Mondadori Electa – förlag

The first English-language monograph on silversmith, sculptor, jeweler, and artist Wiwen Nilsson, whose work is a gem in the history of Swedish design.Featuring superb new photography, stunning archive imagery, and texts by leading international curators, commentators, and experts, this book is the first English-language monograph dedicated to the life and work of Wiwen Nilsson, a pioneer of art deco and mid-century design and silverware. Lavishly illustrated and deeply insightful, the book provides an overview of Wiwen Nilsson’s personal and professional development, bringing the main facets of his artistic and functional production into sharp focus, as well as presenting important new research about his achievements.A particular emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of Wiwen Nilsson’s practice, and notably on the bridge he built between the realm of fine arts and the world of design.The book includes thematic essays focusing on his silverware products—his sculptural oeuvre, his jewelry production, and his participation in Swedish and international exhibitions. Contributors include Dr. Flavia Frigeri (National Portrait Gallery, UK), Alice Rawsthorn (award-winning design critic), Dr. Teresa Kittler (University of York, UK), and Clare Philips (Victoria & Albert Museum, UK).

Through the most evocative recipes of Sicilian tradition, readers will be able to discover the unique way of living and the lifestyle embodied by Dolce & Gabbana Casa. The island s stratification of colors, scents, and flavors is the inspiration for the brand s distinctive tableware objects. Parmigiana, Timballo del Gattopardo, Minne di Sant Agata, cuccia, St. Joseph bread and many other delicacies become the starting point for an exploration of the history, folklore, and territory of Sicily. In the second part of the book the recipes captured by the lenses of three internationally renowned still life photographers will allow readers to make their own Sicilian dishes to serve at the dinner table with a greater awareness of their value, which is unique as the Dolce & Gabbana Casa lifestyle.

An illustrated volume with international appeal that retraces the most significant moments of Roberto Baggio s extraordinary life and career, intertwining his football achievements with his profound spiritual journey. From the magic of the way he played to his personal challenges, from the roar of the stadiums to the silence of meditation, from the injuries that shaped his character to the serenity found in the Buddhist faith, every chapter explores a facet of his inner and outer path. Far from being a traditional sports biography, this book tells the story of Roberto Baggio via a series of keywords that reveal both the man and the champion, a visual and emotional journey through images and words, showing how behind the global icon lies a man who has always looked beyond the game, a symbol of determination, humility, and harmony.

Dolce&Gabbana s new book reveals one of the maison's most iconic elements: lace. A symbol of sensuality and mystery, in its published images this material evokes an intimate and sophisticated feel, defining a new visual language that enhances beauty and celebrates the uniqueness of the body. Lace represents subtle suggestions and the art of the unsaid: its transparency, it reveals and conceals, it s a caress on the skin, it s a mystery that invites discovery. Through iconic photos, from editorials and advertising campaigns and a series of new shots created specifically for this project, the book offers the reader a refined aesthetic vision that arouses feeling and leaves plenty to the imagination.

This is the first international monograph highlighting the work of Dana Oberson Architects. Known for its refined material palette, elegant restraint, and deep dialogue with nature and context, the studio s aesthetic brings both timelessness and innovation to residential, hospitality, and cultural spaces. Showcasing a carefully curated selection of residential and public projects in Israel and worldwide including several never-before-seen works this richly illustrated volume captures the firm s evolving vision and creative process. With a foreword by noted design historian and critic Daniella Ohad, the book also features writing by Dana Oberson herself, offering personal insight into the studio s philosophy, methods, and inspirations. This is a must-read for architects, designers, and anyone passionate about contemporary architecture that harmonizes beauty, function, and a profound sense of place.

