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REDUCED!! LAUNCH PAD tapestry. See description below. - $2,000 (Aspen)
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman
size / dimensions:
Approximately 70"x44"
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LAUNCH PAD is a celebrated mid-century modernist hand-woven wool tapestry designed in 1970 by the renowned American designer Evelyn Ackerman for ERA Industries.
Key Details & Background
• The Design: The bold, abstract geometric composition features an elongated vertical column of vibrant yellow, orange, and magenta blocks cutting through a striking hour-glass red form. Its towering vertical imagery was directly inspired by the historic Apollo 11 rocket launch.
• The Scale: It was one of four large-scale tapestry designs introduced by ERA Industries in 1970, intentionally scaled (roughly 44 by 70 inches) to maximize the physical capacity of the artisan loom.
• Cultural Legacy: Evelyn and her husband Jerome Ackerman were monumental figures in Southern California's mid-century modern design movement. This specific piece was featured prominently by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) during their notable exhibition, "Found in Translation: Design in California and Mexico, 1915–1985".
Original vintage editions of this tapestry are highly coveted collectibles appearing at premium mid-century design galleries and fine art auctions.
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