In Paris, enchantment awaits around every corner, and artist Marin Montagut marvels in discovering the ateliers and emporiums that pepper the capital. For centuries, the artisanal trades associated with the city have continued to hum uninterrupted in unique workshops seemingly untouched by time. Today, skilled craftspeople continue to restore architectural details, print lithographs, weave decorative trimmings, hand roll pastels, or blend traditional herbal remedies, right in the heart of the city. From an artist's studio hidden away in Montmartre to an antique shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and from a period hardware store to a cabinet of curiosities, Marin Montagut invites readers to follow him inside nineteen quintessentially Parisian locations that inspire and attest to the savoir faire that is the very essence of Parisian style.
Throughout her long life of gathering friends and family together around the table, Perla Servan-Schreiber has perfected the art of joyful entertaining. Drawing from her Mediterranean roots, her adopted homes in Paris and Provence, and her travels in Asia, she shares more than ninety flexitarian recipes, including Smoky Eggplant Caviar, Soy-Sautéed Shiitakes, a traditional Vietamese Pho, Chestnut Velouté with Porcini, Monkfish Carina, Braised Chicken with Saffron and Fennel, her family's Shakshuka, Raspberry Clafoutis, and Chocolate Truffle Cake. Completed with her essential kitchen tips and extensive indexes including vegetarian options and gluten-free substitutions to accommodate up to twelve guests, Enjoy is your recipe for creating unforgettable memories.
In her second book, Héloïse Brion expands her repertoire of delicious yet decidedly unpretentious comfort food in a richly illustrated lifestyle book that highlights her myriad ideas for creating unique table settings for all occasions-from a summertime beach getaway to a festive holiday gathering. Her charming tabletop repertoire includes vintage transferware plates and handmade ceramics, natural wood platters and serving bowls, heirloom silver and etched glassware, jewel-hued linen napkins and tablecloths, as well as foraged elements from nature and chic candles.
Packed with winning flavor combinations that dazzle while keeping preparations relaxed in the kitchen, this book is organized by season and includes forty recipes and tablescape ideas to ensure that every meal is joyous and memorable.
About the Author
Une monographie sur cette artiste d'origine française immigrée aux Etats-Unis en 1938, connue pour ses sculptures monumentales qui se situent à la jonction de Brancusi et de Giacometti. L'ouvrage comprend un long essai rétrospectif, de nombreux entretiens avec l'auteur, ainsi qu'une biographie.
Venice of a thousand reflections ; Venice of mirror and glass, of silk and gold ; Venice of light and lace, of transparency and porcelain. With her expert knowledge and insight, Servane Giol takes us to the heart of the Venetian art de vivre, a warm and private invitation to meet some of the most creative people living in the city today. Accompanying us into historic private palazzi as well as more recently restored houses and apartments, she introduces us to a new generation of artists and designers who are attracted by the radiant beauty, energy, and lifestyle of the Serenissima-a charmed circle of talented friends who are bringing a fresh dynamism and elegance to the city, shining a new light on some of its rarest and most exquisite traditional crafts, and lovingly safeguarding them for future generations. This love letter to the hidden beauties of Venice and to the skills for which the city is famed is brilliantly complemented by the photography of Mattia Aquila. It offers both a revelation and an everlasting memory for all those who will never forget their dazzling first sight of the domes, the campaniles, and the shimmering golden silence of this legendary city that floats between sea and sky.
George de La Tour ranks with Vermeer and the Le Nain brothers among those seventeenth-century painters whose unmistakable talent is matched only by the aura of mystery that surrounds the artists themselves. Forgotten for years and rediscovered at the beginning of the twentieth century, this artist is now recognized as one of the greatest French painters of the seventeenth century. Jaques Thuillier's groundbreaking monograph, first published in 1993, places La Tour's oeuvre in the specific context of the Lorraine region where he lived and worked, but also repositions La Tour alongside the greatest European masters.
Using original correspondence, archival documents, and image x-rays, Thuillier carefully constructs a picture of the artist's life and practices. La Tour created a highly personal form of realism that displays a rare poetic beauty. The attention to detail in the artist's paintings, from the dirt under a saint's fingernails to the wavering flame of a girl's candle, is highlighted in full page close-ups, while the works are put into context by color reproductions of etchings and paintings that influenced, and were influenced by, La Tour.
