Archive for July, 2009
Naïve: Modernism and Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design” - out on one of my favourite publishers - Die Gestalten.
Naïve documents the extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contemporary graphic design. This compilation introduces a new wave of young designers who are rediscovering the stylistic elements reminiscent of classic graphic design such as silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work. Inspired by 20th Century American legends such as Saul Bass, Charley Harper and Alexander Girard, the burgeoning designers and their work showcased this in this book are inspiring, ranging from illustrations, poster art, editorials, book covers and record sleeves to stationary and textiles.
Editors: R. Klanten, H. Hellige
Language: English
Release: April 2009
Price: € 35,00 / $ 50,00 / £ 32,50
Format: 24 x 28 cm
Features: 176 pages, full colour, softcover
‘Françaises au Top’ photo by Victor Demarchelier.
From left— Melodie Dagault, Constance Jablonski, Charlotte de Calypso, Sigrid Agren, Jennifer Messelier and Mathilde Frachon. they just miss Heloise Guerin.
The photographer Victor Demarchelier, who first burst onto the scene as Caroline Trentini’s boyfriend after putting in some time assisting his father Patrick, is starting to book some photography work for the big dogs — though it should be said that the clients work often with his father.
In the April 2009 issue of Vogue, he collaborated with Patrick on an editorial, and in the August 2009 issue of Vogue Paris, he scores his first solo two-page shot, highlighting the rising set of French models.
LES RENCONTRES D’ARLES 2009 : 66 exhibitions are waiting to be discovered.
The medieval town and its Roman sites, such as the amphitheatre, is a unique setting. The opening week, which was overrun by celebrities, took place at the beginning of July.
ÇA ME TOUCHE, NAN GOLDIN’S GUESTS is particularly noteworthy. After her first appearance in Arles, artist Nan Goldin has returned yet again, taking no less than 12 exhibiting photographer friends with her. David Armstrong, Marina Berio, Jean-Christian Bourcart, Antoine D’Agata, JH Engström, Jim Goldberg, Christine Fenzl, Leigh Ledare, Boris Mikhailov, Anders Petersen, Jack Pierson, Lisa Ross and Annelies Strba were happy to join her.
The 2009 programme reflects the work of now stable, experienced teams who achieve the annual tour de force of providing 60 exhibitions and all sorts of other events with strictly limited means
Edward Steichen, Actress Gloria Swanson, 1924; Vanity Fair February 1928;
To celebrate its 25th year as a relaunched magazine - and 95th anniversary as an American publication - Vanity Fair has published an award-winning book and exhibition called Vanity Fair The Portraits, showcasing photography by masters of the image from Steichen to Leibovitz and including works by previous Arles participants, from Weston to Goldin.
At an evening projection, David Friend, Vanity Fair’s editor of creative development, and Susan White, the magazine’s photography director, will discuss the magazine’s storied legacy in photographic portraiture from the Jazz Age (which included innovators such as De Meyer, Man Ray and Beaton) to the 21st century, discussing the European roots of the publication and its continued dedication to treating photographers as visual artists and auteurs.
“Forget me not” is a series of Art mode digital prints on scarves and turban, all 100% silk. As an extension of the coco’s work as an illustrator, all designs are based exclusively on personal compositions and all elements have been hand-drawn by her. Coco was commissionned for magazines such as Vogue, Nylon, ELLE, and Muse as well as a number of corporate clients: K Karl Lagerfeld, Evian Cosmetics and Addition Adelaide in Japan. It was this rapid success that convinced Coco to set up Forget Me Not, a line of exquisitely hand-rendered, digitally printed scarves. It is a small collection, always of three original design themes in two separate colour waves, which encapsulates the essence of feminine beauty, balancing ethereal imaginary worlds and delicate penmanship against strong geographic patterns and a rich palate of colours.
The collection is available in a selection of Luxury Stores around the world : Barneys (USA), Boon the shop (Korea), Cochinechine (London) Colette (Paris), Club designer (Taiwan), Fenwick ( London ), Jean Brown ( Australia ), Lane Crawford ( Hong kong ) Storm (Copenhagen), Tea Rose ( Italy ) and More
more on Forget-me-not.me
Buy them online at Colette.fr
Taku Satoh Design Office made these beautiful campaigns for PleatsPlease . In fashion industry, in the late 80’s, Issey Miyake is at the birth of a new technique of pleating garments to make them more flexible. A dedicated brand called Pleats Please were created.
The latest STERN photography special is dedicated to Nobuyoshi Araki, and boy are we certain that there isn’t anyone else out there that can tie up beautiful women as skilfully as the Japanese master of photography. Araki is definitely the Japan’s most famous photographer, but his popularity is not exclusive to the country. It is difficult to describe Araki’s elaborate array of work with European photography terms. None would suffice to explain the 69 year old’s almost manic picture capturing, having published over 300 photo books and sleeping as they say, with a camera on his bedside table each night.
Araki’s visual language is Japanese – technical, aesthetic and full of contents. It is rooted in Japanese 20th Century culture, the rapid change of society and the levelling of social structures.
STERN photography Nr. 56 “Araki” is in stores from 9 June and costs 18 Euro. The special can be ordered using order no. 70080173 through the Stern postage service, either on the phone (+49) 1805 / 8618000 or in an email stern-Service@guj.de.