Seeking Sustainable Solutions
March 12 – April 24, 2027
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity
Discover a trajectory of sustainable thinking through the projects of Ray and Charles Eames, from the 1940s through their enduring legacy today.
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity
1324 South 51st StreetRichmond, CA 94804Guided Tours (30 minutes): Fridays 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Tour: $30
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Details and link for tickets will be published closer to the opening.
ADA Accessible. The galleries and grounds are accessible to visitors using wheeled and seated mobility devices.
Seeking Sustainable Solutions is a special guided tour through the Eames Archives developed especially for the Further Triennial. The tour explores ideas of sustainability in the work of Ray and Charles Eames, from their embrace of new materials and technologies to their selection of projects that explored and communicated their ideas. Featuring selected prototypes, industrial products, printed materials, and other objects from the Eames Institute’s collection, the tour traces how the Eameses approached materials, resources, and problem-solving from the 1940s through their enduring legacy today. Visitors are invited to consider how the Eameses’ resourceful, hands-on approach, and their instinct to continually ask, “What if?” might inspire new ways of thinking about the challenges we face today.
Exhibiting Artists
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Ray and Charles Eames, Detail of EC-127 Cast Shock Mounts, c. 1972. Parchment shells, upholstered urethane, orange Hopsak, and a special crimson vinyl edge, 30 ½ × 20 × 20 in. Artifact# 2020.23.1 from the Eames Collection / Courtesy of the Eames Institute
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity is a 501©(3) nonprofit public charity dedicated to advancing the legacy of Ray and Charles Eames, whose curiosity and approach to design continue to inspire discovery and problem-solving, making the world a better place.
Things to Do Around Here
CoRo Coffee Room in Berkeley makes a beautiful Americano.
Ann Spradlin, Editorial Director, Eames Institute
Ippuku is a great Japanese izakaya-adjacent spot downtown Berkeley. Perfect for a sit-down dinner with shared plates or you’ll usually find standing room for a drink and light bite post-work. Insider tip: You can buy a bottle of sake or sochu and leave it there. Each time you visit, they’ll bring your bottle out for you to drink as you like—on the rocks or neat.
Ann Spradlin, Editorial Director, Eames Institute
Erica Tanov Atelier is a beautiful lifestyle goods store. It has a thoughtful curation of decor, clothing, vintage objects, and art exhibitions from emerging and contemporary artists. Open by appointment every weekday, except for Fridays and the second of each month, when it is open from 12 to 6 p.m.
Ann Spradlin, Editorial Director, Eames Institute