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Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Individual designers
The owner of the largest collection of Elsa Schiaparelli garments
in the world writes about his lifelong love affair with the
work-and the entire persona-of the iconic designer. At age
fourteen, designer and artist BillyBoy* had a transformative
experience, brought on by the discovery of an Elsa Schiaparelli hat
in a Parisian flea market. So began a love affair with Schiaparelli
clothes that has lasted more than forty years. For BillyBoy*,
Schiap's designs are talismans: they not only show how the chic
designer revolutionized fashion, but also speak to him powerfully
about how she lived her life. An artist working in Switzerland with
a glamorous and fascinating past, BillyBoy* adopted Schiap as a
guardian angel of sorts and has spent a lifetime searching for her
through her clothes. Inspired by Shocking Life, Schiap's own
memoir, this book will resonate with anyone who loves historic
haute couture. Built around some of the most iconic pieces ever
created by the designer, it is a book about endless discoveries and
the meaning that can be transmitted across decades by a simple
piece of clothing. Peopled by dazzling characters from Schiap's
inner circle and the worlds of art and fashion in 1970s and 1980s
New York, London, and Paris, this is a scintillating yet profound
homage to a woman who saw life as art, and who inspired a young boy
to do the same.
It is interdisciplinary teams with complex compositions that
develop and realise exhibitions. Groenlandbasel directs a network
of specialists and with Spaces and Stories enables an insight into
the cooperation and the dedicated efforts of a wide range of
involved parties. Exhibition thinkers and exhibition makers express
themselves alongside each other in essays, shorter highlights and
interviews. The texts are accompanied by a diverse selection of
projects by Groenlandbasel: museum developments, special and
permanent exhibitions, architecture, as well as indoor and outdoor
installations. With text contributions from: Dominic Huber,
Director Rimini Protokoll, Zurich; Nina Gorgus, Curator Historical
Museum Frankfurt; Ramon De Marco, Sound Designer Idee und Klang,
Basel; Daniel Tyradellis, freelance curator, Berlin; Beat Hachler,
Director Alpine Museum of Switzerland, Bern; Sibylle
Lichtensteiger, Director Stapferhaus Lenzburg. Text in English and
German.
More than a truly brilliant graphic designer, Otl Aicher was a
transformative thinker, photographer, typographer, ecologist,
philosopher, co-founder and mentor of the renowned Hochschule fuer
Gestaltung at Ulm and teacher. On the centenary of his birth, this
splendidly produced and designed book looks at every facet of his
career, and traces the many strands of his lasting influence. Otl
Aicher is most famously known for the pictographs he designed for
the 1972 summer Olympic Games in Munich. Fifty years later, his
system of iconography has become a universal language, directing
people to bathrooms, through subways, around airports and
hospitals. But Aicher's achievements extended far beyond the world
of graphic design. Filled with illustrations, photographs,
documents and archival material, and enhanced by thoughtful and
personal essays from leading critics, designers, and friends, this
survey takes a disciplinary approach to explore Aicher's role as
one of the founding figures of visual communication. We learn about
Aicher's work developing corporate brands; how he created the Rotis
typeface, then built architecture incorporating the font; how he
collaborated with artists and architects such as Josef Albers,
Alexander Kluge, and Norman Foster; and how his founding of the Ulm
School of Design reflected his passion for teaching, and for an
open, free, and democratic society. Aicher's achievements are
evident in nearly every public space on the globe and this
definitive and timely reference work rightfully places Aicher among
the pioneering geniuses of the past century.
Belgian fashion, an important presence on the world couture stage
since the 1980s, is the subject of many books, studies, and
exhibitions. The focus of attention, however, is often on the
Antwerp Fashion Academy and the famous Antwerp Six. This book goes
a step further by investigating the influence of Brussels designers
and the famous Brussels fashion school, La Cambre, on what is
collectively referred to as Belgian fashion, and identifies the
people and ideas that set the Brussels fashion world apart.
This new title, with text by Peyton Skipwith and Brian Webb,
contains more than 170 images, several not illustrated before. The
book focuses on Ravilious as a designer, in particular his work as
an illustrator and wood engraver, and his work in ceramics and
textiles. The book builds on the success of the first and
bestselling book in this series which featured the work of
Ravilious and his friend Edward Bawden - Edward Bawden and Eric
Ravilious: Design. This book will form an excellent and affordable
introduction to the work of this brilliant and popular artist.
This is the first comprehensive presentation of the Danish
furniture designer Jakob Berg (1958-2008) and his work. As a
designer, he was ahead of his time and not only continued the story
of the golden age of Danish Design but, building on this legacy,
fundamentally rethought the approach to seating and rest,
sustainability, and the role of different wood types. Today, his
furniture designs, which have enhanced home interiors around the
world, are as current and relevant as ever. The reader is invited
on a panoramic tour of Jakob Berg's wonderful furniture universe,
from his early one-offs, presented in art and design exhibitions
during the 1980s, to his indoor/outdoor furniture and his many
projects around the world. The publication is authored by leading
Danish design experts and lavishly illustrated throughout, with 300
photos, as well as drawings and digital sketches. In addition to
portraying Jakob Berg's inspiring body of work, the book is in
itself a piece of Danish Design - a unique experience that is not
to be missed. Text in Danish.