In this large-format black-and-white book, the great masters of Italian and international reportage are contrasted with the most important fashion photographers, who have interpreted Dolce & Gabbana Black from behind their lenses since the 1980s. These include Helmut Newton, Inez & Vinoodh, Giuseppe Leone, Enzo Brai, Salvo Alibrio, Sergio Larrain, Bruno Barbey, Ellen von Unwerth, Gian Paolo Barbieri, Fabrizio Ferri, and Juergen Teller. In these photographic masterpieces, which range from advertising campaigns to the most iconic editorials, the stars of cinema, entertainment, and fashion featuring Monica Bellucci and Isabella Rossellini among others will alternate with suggestive portraits of ordinary people, some never before seen by the general public and published here for the first time, in a constant dialog that puts Dolce & Gabbana Black at the center.

Blending evocative images and personal reflections, this coffee table book-cum-essay is centered on coffee as a symbol, an experience, a culture, and a project. The text, written by Andrea Illy, a humanist entrepreneur, combines the personal dimension with a global vision. Making the work even more special is a precious collection of photographs: the intense and poetic images of the undisputed master of social documentary photography, Sebastiao Salgado, and shots by Elisabetta Illy, taken over the course of twenty years working in close contact with the producers. The Coffee Dream is a book that begs to be read, to be looked at, to be reflected upon. Its splendid images are a hymn to the dignity and beauty of human labor on coffee plantations. Passion percolates through the stories, serving as an invitation to rediscover the value of doing things with care, of tradition but also of far-sighted dreams, and the connections that give meaning to our existence.

Villa Albani Torlonia, with its collections, the Italian garden, and the hemicycle of the Kaffeehaus, is a sublime testimony of that particular antiquarian taste which came to the fore in the mid-eighteenth century, that for which Rome became a favourite destination on the Grand Tour. The classicist dream of Cardinal Alessandro Albani (1692 1779), was preserved thanks to the Torlonia family, who purchased the villa in 1866, enlarging the collection and the gardens and restoring the most important cardinal residence of the eighteenth century. More than 300 images by the great Italian master Massimo Listri recount the history of this extraordinary cultural heritage for the very first time. An immersive journey leads the reader between its collections of ancient masterpieces. Statues, bas-reliefs, and fountains are ensconced between the various buildings and gardens of the villa in a composition of environments, landscapes, and works of art forever waiting to be discovered.

The first comprehensive monograph on painter and poet Robert De Niro, Sr. (1922-1993), a major contributor to postwar American art, known for his unique, bold style of painterly representation. De Niro was a visionary artist in the early days of Abstract Expressionism and a celebrated member of the New York School of painters, along with Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Jackson Pollock. Over the course of his fifty-year career, he painted portraits, still lifes, the female nude, and interiors with a signature gestural painting style and brilliant color, which bear the influence of Henri Matisse as well as his teacher, Hans Hofmann. During the height of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art in the 1960s, De Niro remained faithful to his own vision in his paintings and poetry; today his powerful figural works are ripe for rediscovery. This lavishly illustrated book brings together De Niro s paintings, prints, and drawings as well as a never-before-published selection of his writings and poetry. Featuring essays by noted scholars and an illustrated biography including many unpublished photographs and ephemera, this seminal volume explores the depth and breadth of De Niro s oeuvre.

An unprecedented tour of the most stunning and architecturally significant palatial homes of Russia's nobility, many not previously photographed and inaccessible to visitors.This luxurious presentation takes the reader on a breathtaking tour through the most magnificent mansions in St. Petersburg, Russia, built by the prerevolutionary aristocracy.Palaces of St. Petersburg reflects the unparalleled access and meticulous research of the authors, showcasing private residences that are unsurpassed in their historical importance and artistic grandeur. From the world-renowned Yusupov Palace, where Count Yusupov, famous for killing Rasputin, carried out his courtly duties, to the Polovtsov Palace, its unassuming facade concealing one of the most spectacular interiors of St. Petersburg, these residences have been an integral part of Russian history.This volume gives readers a glimpse into the interiors of these family homes with their sweeping marble staircases and grand rooms with elaborate parquet floors, intricate moldings, and mosaic details, enriched with sculptures and tapestries. All-new photography--as well as archival images showing the rooms and art collections as they existed in the day--celebrate the enduring beauty and exquisite restorations of these masterpieces, which reflect a lost way of life.

