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Now in a compact edition, the first major overview of the UK’s leading garden designer, Tom Stuart-Smith. Landscape architect and designer Tom Stuart-Smith began his practice in London in 1998. Known for contrasting built forms with naturalistic planting, he has designed gardens, parks and landscapes in Europe, India, Morocco, the United States and the Caribbean. With clients such as the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Academy of Arts, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Stuart-Smith has established himself as the United Kingdom’s leading landscape architect. Featuring twenty-four of Stuart-Smith’s gardens from around the world, this book is the first major overview of his career. Through four essays by the designer, readers will learn about his inspirations and methods, while also marvelling at the beauty of his designs. Each garden is accompanied by an overview drawing, spectacular commissioned photography, and text by leading garden writer Tim Richardson. Offering unique insights into landscape design and planting, this book will provide inspiration and ideas for garden-lovers and professionals, opening up imaginative possibilities for designing spaces from the smallest to the grandest.

The perfect primer on renowned Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia. Born in Palermo, Letizia Battaglia (1935-2022) took up journalism as a single mother, but discovered that it was easier to sell articles if she could also supply photographs. She became a news photographer for L'Ora, a Sicilian daily newspaper that took a stand against the Mafia and its political and economic connections. Between 1976 and 1991, she was a witness to some of the bloodiest events in Italian history, including the killing of judges, police officers and politicians. While these images brought her international recognition, she strongly opposed the label of 'Mafia photographer' and believed that her aim was to seek out life. She built up a many-sided portrait of her Sicilian homeland, developing a special sensitivity to women, girls and young children, and a deep empathy with those living in poverty. Her work stands as proof that both joy and suffering are part of the experience of being in the world.

"The Stylish Life Surfing" is a high-quality photo book capturing the unique spirit of surfing culture from past decades. Featuring authentic images from the 1950s to the present day, faded colors, film grain, and classic surf prints, this book is a visual tribute to the roots of surfing. The carefully curated collection showcases not only iconic surf scenes but also the fashion, lifestyle, and graphic design of each era. Every photograph tells a story—from sun-bleached boards and VW buses to untouched coastlines. Aimed at lovers of surf history, vintage aesthetics, and true coastal living, "The Stylish Life Surfing" serves as both a statement piece and a rich source of inspiration. It transports readers to a time when freedom, connection to nature, and a sense of adventure defined the surf experience.

Norman Foster. Networks offers a rare first-person insight into the ideas, influences, and connections that have shaped one of the world’s greatest architects. Penned and curated by Foster himself, it brings together eight immersive essays in which he explores architecture not as a professional pursuit, but a nexus of passions, disciplines, and lived experience. In Roots, Foster examines his modest start in Manchester alongside his lifelong fascination with aviation, tracing the formative threads that underpin his work. Flight emerges as both obsession and metaphor, informing his pursuit of lightness, efficiency, and technical elegance. His deep attachment to the Alpine landscape?where he lives in a self-designed home of the future?reveals how place, climate, and topography continue to shape his thinking. Nature, Art, and Making are explored as essential creative partners to his architectural practice. The essays on Place and Cities widen the lens, considering memory, identity, and civic life, and how buildings collectively shape the public realm. Illustrated with nearly 1,000 photographs, sketches, artworks, film stills, and other cultural references, this extraordinary book is both a visual atlas and an intellectual framework?a self-exploration of the thinking behind such iconic works as Apple Park in Cupertino, the Reichstag in Berlin, the British Museum’s Great Court in London, the Millau Viaduct in France, and the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. It brings into focus the ideas, curiosities, and connections that define this colossus of modern architecture.

Unique colour photographs meticulously selected from Elliott Erwitt’s vast Kodachrome archive An extensive 304-page volume showcasing a diverse range of motifs that capture Erwitt’s signature wit and sensitivity Over 70 years of brilliantly preserved colours bringing historic moments and personalities vividly to life The new edition of Elliott Erwitt’s acclaimed volume Kolor showcases a fresh compilation of the legendary photographer’s colour images. Carefully curated from an archive of nearly half a million Kodachrome slides, the 304 pages reveal a vibrant kaleidoscope of photographs—some of them over 70 years old—whose colours have been remarkably preserved. The subjects span a diverse range, from world leaders to playful showgirls, bustling marketplaces to military camps, and from Las Vegas to Venice—all imbued with Erwitt’s signature dry wit and keen sensitivity. An essential addition to any Elliott Erwitt collection.