Available for the first time in a nonabridged compact edition, this beautifully designed volume, complete with an illustrated catalogue, bibliography, and translations of key documentary sources, remains the essential reference work on this important and fascinating artist.
All the art of the past rises up before me - the art of all ages and all civilizations - everything becomes simultaneous as if space had replaced time.Alberto Giacometti is more than a major twentieth-century artist - he is also one of the century's most intriguing characters. This biography, the result of new research, takes us into the private life of an artist haunted by his oeuvre, driven relentlessly by an uncompromising and demanding nature.Following a childhood spent in his father's studio in Switzerland, and then his student days in Paris studying under the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, the young artist split from his early mentors, looking instead to cubism, then surrealism. He earned near-immediate recognition forhis work and the admiring friendship of André Breton, yet Giacometti soon turned his back on the surrealist objects that had brought him fame, opting instead to break away on his own - a choice that led him to the margins of mainstream movements. A friend to leading artists and intellectuals, he made his own way in the solitude of his legendary studio in Montparnasse. Strongly attracted to human representation and influenced by archaic and non-Western art, he eschewed naturalist representation in favor of a synoptic and sometimes tortured vision of the figure - one filled with mysterious power.Catherine Grenier recounts the exceptional story of Alberto Giacometti, his life, career, and work, in a biography that is every bit as thrilling as a novel.
Discover Wild & the Moon and their philosophy : good for you, good for the planet, and delicious !#eatwiseFrom creamy konjac noodles to rawliflower salad, and from matcha nice cream to chocolate truffles, these 126 wild recipes are 100% plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, prepared with organic and seasonal ingredients, and bursting with flavor.Also featured : a guide to 18 superfoods ; basic recipes including nondairy mylks, sauces, and cream cheese ; and the author's favorite addresses forveggie-friendly food, shopping, and activities in New York, Paris, and Dubai.
En 1945, l'artiste français Jean Dubuffet invente l'oxymore «Art Brut» pour désigner les oeuvres réalisées par des autodidactes en marge du circuit officiel. Ayant réuni ces travaux sous forme de collection, il fera don de cet ensemble en 1971 à la Ville de Lausanne, qui inaugure la Collection de l'Art Brut en février 1976.Cet ouvrage, publié à l'occasion des quarante ans du musée, revient sur la naissance de l'institution lausannoise et sur les moments clés qui ont jalonné son développement.Il met également en lumière la première manifestation hors les murs de la Compagnie de l'Art Brut, intitulée «L'Art Brut», et présentée en 1949 à la galerie René Drouin, à Paris.Revisiter cet événement permet d'en mesurer l'audace et toute la portée critique pour l'époque.
The Humanoids are my imaginary people, ones who can play the role of all the lovers and the mad and lonely, the hierarchy and the lowlife...George CondoGeorge Condo is renowned for his hybrid use of artistic influences, from the Old Masters to cubism to pop art. The artist who coined the term artificial realism blends imagery and styles from various movements in works that critique contemporary Western culture and its excesses. The paintings and sculptures presented in this volume retrace his journey through the parallel universe of Humanoids : figures that are metaphors of our humanity, magnifying our emotions and revealing our high and low points. For the first time, in his own words, Condo reveals the genesis and significance of his creations and unveils previously unseen paintings created under the dual influence of the pandemic and political turmoil in the United States.Didier Ottinger, art historian and specialist in modern and contemporary painting, examines the career, influences, and works of this unconventional artist who is at once rewriting the history of art and caricaturing the immoderation of the modern world. This book accompanies George Condo's Humanoids exhibition that opens at the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco nearly a quarter century after he created set and costume designs for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo.
This legendary address-13 rue de la Paix-evokes the very origins of Cartier. The address has also been marked by history, as countless crowned heads of state from Europe to Asia, as well as movie stars and industry leaders, once pushed open the doors here to enter the renowned Parisian jewelry store. This iconic location reflects the vast history of the House of Cartier and of its most emblematic creations, which are recounted in this volume. Previously unpublished photographs by celebrated photographers such as Laziz Hamani capture the rebirth of the jeweler's flagship store. This brand-new setting amplifies the location's unique creative ethos by celebrating Cartier's exceptional expertise and its commitment to artisanal craftsmanship.
