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Charles and Ray Eames

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    Eames Kiosk from the 1964 NY World’s Fair: A Collaboration and Case for its Missing Finials

    In 2013, The Henry Ford acquired one of the kiosks that was originally installed in the IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. You can learn more about the kiosk’s installation and construction in this blog.
  • Marc Greuther and Mo Rocca talk about Tesla and Edison
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    Innovation Nation, Season 2

    The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 2, Mo Rocca explores topics on Edison versus Tesla, Punch Card Looms, Firestone Farm, and more!

  • Mo Rocca and Jeanine Head-Miller with quilts in Lovett Hall Ballroom
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    Innovation Nation, Season 3

    The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 3, Mo Rocca explores topics on Susana Hunter Quilts, Pioneering Female Aviators, Locomotive Parts, and more!

  • Mo Rocca and Matt Anderson next to diesel-electric locomotive engine
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    Innovation Nation, Season 4

    The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, which aired for 10 seasons on CBS, showcased present-day change-makers from all over the world alongside innovators of the past whose stories are told through the archives and experiences at The Henry Ford. In Season 4, Mo Rocca explores topics on the Rise of the Diesel-Electric Locomotive, the Evolution of Aviation, Menlo Park, and more!

  • Ray Eames art
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    The Artistic Approach of Ray Eames

    Guest blogger Mindy Koschmann reflects on Ray Eames' artistic and design legacy on Ray's 100th birthday.
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    Ray Eames: One Part of a Design Team Legend

    Join design lovers in celebrating the 100th birthday of Ray Eames, one half of the renowned Eames design duo.
  • Illustrations of a black leather lounge chair and a plastic red chair with metal legs
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    In Honor of Ray Eames

    Metro Detroit illustrator and designer Cheryl Oz recounts how she was inspired by Ray Eames, on Ray's 100th birthday.
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    What If Collaboration is Design?

    Charles and Ray Eames took learning by doing — and collaboration — to new heights.
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    Charles and Ray Eames: Masters of Collaboration

    Designers Charles and Ray Eames sought out expertise in others and worked together, understanding that everyone can bring something valuable to the table. Learn how this collaborative spirit allowed them to design deep and wide.
  • The Hope College Chapel Choir at Dimnent Chapel, circa 2001. Photo Courtesy of the Joint Archives of Holland.
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    Women Design: Ray Eames’ Choral Robes

    Learn how Ray (and Charles) Eames came to design a set of colorful choral robes, replicas of which are still used by the Hope College Chapel Choir today.