Publikácia Kde sú ženy? vznikla pri príležitosti rovnomennej výstavy, ktorá bola uskutočnená na prelome rokov 21/22 v GMB. Autorka Patrícia Ballx, kurátorka GMB, v nej mapuje ženskú tvorbu zo zbierok grafik slovenských galérií od pol. 17. st. do pol 19. st. a poukazuje na postavenie žien v dejinách umenia, možnosti ich umeleckého školenia a okolnosti tvorby. Prvýkrát spracováva a predstavuje verejnosti

A chunky, giftable compendium of beautiful vases by emerging designers from around the world A vase is never merely a container. As Georges Braque once said, the vase gives form to emptiness: ever since the earliest human civilizations, this object has had a purpose that is greater than its function and it perennially invites experimentation in shape and expression. The 1,000 vases presented in this

Despite realizing that life is short and that we should enjoy it to the fullest, it has become increasingly hard for people to find a moment of peace in the restlessness and hubbub of the modern world. Nevertheless, there is still beauty and happiness to be found in even the smallest things — from a fresh breeze in the morning, to a warm cup of coffee in the afternoon, or just a beautiful sunset. Life

Whether it\'s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry

This is an essential piece of kit for the aspiring fashion designer. Bringing together a wide assortment of technical tips, aide memoires, anecdotal advice, dos and don\'ts, inspirational quotes and best practices. The day-to-day life of any student in fashion school can be hectic; dashing to meet deadlines, sketching in the canteen, late-nights during the shows, putting together your own collection.

It takes the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy 28,250 words to explain the woolly concept of relativism. It takes Genis Carreras 32 words and a single image. If you ask me, he doesn\'t even need the text.\"-Co.Design \"Remarkable visual eloquence in his Philographics project.\"-Brain Pickings Philographics is all about explaining big ideas in simple shapes, merging the world of philosophy and graphic

Part of the TED series: Judge This! First impressions are everything. They dictate whether something stands out, how we engage with it, whether we buy it, and how strongly we feel. This is especially true when it comes to design. And design is all around us, secretly shaping our world in ways we rarely recognise. Except if you yourself are a designer, like Chip Kidd. In Judge This, the reader travels

The latest publication by designer Kenya Hara following his acclaimed Designing Design. White is not a book about color. It is rather the author\'s attempt to explore the essence of \"white,\" which he sees as being closely related to the origin of Japanese aesthetics-symbolizing simplicity and subtlety. The central concepts discussed are emptiness and the absolute void. Kenya Hara also sees his work

A first-of-its-kind book dedicated to color combinations in floral design. Floral Color Palette: Color Combinations for Flower Arrangements presents color combination ideas together with flowers in corresponding colors. The color schemes are based in four primary tones: Pastel, Vivid, Smokey and Dark. In addition to introductory pages highlighting fundamental color theory, each scheme is accompanied

Chinese ceramics are among the most significant and widely collected decorative arts produced anywhere in the world, with a history that spans millennia. Despite the saturation of Chinese ceramics in global culture-in English, the word \"china\" has become synonymous with \"porcelain\"-the function of these works and the meaning of their often richly decorated surfaces are not always readily apparent.

This book examines California\'s enormous impact on contemporary design, from the counterculture of the 1960s to the tech culture of Silicon Valley. On a more expansive level, California: Designing Freedom explores the idea that California has pioneered tools of personal liberation - from LSD to surfboards and iPhones. This ambitious survey brings together political posters and portable devices, but

Founded in 1780 in Paris, Chaumet quickly made history by becoming the official jeweller to Empress Josephine, soon turning the house into the most sought-after jeweller in Europe with a loyal and prestigious clientele, from empresses and queens to Maharajas. Tiaras, as social symbols and fashion accessories, are Chaumet\'s speciality and were particularly sought after throughout the centuries - from

From the cutting-edge London design agency Here Design - writer and poet Philip Cowell, and award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand, author of The Herbarium, this playful, original, beautifully designed book brings to life the punctuation marks we use every day, including: The dashing dash - So-called \"quotation marks\" The colon: and on and on. The shouty exclamation! The three dots of... (Not forgetting

This is Not a F*cking Street Style Book is the first monograph of cult photographer and influencer, Adam Katz Sinding (aka Le 21eme), an astute documentarian of major fashion events, top brands, tastemakers, and trendsetters since 2003. For a long time, streetwear was nothing more than the rebel kid brother of high fashion. With his candid, fashion forward-scouting photos, Katz Sinding shows how streetwear

\"From Sophia Amoruso, theNew York Times-bestselling author of #GIRLBOSS, a lushly illustrated embodiment of the collective spirit of the Nasty Gal brand, Sophia\'s own personal brand, and girlbosses everywhere, with a foreword by Courtney Love. Warning: this is not a style book. It\'s not about how to mix prints--it\'s about how to leave yours on everything you touch. Highly graphic and visual,filled

Katalog představuje novou semestrální kolekci realizovanou v Ateliéru oděvu a obuvi UMPRUM, který vede významná oděvní designérka Liběna Rochová. Kolekce Modernita v lidovém vychází z poučení historickým výzkumem lidového řemesla a stavitelství, pracuje s četnými předlohami a fotografiemi z knihovny VŠUP. Cíleně se soustředí na provázanost lidového řemesla s modernistickým designem, tj. na typologii

Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive groves-all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns, rural villas, and contadino farmhouses. We\'ve tracked down the best examples of such havens to paint a warm-hued picture of the look and feel of Tuscan living.Follow in Michelangelo\'s footsteps to the Eremo Santa Maria Maddalena, a medieval hermitage nestled

A glorious celebration of vibrant twentieth-century design, colour and pattern, Living Retro offers a privileged glimpse into a selection of fabulous retro-inspired homes around the world, from Palm Springs to Paris. Our passion for retro style shows no signs of fading. From the cerebral elegance of mid-century modern and the spare simplicity of Scandinavian retro design to the flamboyant opulence

Launched in 2002, Swarovski Crystal Palace is a shimmering series of sculptural pieces that had its debut at the Milan Furniture Fair. This ongoing forum has commissioned such noteworthy talents as Ron Arad, Zaha Hadid and Ross Lovegrove to develop original artworks in crystal. Through a brief history of Swarovski crystal we learn of its refined tradition as well as its bold vision for the future.