Architectural icon Norman Foster walks us through his most famous projects, from the Millennium Bridge and the “Gherkin”, to Apple Park and Berlin’s Reichstag. Encompassing his entire oeuvre, and packed with unpublished sketches and handpicked images, this is a chronicle of six decades of brilliant, beautiful, boundary-pushing architecture. Ahead of the Curve A comprehensive exploration of the life and work of Norman Foster Spanning more than six decades and crossing continents, Norman Foster’s career is among the most influential in modern architecture. Distinguished by restless innovation and a holistic approach to design, his work has reshaped skylines and redefined how buildings respond to technology, society, and the environment. This monograph presents his complete body of work, from early collaborations with Richard Rogers and Richard Buckminster Fuller to the global superprojects that established his star status from the 1980s onwards. It also offers rare and fascinating glimpses into the evolving working environments of Foster + Partners, from a modest Hampstead flat in the 1960s to today’s vast, light-filled studio overlooking the Thames. Foster’s architecture is marked by inventive modernity and a long-standing commitment to sustainability. He has delivered some of the world’s most recognizable buildings: Apple Park in Cupertino, the Reichstag in Berlin, the British Museum’s Great Court in London, the Millau Viaduct in France, and the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. With an expansive introductory essay and detailed profiles of more than 90 key projects, this collection captures a lifetime of achievement and originality. Foster worked closely with the book’s author and designer, selecting photographs, drawings, and sketches from his personal archives. These, alongside designs for furniture and fittings, reveal his attention to detail at every scale—making this not only a definitive architectural record, but also an intimate portrait of its legendary creator. The artist Norman Foster, Lord Foster of Thames Bank OM, is an architect whose career has spanned six decades. He has created landmarks across the globe that stand out for their innovative modernity and underlying concern for users. The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, the Millau Viaduct in France, and two new towers on Park Avenue in New York are all projects he has carried forward with his practice of Foster+Partners. He is one of the most outstanding architects of our time.

Ridiculously Good-Looking Saunas reimagines the sauna as a space of radical design, cultural depth, and elemental beauty-where architecture and atmosphere merge in the pure pursuit of presence. Far beyond wellness trends, the modern sauna reflects a growing desire for intentional living and sensory clarity.Curated by Christopher Selman, sauna designer and maker, explorer, and Co-Founder of Out of the Valley, the book presents 36 remarkable projects that push the boundaries of retreat. From forest cabins to lakeside pavilions, each shows how heat, wood, and setting can shape body, mind, and mood.

