Herman Miller’s exhibition in Tokyo featured archival work by Girard, including a rare Two-Passenger Sofa from his 1967 furniture group, as well as new furnishings.
Aleishall Girard Maxon and Kori Girard—grandchildren of Alexander Girard—discuss their family’s creative legacy.
During 2015’s Tokyo Design Week a series of concurrent exhibitions brought the legacy of designer Alexander Girard to life—through his work and spirit. At Herman Miller’s Tokyo store, archival artifacts were exhibited alongside contemporary furnishings, textiles, and products as a part of “Alexander Girard: An Uncommon Vision.” Meanwhile, at the Curator’s Cube gallery, the exhibition “Girard Continued” featured contemporary works by Marshall Girard, Alexander’s son, and his children, Aleishall and Kori. Given the occasion, we sat down with Aleishall and Kori to discuss their grandfather’s enduring popularity, the ins and outs of working closely with that legacy as Girard Studio, and their own creative endeavors.