Partners in Design: a dialogue and documentary screening
presented by
Craft Contemporary
Celebrate the legacy of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman in an intimate conversation with their daughter, Laura Ackerman-Shaw, exploring their decades-long creative partnership, design approach, and lasting influence.
After the talk, stay for In Tandem by Katie Nartonis and Margaret Halkin, a 22-minute documentary on the Ackermans’ shared lives, careers, and their pivotal role in shaping California mid-century modernism.
This program is part of Material Curiosity by Design: Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman.
Medium:
Craft in America Center
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