Tato kniha je věnovaná výzkumu moderního českého komediálního divadla; šťastným příkladem jsou tu osudy tzv. avantgardy související se zkoumáním zdrojů mimického živlu v českém divadle. V případě vzniku a vývoje Osvobozeného divadla Jiřího Voskovce (1905–1980) a Jana Wericha (1905–1980) jde o oblast, kde se protíná jejich mimické umění s „dramatickou“ tvorbou – tedy psaním vlastních divadelních her. Pozadí pak tvoří celkový vývoj generace Devětsilu a související -ismy (poetismus, konstruktivismus, dadaismus, surrealismus); dochází tak i ke srovnání s tvorbou dalších členů původního Osvobozeného divadla a v jistém ohledu i „protipólů“ V+W: E. F. Buriana (1904–1959), Jiřího Frejky (1904–1952) a Jindřicha Honzla (1890–1953). Postavení Osvobozeného divadla bylo zvláštní – divadlo bylo spojené s avantgardními snahami v dalších uměních; v literatuře zejména s rozvojem české poezie, která byla nejen za první republiky uznaně nejprůbojnějším uměleckým útvarem. Vedle tradice mimu – primárně tělesné herecké proměny – jde tak o problematiku vazeb herectví a lyriky, což těsně souvisí s rozvojem režisérského divadla, zejména v díle E. F. Buriana a Jiřího Frejky z 20. a 30. let., ale i s vlastní tvorbou V+W, a má co dělat s tradicí poetického divadla, které – v těsném spojení s tradicí mimu – zakládá specifickou podobu českého divadla. Třetí tendencí, jak to nazývá Jaroslav Vostrý ve své knize, je oživení divadelního prostoru jednak z hlediska nové vizualizace divadla, jednak sémantizace jeho jednotlivých prvků. Další vývoj tohoto typu divadla byl ovšem ovlivněn nejprve totalitním režimem i později dalšími vlivy spojenými s tzv. estetickým kapitalismem; tak byla tato tradice bohužel zatlačena do pozadí. Proto si tím víc zasluhuje uvedení do současného diskurzu. V případě výzkumu „avantgardního“ herectví, zkoumaného v souvislosti s rozvojem režisérského divadla, jde současně o řešení zásadní otázky: Co je možné vidět v tzv. avantgardním umění dnes a jak dnes určit jeho obsah a dosah. Dnes, to znamená v době, kdy avantgardní utopie ztratily v dobovém myšlení své někdejší postavení. Lze tak označit Osvobozené divadlo? Vztahuje se tato charakteristika na celou jeho historii? Tedy na Osvobozené divadlo působící jako divadelní sekce Devětsilu i Osvobozené divadlo V+W a další tvorbu těch, kteří stáli počátečnímu období Osvobozeného divadla v čele? Sémantika výrazu avantgarda je stále spojovaná s ideou uměleckého pokroku neodmyslitelného od pohybů v kultuře. Lze jistě mluvit o pokroku v případě techniky a technologií. Je to ale možné i v případě umění? Nebo je avantgarda střechové pojmenování různých příbuzných uměleckých skupin, jejichž ctižádost směřovala k zásahu do života či přímo ke ztotožnění se životem? To znamená k překročení dosavadních hranic umění, k vysvobození umění z institucionálního systému, diktátu trhu či vůbec existence nějakých daných (tradičních) forem, bránících projevu, ve kterém jako by se ozýval (svobodný) život sám? Má tedy pravdu Peter Bürger, který roku 1974 vyhlásil avantgardu za výraz sebekritiky umění v měšťanské společnosti, když místo pouhé kritiky dosavadních uměleckých škol a směrů útočí na samotnou instituci umění? Odpověď může i v případě české divadelní avantgardy naznačit jen kritická rekapitulace podoby tohoto umění (zvlášť v případě divadla jen pravděpodobné podoby) a jeho dobového kulturního fungování. A právě o tuto kritickou rekapitulaci se ve své poslední knize Jaroslav Vostrý pokusil. Obsah knihy: Úvod 1.V éře Devětsilu 1.1 Roztočené jeviště 1.2 Od Divadla mladých k Osvobozenému divadlu 1.3 Ve Frejkově a Honzlově režii 1.4 Ten další 1.5 Frejkovy pokusy o vlastní divadlo 2. Na přelomu 2.1 Osvobozené divadlo a V+W neboli Drama a revue 2.2 Dva směry v jednom divadle 2.3 Voskovec a Werich v Adrii 2.4 Něco se musí stát 2.5 V Praze a v Brně 3. Fantazie a skutečnost 3.1 Začátek 30. let

Published to celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth, a fresh look at the life and work of John Constable, whose life and work were profoundly shaped by the cycle of the natural world in his native rural England. As exhilarating as a lungful of oxygen: that's how some of his contemporaries felt about John Constable’s paintings. Others, though, were baffled by his uncompromisingly fresh and realistic treatment of the natural world. Author Susan Owens follows Constable's work and life through the seasons, tracing the rhythms and resonances of the artist's year to offer a vivid, unconventional perspective on this beloved figure. Whether in London in May, preparing pictures for exhibition and longing for the Suffolk spring, or painting boat-­builders and waiting to be married in a particularly gloomy September, Constable's life and work were unusually shaped by the yearly cycles of weather and agriculture, as well as by the often competing demands of the art world. Raised in Suffolk, England, and trained to manage his father's land, his rural background had an enduring impact on his painting. His was the approach of one who knew the laneways, ploughs, and millponds he painted intimately, and who understood the countryside as a place of both labor and natural phenomena. Though today he is often considered a traditional artist, in truth John Constable (1776–­1837) was a radical in his own time. His sketchbooks and paintings reject secondhand, slipshod versions of nature, instead subjecting the land, its people, and industry to intense scrutiny; developing a new kind of painting to fit the landscape he saw with his farmer's eye and felt beneath the soles of his boots. 61 illustrations

Třídílné Dějiny animace jsou v současnosti nejrozsáhlejším a nejhlubším textem svého druhu. Druhý díl se zabývá desetiletími následujícími po zlatém věku animace, nejistým obdobím, kdy televizní série zastínily celovečerní filmovou tvorbu, umění bylo silně ovlivněno studenou válkou a začaly se objevovat nové technologie konkurující tradičním metodám animace. Ponořte se do turbulentního období 50. až 90. let, kdy americká animace pomalu ztrácí na síle a současně masový nástup televize vyvolá celosvětový zájem o tuto uměleckou formu.