A unique figure in the world of contemporary art, Daniel Brush is in equal measure artist and craftsman. Over the course of forty years, Brush has created an unparalleled body of work, whose scope ranges from large-scale abstract drawings to sculptures in steel, aluminum, and gold. Collected here are more than 150 objects that bring to the fore Brush s astonishing work with jewels. Far from the products of the world of commercial jewelry, these are jewel-encrusted objects of virtue and fantasy that reflect not just the artist s rigorous personal aesthetic and mastery of technique, but his lifelong fascinations with philosophy and Asian thought, and his exhaustive knowledge of the history of precious stones. With photography made of the objects in situ inside Brush s studio in New York City, this book presents not only a catalog of his jewel work to date, but also an ethereal portrait of the artist himself. Housed in a slipcase, with photographs by Takaaki Matsumoto and an illuminating text by Vivienne Becker, this is an intimate study of the work of a master artist and a beautiful object in itself.

Long considered a simple fast food, today the hamburger is a gourmet delight. Here it is served in all the glory of traditional Italian cooking, with artisanal breads and meats bursting with a whole range of delicious toppings. This book illustrates recipes for hamburgers stemming from traditional Italian cuisine alongside recipes for French fries, salads, and sauces to discover or rediscover all the tastes of a timeless favourite. Mouthwatering highlights include the Smartburger with Scottona beef, roasted ham, Sorrento tomato, wild arugula, and mango; the Funburger with Scottona beef, gorgonzola, Italian speck, spumiglia lettuce, and green pepper sauce; and the Skillburger with Scottona beef, Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, spinach, and black truffle paste. Vibrant images of ingredients and delectable finished burgers complete the book.

The book delves into the fascinating world of the Milan-based designer, who transformed his family-owned business into one of the world's most celebrated purveyors of modern decor. Presented in a dictionary-like format, each letter offers an opportunity to discover Cappellini's astounding oeuvre and myriad inspirations. The book is a collection of Cappellini's private memories, extraordinary encounters, design objects, exhibitions, methods, and innovative ideas. The unusual structure of the volume allows readers to arrive at their own interpretations.

Through glamorous images of celebrities both contemporary and past this exquisite volume celebrates the legendary style of actors, models, musicians, socialites, and more. A curation of the most emblematic figures of the last century, this tome features a who s who list of style icons from the red carpet, Hollywood films, and magazine covers: from Jane Birkin, Brigitte Bardot, Lauren Hutton, and Audrey Hepburn to James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Mick Jagger. Also spotlighted are beloved icons of our time, including Gisele Bundchen, Blake Lively, George Clooney, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Beautiful photographs underscore each personality s unique charm and elegance, while informative texts describe the time period and style. The result is a book that s as enchanting as the legendary figures represented within its pages.

Founded in 1966 by Vittorio Cerea, Da Vittorio is today one of the most beloved restaurants in Italy. The first-ever cookbook from the Michelin three-star institution, this volume presents fifty never-before-published recipes adapted for discerning home chefs. Nestled in the foothills between Milan and Bergamo, Da Vittorio s renown lies in its artful seafood dishes and locally sourced ingredients. A blend of Italian tradition and culinary creativity, their cuisine is at once sophisticated and authentic, innovative and classic. From paccheri pasta with three different types of tomatoes and a fritto misto of fish and vegetables, to a chocolate-hazelnut cake, the recipes featured in this volume are accompanied by mouthwatering photographs and insightful anecdotes from the Cerea family.