This international history of the art of comics includes classics from Richard F. Outcault in 1896 all the way to the turn of our century, with masters such as Chris Ware. Populated by meta-humans, hybrids, and superheroes, these works of art present parallel worlds that continue to fascinate generations. A critical reference, this book spans all styles and is a celebration of the motley crew of characters who have accompanied fans from their fi rst forays into reading, through adolescence, and on into adulthood - spandex-wrapped heroes with impossible muscles, hard-boiled detectives in fedoras, emancipated vamps, space-opera acrobats in chain-mail underpants, postmodern zombies, cute puppies, and underground freaks. Featuring significant American and European artists, this wide-ranging retrospective decodes the symbolism and artistry of a richly creative form of storytelling.
Over the past forty years, interior designer Tino Zervudachi has forged an impressive reputation internationally ; his portfolio spans sumptuous homes all over the world, from Paris, London, and New York, to Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Rio de Janeiro. Having honed his craft under British interiors legend David Mlinaric, Zervudachi designed his first house at age twenty-one. Since moving to Paris in 1990, he has continued to refine his bold yet elegant approach, revealing a rare sensitivity to texture and historical detail, as well as a love of artisanal excellence. In Zervudachi's hands, even the most spectacular room gains a subtle, lived-in quality, while humbler rooms grow grand : a sleight of hand that has led to an illustrious client list including art collectors, business titans, and bohemian aristocrats. Featuring previously unpublished photographs, and insightful texts and interviews by author Natasha A. Fraser, this new book captures the designer's sublime and singular world. Each project bears witness to the passion, precision, and curiosity that Zervudachi brings to his craft. From a reimagined family château in France, an elegant beach house in the Bahamas, or a breathtaking ski chalet in the Alps, to a vintage motor yacht or a rustic Spanish finca transformed into an island retreat, this volume charts Zervudachi's inimitable ability to magically transform his clients' homes, enhancing their collections with his original color choices, mastery of light, and daring selection of furniture and textiles.
Fidèle à la fascination des frères Cartier pour le monde et ses beautés, cette nouvelle collection fait dialoguer, tel un extraordinaire cabinet de curiosités contemporain, les merveilles de la nature et les splendeurs des cultures lointaines. De cette esthétique polymorphe jouant d'influences multiples surgit une «universalité» des formes qui infuse le style de Cartier pour donner jour à des compositions stylisées ou abstraites sublimées par le jeu des pierres. Un récif de corail serpente le long d'un collier flamboyant, une peau d'iguane mue en une matrix géométrique, un casse-tête chinois révèle une bague kaléidoscopique. Trésors naturalistes et fruits de la création humaine se rencontrent dans l'épure de combinaisons inédites, dévoilant les facettes originales d'un univers composite qui donne à voir toute la richesse de ses inspirations.
«I don't paint Venuses or apples, or my last dream, or a dream I might have.I paint paintings, proposals in paint, questions about/to painting.»Martin Barré
Jackson Pollock and his gestural paintings are icons of abstract expressionism. His groundbreaking works evolved from a period of experimentation during which Pollock drew upon influences from Native American art, Mexican muralists, and the European avant-garde-most notably from Picasso. With an illustrated chronology and extensive bibliography, this catalog reveals the artistic and intellectual development of one of the greatest American artists.
Il manquait un livre à la hauteur des trésors que recèle le musée national Picasso. Installé dans l'hôtel Salé, à Paris, depuis 1985, il abrite, avec plus de 4500 pièces, la plus belle collection publique d'oeuvres du grand maître du XXe siècle jamais constituée. C'est bien l'ambition de cet ouvrage, qui offre la reproduction de plus de 400 oeuvres de Picasso, accompagnées de photographies du bâtiment, poursuivant en creux l'histoire du bel hôtel particulier qui forme un écrin de choix pour cette collection d'exception.
Structurée chronologiquement, cette somme permet de retracer toute la carrière de ce formidable créateur,en suivant les différentes époques qui scandent l'évolution de son oeuvre, de la période bleue au tardif portrait Le Jeune Peintre de 1972, en faisant certes la part belle à la peinture, mais aussi aux autres techniques que l'artiste a explorées au gré de ses amours et de ses amitiés :
Sculpture, céramique, photographie, dessin et gravure.
Une vaste chronologie qui met en relation biographie et exégèse de l'oeuvre clôt l'ouvrage, faisant suite à des textes transversaux où le travail de Picasso est abordé sous l'angle des techniques employées (peinture, sculpture, arts graphiques).
