Gere Kavanaugh
Gere Kavanaugh | |
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Kavanaugh at Cooper Hewitt (2019) | |
| Born | 1929 (age 96–97) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Known for | Industrial designer, textile designer |
Geraldine (Gere) Kavanaugh (born 1929) is an American textile, industrial, and interior designer known for a multidisciplinary approach that spans fabrics, furniture, interiors, exhibitions, and public art. A pioneer in postwar American design, Kavanaugh’s work is characterized by its bold use of color, playful forms, and integration of various craft traditions.