For decades, Luisa Spagnoli has represented a confident, feminine woman, whose elegance is both modern and sophisticated a style that is beloved by women of all ages, based on quality tailoring and must-have pieces. This book presents the development of the Luisa Spagnoli style through her signature accessories and iconic garments, with vintage and contemporary illustrations, sketches, drawings, and never-before-seen material from the extensive company archives. It pays tribute to the enterprising spirit of Luisa, who after founding the chocolatier Perugina and its hallmark Baci transformed her hobby of knitting with angora wool into a women s clothing and accessories brand, which now boasts 170 outlets around the world. Luisa Spagnoli s brand was popular with Hollywood stars working in Rome, such as Esther Williams and Lana Turner, and Italian actresses, such as Sophia Loren and Anna Magnani. The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is also often photographed wearing Luisa Spagnoli creations. Based on an ethical work plan, business acumen, the ability to evolve over time, and a pioneering approach to marketing, Luisa Spagnoli is a unique figure on the Italian fashion scene that is celebrating 90 years of success.

In recent decades, Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, has experienced a steady influx of people from around the world, all bringing their culinary influences. From Syria to Spain, India to Italy, Afghanistan to the Americas, an enticing array of aromas, flavors, and textures has blended with the local foodways to create a vibrant urban food culture of reinvention and collaboration, at home and on the streets. In this book, Hanan Sayed Worrell gives us an unprecedented tour of these fascinating culinary treasures. As a long-time resident of Abu Dhabi, the author takes us where few visitors can go: into the homes and lives of locals and expatriates. Through a collection of touching individual stories, delicious recipes, and vibrant photographs, we experience life in this rapidly evolving city. Table Tales: Exploring Culinary Diversity in Abu Dhabi is inspired by the many meals hosted at the Worrell s dinner table for guests from around the world. As a careful and affectionate observer of the city for over a quarter century, Worrell guides the reader on a culinary pilgrimage by way of its streets, homes, and flavors.

In forty years of activity, the Diesel brand has managed to construct a world that communicates values of rebellion, nonconformity, and individuality. This book celebrates Diesel s irreverence and innovation in the rejection of the often overly serious vernacular that surrounds denim. Diesel s denim has really been the gateway into a much wider and larger lifestyle arc, masterminded by Renzo Rosso. Denim is the fabric of Diesel, but in-between the warp and weft of those threads, what Diesel really communicates is something that goes far beyond the physical garment. In addition to shooting and recontextualizing the archives, the volume also looks at the present, on how the denim permeates and punctuates Diesel s world today, concluding with the exciting output from Diesel Red Tag as more and more collaborators (Shayne Oliver, Glenn Martens, and more to come) are added to the fold. This volume is not an academic study, nor is it a chronological retelling of Diesel s history in denim. It is a tongue-in-cheek compendium about Diesel s denim universe. New images shot by four different photographers are interspersed with archival visual material, campaigns, and editorials.

Giorgetti is renowned for its unparalleled blend of tradition, innovation, and originality. Giorgetti s functional, contemporary pieces and their integration of the highest artisanship and woodworking tradition are presented in this volume through a rich collection of stunning photographs. The volume is organized as a cabinet of memories specially designed to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the founding of Giorgietti. Since 1898, the growth of Giorgetti from a wood workshop to a renowned international furniture brand has been a fascinating evolution driven by dedication, refinement, and reinvention. To capture this, the 120 precious compartments of the cabinet signify the 120 years of continuing pursuit of excellence. Also featured along with photographs of the iconic designs are sketches, drawings, and watercolours as well as some wood board models selected from the company s archive. The book is completed with a final glossary of the most important and emblematic words in Giorgetti s work.

This unique volume describes how powerful the Cuban art experience has become, especially after the emergence of Cuba s strong generation of young creatives on the Latin American art scene in the 1980s. It includes twenty-eight artists selected by the curators and introduced through contributions and interviews. Today, many of the contemporary Cuban artists can be found in the collections of some of the world s premier museums and art galleries. Now that Cuba and the United States have opened a new chapter in their relations, Cuban art is poised to be the next big thing in the art world.

