The comprehensive study of the Italian Renaissance altarpiece from the 13th to the early 17th century The altarpiece is one of the most distinctive and remarkable art forms of the Renaissance period. It is difficult to imagine an artist of the time-whether...
Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion - those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch's value is of as much importance...
Souborná monografie představuje průřez dvaceti lety tvorby umělecké skupiny Rafani. Přináší jak bohatou obrazovou i textovou dokumentaci akcí a instalací skupin, tak i texty kurátorů a teoretiků umění – Kateřiny Štroblové, Noemi Purkrábkové, Karla Veselého,...
Gabrielle Coco Chanel was, without doubt, the most influential designer of the 20th century. This book honours her influence by celebrating the key elements that defined and still define her style through inspired pairings of classic and contemporary photographs....
Veľkorysá monografia autora Jozefa Jurinu, nám približuje život a dielo IVETT AXAMITOVEJ. Keramikárka, ktorá na slovenskej výtvarnej scéne pôsobí už viac ako 30 rokov, nám približuje súlad krásy, vznešenosti a duchovna. Veľmi citlivo nás vťahuje do jej tvorby...
The Typ 64 is the most mysterious of all the Porsches—and perhaps the most significant. It hails from 1938 and represents the complete DNA for all later sports cars from Porsche’s Zuffenhausen factory. A spectacular car, which incidentally has found a new home...
How Cunningham transformed postwar culture through collaboration Renowned as both choreographer and dancer, Merce Cunningham (1919-2009) also revolutionized dance through his partnerships with the many artists who created costumes, lighting, films and videos,...
Today's designers are often presented with a seemingly infinite number of creative choices, with the ability to push their materials to the limits of what they can do. Understanding these materials properly helps designers make inspired decisions in a practical...
Český komiks chytil na počátku třetího tisíciletí nový dech. Aktuální autorská generace navazuje kontakty se světovým děním, reaguje na nejnovější trendy a v domácím kontextu snad téměř poprvé skutečně svobodně tvoří, nesvazována příkazy cenzury či kulturním...
This beautifully illustrated and luxuriously packaged volume sheds interesting new light on a trend that has been around since time incarnate. The history of the tattoo began over 5,000 years ago and is as diverse as the people who wear them: tattoos have been...
Design in Japan is deeply rooted in the country's historic craft culture, profound understanding of materials and commitment to functionality. These qualities yield chairs, cups and other daily use items which are easy on the eye, comfortable in the hand and...
TEXTile Manifestoes je mezioborová antologie, která spřádá nejrůznější otázky spojené s textilním uměním, módou, textualitou a vetkává je do širších politických, sociologických, filosofických a umělecko-historických souvislostí, čímž překračuje rámec jejich...
A groundbreaking, global survey of queer art, featuring more than 300 artworks made following the introduction of the term ‘homosexual’ in 1869 An unprecedented and historic new book, The First Homosexuals traces the evolution of the homosexual identity through...
This scintillating volume takes readers on an exclusive journey through Paris, guided by Mathilde Favier—the charismatic public relations director at Dior Couture. Hailing from one of Paris’ most creative families, Mathilde Favier is renowned as a warm, welcoming...
Part design history, part trip down musical memory lane, this anthology of jazz album artwork is above all a treasure trove of creative and cultural inspiration. Spanning half a century, it assembles the most daring and dynamic jazz cover designs that helped...
Haring as activist and egalitarian: a fresh, accessible and dynamic look at one of New York’s most exhilarating artistsPublished with The Broad. Lavishly illustrated with essays and reflections by cultural leaders, Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody surveys...
Jedinečná publikácia prezentuje najvýznamnejšie diela a výstavy 21 súčasných popredných slovenských umelcov, akými sú napr. Jakub Bachorík, Oto Bachorík, Zuzana Bachoríková, Viťo Bojňanský, Jana Brisudová, Ladislav Černý, Juraj Čutek, Martin Dzurek, Frank Jalšovský,...
Pro milovníky umění je určena výpravná a velmi pečlivě vypravená monografie jednoho z našich největších současných výtvarných umělců Ladislava Hodného. Monografii vydal trojjazyčně (slovensky, německy, anglicky) Top Management Holding EU pro slovenskou galerie...