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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 Encompassing his entire oeuvre, and packed with unpublished sketches and handpicked images, this is a chronicle of six decades of brilliant, beautiful, boundary-pushing architecture.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.

The updated edition of Ida Lupino, Director: Her Art and Resilience in Times of Transition, an in-depth exploration of Lupino's film and television directing work, provides close readings of the films and TV episodes Lupino directed and accounts for the history of Lupino's reception, continuing into the mid-2020s, in media and film scholarship. The book gives readers a fuller understanding of Lupino's major contribution to the history of American cinema and media. The revisions update this book, the first on Lupino's directing, to address recent scholarship on Lupino's work and reinforce her abiding relevance for cinephiles and film scholars. It incorporates scholarly and popular culture references to Lupino in the last seven years. Updates include a foreword by writer and film critic Imogen Sara Smith, whose work in film scholarship and the public arena has drawn attention to Lupino and the importance of gender to film noir. Authors Therese Grisham and Julie Grossman have added a complete list of the TV episodes Lupino directed in the 1950s and '60s, as well as an updated epilogue. This new edition addresses how our views of Lupino's innovative cinema and her prodigious contributions to classic television have been taken up by others, proving that Lupino, whose reputation has waxed and waned since the middle of the twentieth century, is here to stay as a major figure in the history of American media.

An exploration of the shift towards work environments that foster creativity, well-being and meaningful growth – reimagining the future of work as a place where people really want to be. Although more and more tasks are being taken over by machines and artificial intelligence, humans remain the central element to the working world. For knowledge workers in particular, the choice of workplace will increasingly depend on where they can best utilize their skills, find meaning in their work, and experience a positive working environment. Where Future Grows explores this transformation of work and examines how future workplaces should be designed. An environment that considers both functional and aesthetic aspects will become increasingly important. The authors present a vision of a working world where the boundary between life and work dissolves, allowing human potential to be fully realized. Through detailed analyses of future work environments and a series of interviews, best-practice examples illustrate how workplaces should be designed to foster both professional and personal growth.

Insightful texts on book design that explore the visual, tactile, and cultural aspects of books through the perspective of graphic designers Fifty readings on book design, authored by Siri Lee Lindskrog and Amanda-Li Kollberg of Formal Settings, unfold across the pages of this volume. Drawn from a curated selection of titles in the private collection of the Hopscotch Reading Room – a conceptual bookshop and event space in Berlin – each text focuses on a single book, examining its visual and tactile qualities, from materials and layout to binding and typography. “Our aim is to understand the role and potential of books through a design lens, mapping what they communicate through their physical form.” The authors guide readers through the intricacies of book design, showing how form can become message – how a book can serve as a vessel, a statement, and an object of beauty in its own right. They explore and examine each book as a design object, situating it within the cultural movements, political climates, and economic conditions in which it was produced. This publication reveals how book design can foster shared languages and cultures, create space for the exchange and exploration of ideas, and underscore the social and cultural dimensions of design itself. With an afterword by designer, author, and teacher Prem Krishnamurthy, providing further context and insight into the project.

The word 'jewel' derives from the Old French word joiel, a word that finds its roots in the words for playing, joy, and enjoyment, proof that jewellery is intimately tied to notions of pleasure and happiness. For some, it is the pleasure of love, for others, an obsessive passion. For Wallis Simpson, after the throne had passed her by, her jewelled treasures were her solace. As for Maria Callas, the soprano amassed diamonds and rubies to ward off the poverty of her childhood, and to spark the jealousy of a mother she hated. Barbara Hutton, America's most famous poor little rich girl, went around wearing a tiara, demanding to be called a princess. And they have been the cause of so much drama, Marie-Antoinette, whose diamond necklace identified her and sent her to the guillotine; Joséphine de Beauharnais, who was also embroiled in a necklace affair involving Marie-Antoinette's pearls; Begum Om Habibeh, Miss France 1930, and wife of the Aga Khan, who was robbed of her royal jewellery in the middle of the street... In this gloriously illustrated book, novelist and jewellery expert David Lelait-Helo stares into the jewellery boxes of these illustrious women to discover their hearts and their minds. The women featured are: Ava Gardner Barbara Hutton Brooke Astor Elizabeth II Elizabeth Taylor Eugénie de Montijo Grace Kelly Helena Rubinstein Jackie Kennedy Diana, Princess of Wales Maria Callas Marie-Antoinette Princess Soraya Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Begum Om Habibeh

L’Estampe originale portfolio revisited in landmark Catalogue raisonné L’Estampe originale graphics portfolio, published in France during the mid 1890s, is widely regarded as one of the greatest collaborations in the history of printmaking. The portfolio features ninety-five works of art by seventy-four influential French, Swiss, Belgian, English and American artists. The visionary Parisian publisher André Marty issued and distributed nine quarterly installments of L’Estampe originale from March 1893 to March 1895 in a limited edition of one hundred. The first eight folios each consisted of ten prints of varying sizes, paper, and media, loose in paper wrappers; the final ninth installment included fourteen prints. In addition to the artist’s pencil or ink signature and an edition number, a unique blind stamp designed by Alexandre Charpentier was embossed on each print. This revised and full color publication of L’Estampe originale, A Catalogue Raisonné highlights the importance of color lithography during the last decade of the nineteenth century. The book includes an enlightening essay based on hundreds of mostly unpublished handwritten original and facsimile letters from the artists and from Marty’s collaborators; these are preserved at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles. This vast chorus of voices allows the reader to eavesdrop directly on the past and reveals rich details of the life and working methods of André Marty—an ambitious cultural insider and artist, art historian, critic, editor, prominent and discerning publisher, private dealer and entrepreneur.