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Ball clocks and bubble lampshades…these items truly define mid-century mod living, and were designed by the “original mad man”, George Nelson (1908-1986), in the 1950s. Nelson’s specialty was creating functional items without sacrificing design. Trained as an architect, he used his design knowledge to shape the American Modernism movement. Writer, teacher, and photographer, Nelson not only created objects but was able to share his process with others.
Bellevue Arts Museum wants to share Nelson’s work with the public through a retrospective of Nelson’s work – 220 items in all their glory, including his lamps, clocks, furniture, and more. Information about this exhibit happening now through February 12, 2012 can be found on the Bellevue Arts Museum website.
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