Eminent tastemaker Axel Vervoordt recounts the pivotal moments in his life that formed the foundation of his guiding philosophy and signature aesthetic.Axel Vervoordt is one of the world's foremost tastemakers. Revered for his discerning eye in art and interior design through a career that has spanned more than fifty years, he is renowned for his captivating minimalist interiors. An iconic figure at the most prominent international art fairs and exhibitions, he incarnates a singular philosophy for how to live with style. In Stories and Reflections, Vervoordt recounts stories about the people who have influenced him most throughout his life - his family, friends, artists, colleagues, clients, and unforgettable mentors - in this memoir that is personal, funny, insightful, and permeated with humility, wisdom, and lessons learned. He reflects on the key moments in his life from childhood to the present - Rudolf Nureyev's visit to the Vervoordt's new castle, his youthful acquisition of a Magritte, discovering Japanese Gutai art, his legendary Venice exhibitions, and insights gained from artists such as Cy Twombly, Anish Kapoor, and musician Mstislav Rostropovich. He details his greatest successes, as well as his personal regrets, while offering first-hand insight into the work that has forged his reputation. A larger-than-life and inspiring man, this book offers snapshots from his life, which paint an overall portrait of his guiding philosophy.
Prince Louis François de Bourbon-Conti - cousin of King Louis XV of France - was a patron of contemporary intellectuals such as Diderot, Beaumarchais, and Rousseau, and well-known as an avid art collector. His stroke of genius was the purchase of the Romanée vineyard, which later became known as the Romanée-Conti.This volume reveals the secrets of the legendary wine, which has earned a cult following of connoisseurs around the world. Following a biography of the Prince of Conti, detailed notes from recent wine tastings allow readers to identify the characteristics of this unique wine, which must be considered within the context of the Climats of Burgundy-the terroirs where the Burgundian grape varieties grow in optimal conditions. These fabled terroirs have benefited from a unique, centuries-long continuity and they were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015.To understand Burgundy, readers must be familiar with its Climats, but also conscious of the climate-the meteorological conditions in which each vintage is created-because the production of fine wines, and especially of those made from grape varieties at the very height of maturity, resembles at times an obstacle course created by nature to play tricks on the winegrower. Laurens Delpech-through lengthy excerpts from harvest reports published since 1996 by Aubert de Villaine,co-director of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti-recounts the saga of successive vintages, which illuminates the difficulty of the vigneron's profession.This original, complete, and engaging volume brings to the forefront the duality of the Climats and climate that give rise to the finest wines in Burgundy. An excellent overview of the Romanée-Conti, it is also essential reading for those who wish to sharpen their knowledge and appreciation of Burgundian wines.
When Amedeo Modigliani met gallery owner Paul Guillaume in 1914, in cosmopolitan Paris, the artist was at a turning point in his career : he abandoned sculpture to devote himself exclusively to painting. Guillaume bought, sold, and collected more than a hundred and fifty of his works. This volume explores the relationship between the painter and his art dealer in the artistic and literary context of Paris in the 1910s. It highlights their shared love of African art as well as the decisive role played by Guillaume in promoting Modigliani's work on the French and United States art markets following the artist's death.
From the first decorative pigments in Paleolithic caves, to Sonia Delaunay's contrasts of primary and secondary colors, to Dan Flavin's neon light installations, this comprehensive, illustrated guide demonstrates how color-through different periods, cultures, and artistic movements-has been used and interpreted in art. Through sixty masterworks from prehistory to the present day, the history and symbolic meanings of colors are explored, as well as the materials and techniques employed by artists to convey their effects, from Yves Klein's monochromes to Mark Rothko's fields of vibrant colors, or from Claude Monet's impressions of a fleeting moment in time to David Hockney's ultramarine blue reflections and shadows, inspired by Johannes Vermeer. Featuring the chromatically remarkable creations of artists including Veronese, Van Gogh, Hokusai, Kandinsky, O'Keeffe, Kahlo, or Warhol, this volume offers an enlightening overview of the history of color in art.
The estate of Chantilly is an exceptional treasure of French culture and heritage, rebuilt after the Revolution by Henri d'Orléans-the Duke of Aumale and son of King Louis-Philippe-as a home and museum. Today, his unrivaled collection of artworks, historic furniture, decorative arts, and rare manuscripts constitutes the Condé Museum's extensive galleries. Following in the footsteps of the Duke of Aumale, this richly illustrated volume offers rare access into one of France's most complete and beautiful stately homes and its world-class art collection, stables, and gardens.