In the late '70s, spirited young designer, Perry Ellis introduced a
fresh, witty and relaxed new sensibility to American sportswear,
initially for women and a few years later, for men. The clothes
were easy, oversized, slouchy, but classic at heart and they caused
a sensation. Ellis, who once told the New York Times that he
"always made a determined effort to do something different," did
just that, creating a series of signature looks such as his
"dimple" sleeves and single-cabled sweaters that set his clothes
apart from everyone else's. Nearly three decades after his untimely
death, the legacy of the designer Ellis is still very much felt :
PERRY ELLIS: An American Original is the first complete monograph
to celebrate his exceptional career. The beautifully illustrated
book showcases Ellis's designs through a combination of photography
and sketches, providing an insightful look at each season of his
career, from 1976 to 1986, offering readers unique access to
editorial and ad campaign photographs from the archives of
brilliant photographer Erica Lennard, with whom Ellis worked almost
exclusively. Included here are ephemera, a treasure trove of
drawings, and never-before-published photos from the personal
collections of the designer's friends and family, adding insight to
Ellis's unique aesthetic while solidifying his place as one of the
key contemporary designers of American fashion.
The first and definitive book on the fashion of Kenneth Cole and
his thirty-year career in fashion and social activism. His
advertising campaigns are ubiquitous, and his footwear and fashion
design capture New York urban style. Kenneth Cole jump-started his
business in fashion in the most unorthodox of ways: he created a
film set and pretended to make a film in order to gain access to
New York Market Week. In two and a half days, Kenneth Cole
Productions sold 40,000 pairs of shoes. Moments like this are par
for the course when viewing Cole's career, a truly original yet
classic American success story. A Kenneth Cole Production looks at
Cole's world in fashion, from his earliest days learning the shoe
business from his father to building his empire into a brand
powerhouse; from creating sought-after shoes and bags to being
credited with making basic black the ultimate go-to color for sleek
and stylish city garb; and from the origins of his powerful ad
campaigns to his vigilant social activism and his significant style
and exciting pop-culture contributions to the fashion world. 100%
of Kenneth Cole's profits from this book will be donated to amfAR,
The Foundation for AIDS Research.
A gorgeously illustrated book showcasing the exquisite high-end
lingerie from the world-renowned Italian brand La Perla. La Perla
is celebrated for its sophisticated, sexy, and beautifully designed
and crafted lingerie. The company was founded by Ada Masotti, an
artisan skilled in the tradition of handcrafted Italian corsetry,
in 1954 when she opened a small lingerie boutique in Bologna. She
combined her impeccable craftsmanship and understanding of women's
bodies to fulfill their growing desire to possess undergarments
that were not only functional but also beautiful and alluring. The
continuous dedication to artisanship, to fine quality, and to
women's needs and desires has transformed the small Italian
boutique into an internationally beloved brand. La Perla's lingerie
is a mix of beauty and seduction, and it is the unparalleled choice
for women all over the world when they want to feel sensual and
desired. This is the only book ever published on the glamorous and
delicate lingerie produced by La Perla throughout its history. The
book first pays homage to the Italian craftsmanship, including the
use of fine Italian fabrics, that helped to establish La Perla as
the maker of sophisticated couture lingerie, and that continues
with today's collections to set the company apart from other
brands. Then it showcases the exceptional intimate garments the
company has created throughout the years with gorgeous archival
images as well as sexy, sumptuous photographs of the latest
collections.
Festivals celebrate occasions and moods and generate their own
realities that manifest as living memories. Festivals transform
people, allowing them to take on unfamiliar roles. Festivals also
change places, give rise to new public spheres, and are capable of
bringing together critical as well as joyful, angry and
enthusiastic groups with resulting impacts on cities and societies.
The festival is also closely linked to the display of political or
social power. Those who take part suspend existing rules or create
new ones. The MAK exhibition DAS FEST brings art, cultural and
social history to life. The book that accompanies the exhibition
brings together the expert opinions of the MAK team as well as
those of renowned authors and explores essential aspects of
festival design. Festivals as a source of inspiration: from
happenings to religious holidays With contributions by Chiara
Baldini, Brigitte Felderer, Lili Hollein, Werner Oechslin, and many
more MAK exhibition, which runs from 14 December 2022 to 7 May 2023
Hannes Wettstein was one of the most innovative and influential
designers in Switzerland. His products, furniture, and interior
designs not only influence our everyday life, but also the way we
understand design in the present day. In 2008 Wettstein died aged
50. For the first time his life's work will now be celebrated and
documented in a monograph. The publication presents images from
Wettstein's world--works, sketches, and personal objects. The
essence of his work is palpable in their diversity and illustrates
his design philosophy. The comprehensive catalog of works
transforms the monograph into a reference work. Complemented by
quotations and anecdotes from Wettstein's life, and statements from
personalities from the worlds of design and architecture, Seeking
Archetypes forms a multi-layered portrait of an extraordinary
designer.
