Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - George Brown College School of Design to
host exclusive IDS 10 Knoll Eero Saarinen exhibit

Opening of Knoll sponsored exhibit to follow Design Exchange lecture by Saarinen expert Brian Lutz

TORONTO , Jan. 18 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, January 19 , George Brown College's School of Design will be opening an exclusive IDS 10 Knoll exhibit, celebrating the furniture of architect and designer Eero Saarinen. The exhibit, sponsored and curated by Knoll, will open following a lecture by Saarinen expert and author Brian Lutz at the Design Exchange. Transportation will be provided between the Design Exchange and the George Brown School of Design (230 Richmond St. East).

    
    WHAT:  The official opening of IDS 10 Knoll Eero Saarinen exhibit at the
           George Brown College School of Design with lecture by Saarinen
           expert and author Brian Lutz.

    WHO:   Brian Lutz, author of Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future, will
           lecture on Saarinen's influence on furniture design prior to the
           opening of the exhibit.
           Fabiana Stubrich, Director Business Development, Knoll North
           America.
           Luigi Ferrara, director of the George Brown College School of
           Design, and John Martins-Manteiga, head of Dominion Modern and the
           School's Design Historian in residence, will also be available for
           interviews.

    WHEN:  Tuesday, January 19
           Lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. Opening of exhibit will follow the
           lecture.

    WHERE: Design Exchange, 234 Bay St. Transportation will be provided
           between Design Exchange and the George Brown School of Design (230
           Richmond St. East) following the lecture.
    

About George Brown College

With nine out of 10 graduates hired within six months of graduation, Toronto's George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. From its two main campuses located across the downtown core, George Brown offers nearly 160 programs across a wide variety of professions. Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelor degrees. More than 22,000 students attend the College (full-time equivalent) with about 68,000 registered with the George Brown College School of Continuing Education. For more information, please visit www.georgebrown.ca.

For further information: Paul Zanettos, George Brown College, [phone] ext. 3428, [email protected]