venice beach, california, where charles and ray eames set up their renaissancestyle studio in the optimistic flush of american victory during world war. Jason cohn and bill jersey directed eames which will air monday, december 19, 2011 on american masters on pbs. Eames demetrios, director of the eames office, on the new documentary. Perhaps best remembered for their midcentury plywood and fiberglass furniture, the eames office also created a mindbending variety of other products, from splints for wounded military during world war ii, to photography, interiors, multimedia exhibits, graphics, games, films and toys. James franco narrates the pbs american masters award winning eames. The architect and the painter, an impressive documentary about uber innovators charles and ray eames, is as fascinating and at times oblique. The architect and the painter 2011 starring james franco on dvd and bluray. The husband and wife team of charles and ray eames are widely regarded as americas most important. Documentary on charles and ray eames, the husbandwife combo responsible for heavily influencing modern architecture and furniture, considered by some to be the most important designers of their age. The architect and the painter 2011 rotten tomatoes. Their unending love for the details could be witnessed in their everyday life. Jason cohn and bill jerseys definitive cinematic foray into the world of the eames is the first film to be made about charles and ray since their deaths and the only. James franco narrates this documentary about husbandandwife design duo charles and ray eames.
Jason cohn and bill jerseys definitive cinematic foray into the world of the eames is the first film to be made about charles and ray since. Charles and ray eames are clearly in the ranks as the most important american designers of 20th century. Apr 26, 2018 the eames house, case study house 8, was one of roughly twodozen homes built as part of the case study house program. Charles eames june 17, 1907 august 21, 1978 was an american designer, architect and film maker. Charles and ray eames are among the most important american designers of this century. Beautiful details book, from our friends at hermanmiller and geiger, and a couple of axelrad beers. In the 1940s and 1950s, he practically redesigned america when it came to home furnishings, toys, movie sets, and houses. A modern take on the nineteenth century club chair. The relationship between charles eames and his wife ray ignited a burst of design ingenuity whose impact on the world can still be felt over half a century later. Charles and ray eames, an american architect couple from postworld war ii period, gave the interior and graphic design industry of america a new outlook. The husbandandwife team of charles and ray eames are widely regarded as.
The architect and the painter, a documentary about the couple by jason cohn and bill jersey narrated by james franco, comes out in theaters on november 18th the first film about them since their deaths, eames. Poza o poti vedea in marime naturala daca apesi pe ea. Its pretty hard to say something bad about charles eamesor at least make it stick. Visit the eames shop to learn more and take one home today. This essential documentary shows charles and ray applying the same. Frequently photographed in matching clothes, poses, or both, each brought a.
Their light and whimsical designs became emblematic of a new west coast lifestyle whose influence reached europe, asia, and beyond. He attended the school of architecture at washington university in st. Widely regarded as two of the 20th centurys most important designers, they are perhaps best remembered for their plywood and fibreglass furniture, although the eames office also created many other products, from legs splints during world war ii to photography, interiors, multimedia exhibits. Their work has been highly regarded for its invention and regard for the. Design history was born in a cavernous warehouse on a gritty street in venice beach, california, where charles and ray eames set up their renaissancestyle studio in the optimistic flush of american victory during world war ii. Perhaps best remembered for their midcentury plywood and fiberglass furniture, the eames office also created a mindbending variety of other products, from splints for wounded military during world war ii, to photography, interiors, multimedia exhibits, graphics. The architect and the painter, a documentary about. The architect and the painter is a brief but rich glimpse into a fortyoddyearlong design process by which a pair of bold visionaries continuously and consciously shaped american culture. Charles often overshadowed his wife but the film goes to some lengths to correct the misperception that he was the only eames who counted. The architect and the painter presents the first film made about americas most important and influential designers, charles and ray eames, since their. This lively, informative, and exceedingly reverent documentary doesnt really, but it leaves enough suspect dots for the viewer to connect. Were not sure how this one slipped by usthe trailer has been online for nearly two weeks nowbut with the limited release less than three weeks away, the trailer for eames. The dcw dining height chair wood legs, made from molded plywood in 1946, is one of charles and ray eames classic designs, as seen in eames.
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