Xiao Quan shot to fame with his large-scale photo album Our Generation. The album, published in 1996 in China, features almost all of the famous figures in literature and fine art during the 1980s and 1990s, including Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Jiang Wen, He Xuntian, Tan Dun, Bei Dao, Wang Anyi, Shi Tiesheng, Chen Cun, and Cui Jian, among others. In order to make this picture album, Xiao Quan traveled around China, and it took him nearly ten years to complete it. This book returns to that project to present it to a wider audience. This is a personal and fascinating documentation of China s late 1980s through the 1990s, capturing the drastic social change of the country s first decade of economic reform. Through an attentive selection of his most significant portraits of ordinary people around China and a group of emerging artists, this book aims at a comprehensive depiction of Xiao Quan s generation, giving a new perspective on Chinese cultural evolution and contemporary society.

In the past few years, Mexico has brought to light a new generation of architects whose extraordinary vision and productivity has positioned the country among the most creative design cultures of the world. Under his own firm FR-EE, since 2000 Fernando Romero has designed and created a number of projects which represent a new vision of Mexican and world architecture. Romero s approach to architecture is innovative and an inspirational tool for empowering future generations. The volume will focus on three themes that intertwine throughout the content of the book. On-site photographs (mainly aerial views) highlight the different places where FR-EE works, from urban centers to the desert. The location is what drives FR-EE s creative work, while the practice strives to investigate the dynamic forces of each site and client. Inspirational photographs give the reader a vision of how Romero s perspective shifts between different focuses of references, and reimagines them in new symbolic visions of the world (from monuments to colors, from natural elements to animals). The images include renderings, photographs, diagrams, plans, and sections. The projects are presented in situ and through architectural drawings, so as to explain the projects concepts and contents.

Born in Rotterdam and educated in Europe, Ghea is one of Indonesia s most famous fashion designers, renowned for having promoted a renaissance in Indonesia s ethnic textile tradition. After graduating from a fashion college in London, she returned to her country and established her fashion-design studio in 1980, and she has since opened several ateliers and boutiques in Jakarta. Her mission: to develop, celebrate, and promote her country s fashion heritage. Her textiles make strong use of folklore, including the Jumputan tie-dyed fabrics (the Pelangi Palembang) that have become her hallmark. A role model for women, entrepreneurs, designers, and visionary people, Ghea went international early in her career. Since her very first forays into fashion, Ghea has been instrumental in establishing the association of fashion designers (IPMI) in her country for the professionalization of fashion design. Ghea has given Indonesian fashion worldwide attention, showcasing her collections in Paris, Cannes, Marrakech, Kuala Lumpur, London, and Milan. Her shows have been attended by international celebrities, and she has often been featured in major fashion magazines, like Harper s Bazaar and Prestige Indonesia. This is an inspirational book for many young designers who need to acquire the know-how to sustain their own creative practice.

A beautifully designed volume devoted to the most collectible and rare concept and limited-edition cars by the best American and European manufacturers.This stunning book is a tribute to the most legendary car companies and models of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The selection features cars built between 1911 and 2018, highlighting a series of visionary designs that influenced the automotive industry. All-new photographs featuring pioneering masterpieces by Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, BMW, and others trace a remarkable lineage of design. Created for the privileged few, these luxurious, custom-built machines embody speed, style, and grace.Comprehensive descriptions by noted driver and automotive writer Jethro Bovingdon are accompanied by stunning all-new photographs that illustrate and celebrate this extraordinary selection. Insights are offered through exclusive interviews with the collection's owner, Omar Alfardan, and with Ibrahim Jaidah, the architect who designed Letbelah, the private museum built to house the collection.