Urbanistické plány na nacistickou přeměnu hlavního města protektorátu a činnost plánovací komise, kterou nacisté personálně i fakticky ovládli a využili ve prospěch svých germanizačních záměrů. V závěru jsou doplněny projekty městského politického centra v Kladně, které rovněž spadalo do kompetence komise. - Výpravná publikace vybavená řadou fotografií, plánků a skic nepostrádá seznam pramenů a literatury, jmenný rejstřík a anglické resumé.

A picturebook by Hermes that shares the joy of craftmanship for children and adults alike. Durability, quality and transmission are values that have guided the creation of Hermes objects since 1837; values that Hermes aspires to share with the youngest generation. For this edition, Hermes has commissioned 100% ORANGE, the acclaimed creator duo whose works include numerous picture books and children's books. With their artisanal approach to create graphic designs and illustrations, they have created a story that seeks to encapsulate the meaning of craftsmanship and aims to pass on to the next generation the essence of Hermes. The joyful story of 'Ostampo Stetetcchi', expresses the Maison's unique artisanal savoir-faire with the following story: As a craftsman masters skillfully the tools and materials in its small saddlery shop, bringing his creations to life, a dog enters with a special request. Gently and kindly, the craftsman works to fulfill the dog's earnest needs. With joy, the dog invites the craftsman for a walk, and as they walk, they encounter animals of one kind or another. A little bit of magic, his hands and his tools are all it takes for the craftsman to grant their wishes one by one. With perfectly crafted creations, the animals arn delighted by its magic.

A celebration of the stories behind 100 of the most iconic objects to pass through the doors of one of the world’s most legendary auction houses. Icons traces the extraordinary heritage of international auction house Sotheby’s through one hundred of the most significant works sold under its banner. With works spanning across history and mediums – from a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex to Maurizio Cattelan's infamous banana – this engaging book offers readers an exclusive glimpse into the journey of each artwork through its arrival in Sotheby’s salesroom. The presentation of these exceptional objects, from some of the most prestigious collections entrusted to Sotheby’s, gives behind-the-scenes access to pivotal moments in art market history. From national icons such as the Constitution and auction sensations such as Banksy’s unforgettable, partially shredded Girl Without Balloon, each prized work is shown as a large-format image accompanied by an informative text written by Sotheby’s specialists. Select entries also include contextual images – such as the work shown in situ or on the auction floor – as well as immersive quotes from curators, critics in the field and the Sotheby’s specialists who brought them to sale. From rediscoveries, to record-breaking lots and 'white glove' auctions, every object sold through Sotheby’s has a riveting story to tell. Published to coincide with Sotheby’s marquee move back to the Breuer – a landmark of the New York art scene, having previously belonged to the Whitney Museum of American Art, and later the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Frick Collection – Icons highlights the legacy of the auction house through the masterpieces it has had the privilege of stewarding. Featured artists and creators include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Louise Bourgeois, Constantin Brâncusi, Leonora Carrington, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Salvador Dalí, Helen Frankenthaler, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Jacob Lawrence, Édouard Manet, Andrea Mantegna, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Joan Mitchell, Piet Mondrian, Georgia O'Keeffe, Patek Philippe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Raphael, Norman Rockwell, Mark Rothko, Georges Seurat, and Louis Comfort Tiffany, among others.

This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated film Hoppers. The next in the fan-favorite, collectible Disney and Pixar Art of series, The Art of Hoppers presents the story behind the new film from Pixar Animation Studios. It highlights the stunning artwork from the film's creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews with the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. This book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, film buffs, and fans. © 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar.  All rights reserved.

A whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanity’s enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions Cats have been beloved and depicted by humans for millennia. These captivating animals appeared as worship statuettes in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and, today, in contemporary artwork, on fashion runways, and as social media memes. Cat celebrates how our feline friends have been depicted in art, popular culture, and history across time and around the world. This vibrantly illustrated book features more than 210 full-page images artfully arranged into playful pairings. Filled with famous artworks, vintage advertisements, classic animations, high-end fashion designs, and more, the book presents a stunning array of imagery, from maneki-neko lucky cats to artists’ pets, and ancient mosaics to contemporary couture. Readers will find iconic pop-culture characters, including Puss in Boots, the Cheshire Cat, and more; renowned artists, such as Andy Warhol, Tracey Emin, Judy Chicago, and Utagawa Hiroshige; and famed creatives, including street-style photographer Jamel Shabazz and fashion designer Thom Browne. Balancing style with substance, the book includes a foreword by Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady, who declares that celebrating the cat in images empathetically connects us to this beloved animal, and an enlightening essay by curator Leila Jarbouai, who traces humanity’s symbiotic relationship with cats through the lens of art history. Featuring an elegant and irresistible cover design depicting a curled-up black cat, this charming volume revels in the undeniable appeal of this captivating animal.

Další svazek edice Deset představuje tvorbu mladé úspěšné autorky Anny Krištofíkové, studentky ateliéru kresby AVU. Anna Krištofíková (*1999) ve své tvorbě pracuje s motivem autoportrétu coby nástrojem sebeanalýzy a zkoumání vnitřních krajin duše. Symbolistní poetika metafor masek, klíčů, zámků a nočních motýlů rozehrává důmyslné psychologické rébusy, a zároveň tvoří soukolí melancholických vizí a snů, které je možno vykládat nejen coby výtvarné objekty, ale i jako filozofické alegorie autorčiny vlastní složité kosmologie. Krištofíková nám ve svých dílech připomíná naši vlastní fenomenologickou omylnost a odhrnuje oponu iluzorní reality vnímané prostřednictvím subjektivních mentálních reprezentací.

Kniha Druhá strana dojmov problematizuje časovosť umeleckého diela, vzťah medzi umením a sociálnou realitou či vzťahy teórie umenia k umeleckej praxi. Marcel Proust je v nej predstavený nielen ako originálny spisovateľ, ale aj ako jedinečný estetik a filozof. Autor koncipuje pojmy a kategórie potrebné na koherentnú interpretáciu takého zložitého a roz-poruplného umeleckého jazyka, aký vytvoril Marcel Proust. Skúma prechody medzi sociálnym a kontemplatívnym bytím, ale aj rôzne módy vnímania, ktoré nás Proust necháva zažívať prostredníctvom svojho hrdinu: binárne, kaleidoskopické, teleskopické, mikroskopické, kinematografické vnímanie a nakoniec aj stereoskopické vnímanie, ktoré zabezpečuje rozvinutie reality v čase. Namiesto riešenia tradičných „proustologických“ sporov kniha otvára oveľa všeobecnejšiu diskusiu o povahe kreativity a prenose estetických dojmov. Osou celého textu je však problém autonómie umenia, ktorý autor považuje za kľúč k Proustovej estetike.

This book explores Francis Bacon's deep connection to portraiture and how he challenged traditional definitions of the genre. From his responses to portraiture by earlier artists, to large-scale paintings memorialising lost lovers, works from private and public collections showcase Bacon's life story. As well as the artist's self-portraits, sitters include Lucian Freud, Isabel Rawsthorne and lovers Peter Lacy and George Dyer. This is the first publication in over 20 years dedicated to the portraits of Francis Bacon. From his renowned triptychs and paintings of ghostly figures, to tender and psychologically revealing individual portraits, the figurative works displayed in this publication chart the development of a groundbreaking artist, highlighting the influence of his peers and other artists. Edited and with introductory texts by National Portrait Gallery curator, Rosie Broadley, Francis Bacon: Human Presence also features biographies and photographs of Bacon and his circle, bringing lesser-told stories to the fore. A series of short essays from a range of contemporary thinkers and experts on Bacon explore the individuality of the artist through different lenses, providing fresh perspectives on the artist, his portraits and his world.

Explore the life and art of Katsushika Hokusai, through 50 of his most important works. Part of a brand new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Katsushika Hokusai is a stunning exploration of the iconic visions of a master printmaker whose influence transcends time. This volume presents 50 of the Katsushika Hokusai's most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format. From the towering crest of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to the crisp serenity of Cranes and the fiery hues of Fire Wind, Clear Morning, each image is accompanied by insightful analyses and biographical context from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, that unpacks the techniques, themes, and cultural significance behind Hokusai's enduring legacy. Perfect for budding and season art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of 19th century art.