With a museum curator’s knowledge of 18th-century French decorative arts and expertise in multiple design idioms, Michael Simon integrates the most exquisite elements from the past into interiors that are both forward thinking and totally right for how people want to live today. “If I am a good designer, it’s because Stephen Sondheim taught me how to write music,” says the New York-based composer-turned-designer, whose projects have been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Architectural Digest, New York Magazine, and House Beautiful. He’ll explain that connection during this lecture, where his tools will include not only illustrations of his projects but also a piano. A reception with the speaker follows the lecture. Limited space; advance registration is requested.

This is the first talk in The House Beautiful Lecture Series presented by Evergreen Museum & Library.