Ai Xuan is considered one of the most outstanding Chinese contemporary realist painters. In 2004, working together with other leading Chinese painters using a realist style, he formed an artistic group called Beijing Realism, later renamed Chinese Realism. This group has since become the key force shaping the promotion of realism in Chinese contemporary painting, including an annual national exhibition of realist paintings. Overcoming the tragedies of his poet father, Ai Qing, political movements, and his turmoil-infused childhood, Xuan transforms all these harsh life experiences into his artistic creations. These works lead readers into the inner world of someone who is able to capture his sympathy for helplessness in life through paintings with astonishing precision. This thoughtfully curated book reviews his art career through a selection of his most representative masterpieces from each stage of his development, alongside comprehensive analysis by the art critic and professor Hsiung Yi Ching.

Discover Sicily s wineries in its farmhouses, historic residences, traditional estates, and large rural complexes located in a magnificent region renowned for its beauty. The book is organized into wine-growing areas and offers the opportunity to explore the whole island, passing through natural parks and visiting the island s many art destinations. This stunning book is perfect for those who love to daydream and travel to seek out unusual places characterized by beauty, hospitality, and fine wine. It showcases wineries and farmhouses restored with a charming balance between sites of production and hospitality, combining modern comfort with respect for the past. Sicily s wines are the perfect expression of the island s complexity and variety, and this volume provides an introduction to the local wine tradition. The island of Sicily is a realm of contrasts and cultural and environmental variety, from the snows of Etna to the sun-drenched beaches of Capo Passero, from art-destination cities to the islands of the archipelagoes, providing the perfect backdrop for wine tasting.

This is the first retrospective monograph on artist Rashid Al Khalifa. Sheikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa is a member of the Bahraini royal family and the cofounder, first president, and current honorary president of the Bahrain Arts Society. He has painted for more than forty-five years across various genres, and his art practice has evolved into his current dual-concept work between abstraction and sculpture, using a precise color field. Rashid Al Khalifa is one of the most important artists working in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and he is a renowned patron of the arts, with an abiding passion and discerning eye for color and design. His generosity, vision, and dynamism have had a significant impact on Bahrain's contemporary-art scene and its integration in the rest of the world. Rashid initiated the creation of Art Bahrain in 2010, which has sponsored a variety of cultural initiatives, art exhibitions, and educational projects, locally, regionally, and internationally. This lavishly illustrated book includes a detailed narrative of the artist's life and achievements. It features over 200 color plates documenting the artist's output to date, including his work in oil, acrylics, and print media, as well as a selection of drawings and sculptures. Archival documents provide further depth and contextual background, with timelines of historical and artistic developments in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

To celebrate ten years of Yuul Yie s unstoppable rise, this is the first illustrated monograph dedicated to the Korean women s shoe brand founded by Sunyuul Yie in 2010. The footwear line combines cultured artistic, architectural, and pictorial references with the skillful use of Italian leather and a single goal for its couture: simple and high-quality design and workmanship accompanied by a sober and sophisticated style. The label prides itself on its unique and unexpectedly elegant designs. From its color-blocked mules to its pearl-heeled boots, Yuul Yie s distinct aesthetic is trendy yet timeless, thoughtful, daring, and undeniably chic. It s no secret that Asian footwear brands are taking the Western fashion world by storm, and Yuul Yie s designs continue to dominate among fashion tastemakers across the globe.

Over two trips in the north, in spring and autumn 2016, Fokion Zissiadis covered some 6,000 kilometers of road, track and trail, and rocky mountains, close to Vietnam s far northern frontier. These epic extremes of the Vietnamese landscapes have resisted generations of invaders across the centuries and are home to an incredible humanity. The photographs in this collection show us a Vietnam known only to those following less-traveled paths. Faced with the landscapes, we experience human life at the threshold of nature; faced with the people, we feel as close as we might get without meeting them. But even then, it takes a special eye to give us the view as if we re standing right there and to rediscover the beauty and the value right around us. A man who has achieved a lot in life, Fokion Zissiadis is an architect, builder, and entrepreneur who has built one of the most amazing resorts in Europe. At this stage of his life, the Greek photographer has started to travel all over the world Africa, Iceland, India looking for the unseen side of the most remote landscapes and people of the planet