Frances Burke was Australia's most influential and celebrated
textile designer of the 20th century. From the late 1930s to 1970,
her designs achieved a prominence unparalleled in Australia before
or since. Displaying imagery and colours from native flora, marine
objects, Indigenous artefacts and designs of pure abstraction,
Burke's innovative fabrics remain fresh and appealing, distinctive
and evocative of Australia. In New Design, her fabric showroom and
interior design consultancy, Burke presented modern furniture by
emerging local designers of the postwar period. Drawing on regular
visits to the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Taiwan she became an
authoritative advocate for modern design. Burke also collaborated
with leading architects and interior designers, including Robin
Boyd, her fabrics making arresting contributions to influential
modern buildings. In this long-awaited, richly illustrated work,
Nanette Carter and Robyn Oswald-Jacobs have located and unpacked
the different components of a body of work never presented as art
or intended simply for display, but which contributed so much to
the felt experience of Australian life in the middle decades of the
twentieth century.
The hip, functional, and versatile furniture and products of
Konstantin Grcic-widely recognized as one of the most important
designers working today-are transforming the landscape of
contemporary design. This book accompanies the first exhibition in
North America of Grcic's work, highlighting the innovative
archetypes of form and concept that have marked his remarkable
output since 2004. Grcic delights in creating fresh takes on
familiar industrial objects, whether desks, chairs, benches,
stools, a range of kitchen equipment, lamps, a set of salad
servers, or Krups coffee makers. In his recent work, he has blended
his characteristic simplicity and distinctiveness with the use of
new technologies and materials-for example, a cantilevered stacking
chair, Myto (2008), is made from a strong, fluid plastic typically
used by the automotive industry. Distributed for the Art Institute
of Chicago Exhibition Schedule: The Art Institute of Chicago
(10/17/09 - 1/10/10)
In 1946, Abram Games left the War Office armed with this
testimonial: 'His work had to be subtly persuasive, or directly
"propagandist" - but it was always effective, compelling, and of
outstanding quality.' During the Second World War, Captain Games,
holder of the unique title of 'Official War Poster Artist',
designed a hundred posters for army use. The Ministry of
Information adapted several designs for civilians. There is a tale
to tell about many of these images, especially about his infamous
but most successful ATS Blonde Bombshell recruiting poster. Being
the son of a photographer, Games employed many ingenious
photographic tricks to convey his message of 'Maximum Meaning,
Minimum Means' in his designs. Most books on Graphic Design have
included images by Abram Games. This is the only book published
that concentrates solely on Games's war work. The Estate of Abram
Games holds his large archive, which includes a memo from
Churchill, personal correspondence, press cuttings, sketches,
paintings, and maps for the Army Bureau of Current Affairs, and
photographs from Games's seven years in army service.
Founded in 2004 and based in Shanghai and London, neri & hu
design and research office works internationally providing
architecture, interior, master planning, graphic, and product
design services. They work on projects in many countries with a
multi-cultural staff. This diversity emphasises the firm's vision
to respond to a global worldview incorporating overlapping design
disciplines. This first ever book on neri & hu design and
research office documents a selection of their work in architecture
and product design. With a lavishly illustrated beautiful design
concept, it is structured in three sections: Buildings features
seven renovation projects in Shanghai, complete refurbishments as
well as interior redesigns. Products presents four designs for
household goods and furniture. Projects documents ongoing and
unrealized architectural work in Florida, London, Shanghai, and
Kuala Lumpur. An introduction and a topical essay on renovation as
well as an overview of neri & hu design and research office's
projects to date round out the book. Lyndon Neri studied
architecture at University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard
Graduate School of Design. Before founding his own firm with
Rossana Hu he has been working for more than ten years with
Princeton-based Michael Graves & Associates and various
architectural firms in New York. Rossana Hu studied architecture
and music at University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton
University. She worked with Michael Graves & Associates and
Ralph Lerner Architect in Princeton; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
in New York; and The Architects Collaborative (TAC) in San
Francisco before founding neri & hu design and research office.
Thirty-five new contemporary and timeless kitchens by renowned
interior designers and kitchen specialists from all over the world
are presented in this inspirational book. In our rapidly changing
living environment, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms
in the home. It is here where family members meet every day, where
they cook and eat, and where they also work and play. As such,
interior architects and kitchen designers pay a lot of attention to
the arrangement and organisation of open-plan kitchens in their new
projects. This book offers readers dozens of inspirational ideas
for the design and realisation of their dream kitchen. Text in
English, French, and Dutch.
Fifty-six international designers and architects celebrate the
Hogan label's most recent collections. There is an obvious
connection between the different forms of creative expression: this
is the core philosophy Hogan, expressed in the Future Roots project
in which 56 internationally famous designers and architects are
captured in Ornella Sancassani's photographs wearing the most
recent collections designed by the fashion label. The
black-and-white photographs interpret the fashion house's
savoir-faire; the architects and designers are captured in their
professional workplaces or with those objects that in a concise way
best express their Weltanschauung. Future Roots is therefore a
story in pictures in which the different aspects of planning in
design, architecture, fashion and photography are brought to the
fore, showing little distinction between sectors.
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