Provocateur on Exhibit: George Nelson at the McNay in San Antonio
“Wall of Clocks,” designed by George Nelson, hangs in the McNay Art Museum. Photo: OMAR PEREZ / EXPRESS-NEWS
“George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher”, a traveling exhibit on the life and work of George Nelson, Herman Miller director of design from 1946 to 1972, is now at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.
Ever the provocateur, Nelson challenged the way we live and tirelessly commuicated his vision. Under his guidance Herman Miller embraced and defined modern design, creating furniture and accessories that resonated with changing lifestyles of the late 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s—many of which are still produced by us today.
The exhibit is a great opportunity to not only see some of Nelson’s iconic design work, but also to learn more about the influential, multi-talented man who helped us see our future.
If you have visited the exhibit in San Antonio or elsewhere, please share you thoughts with us.