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  Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Susanne M.I Kaufmann Marcel Duchamp

  Celebrating Marcel Duchamp's revolutionary contributions to modern art, this innovative exploration of the Stuttgart Duchamp Collection and the Archive of Serge Stauffer offers new insights into both artists' philosophies. As the inventor of the Readymade

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  Gerry Badger Marilyn by Magnum EN

  It's been half a century since we lost Marilyn Monroe, but her presence in popular culture has never faded - due in part to the incredible abundance of photographs that were taken of her. Many of those pictures were taken by members of the Magnum photographic cooperative, and appear in this stunning collection that expresses every aspect of Marilyn's multifaceted persona. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliott Erwitt, Eve…

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  Nicolas Grospierre Modern Forms EN

  At once a reference work and a personal exploration of modernist architecture, this fascinating collection of Nicolas Grospierre's photography covers structures built between 1920 and 1989 in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. These images range from iconic buildings, such as the Gateway Arch in Saint Louis and the Ukrainian Institute of Scientific Research and Development in…

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  Nicolas Grospierre Modern Forms

  Both a reference work and a personal exploration of modernist architecture, this fascinating collection of Nicolas Grospierre's photography covers structures built between 1920 and 1989 in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, and Asia...

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  Nicolas Grospierre Modern Spaces

  In Modern Forms, Nicolas Grospierre traveled the globe to sample the best modernist buildings from the 20th century. Now, he takes his camera indoors to show how modernist ideas are manifested within the walls of buildings both famous and obscure. Rather

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  Michele Robecchi, Francesca Bonazzoli Mona Lisa to Marge EN

  This highly entertaining exploration of art, history, and commerce reveals how 30 masterpieces made the journey from image to icon. How did paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Scream achieve worldwide recognition? Why do certain artworks populate T-shirts, mugs, calendars, and advertising? Witty and well researched, this accessible exploration of visual and pop culture reveals how particular works of art have…

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  Annalisa Cittera, Nathalie Herschdorfer Mountains

  Magnum Photos is arguably the most celebrated photographic cooperative ever created and these images represent the world's most iconic photographers capturing the world's most breathtaking peaks...

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  Joanne Liu My Museum

  We all remember what it was like to be a child in a crowded art museum. It was hard to see, let alone appreciate the art. It got tiring. And there was so much else to look at! That's the lesson of this ingeniously simple yet profound book about art...

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  Sam Polcer, David Byrne New York Bike Style EN

  Together, these striking images create the ultimate style guide for anyone who pedals their way through the Big Apple. America may be a nation obsessed with automobiles, but today the bicycle is giving the car a run for its money. And while New York is just one of many cities that is implementing new bike friendly policies, the local cyclist population stands out as one of the most diverse, inventive, and stylish in…

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  Edward S. Curtis One Hundred Masterworks EN

  Widely acknowledged as the world's leading authority on Edward Curtis, Christopher Cardozo draws on his deep understanding of the photographer and his work in curating this stunning selection, chosen from several thousand vintage Curtis photographs created from 1895-1930. Curtis's magnum opus, The North American Indian, is a singular contribution to American history and to the history of North America's Native…

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  Silvia Langen Outdoor Art EN

  This book offers an astonishing glimpse beyond the garden walls of some of today's most innovative art spaces around the world sculpture parks and art situated in nature. From Edward James's surreal sculpture garden Las Pozas in Mexico to Anselm Kiefer's sprawling studio complex in the French countryside, artists and art collectors are creating outdoor spaces in order to display sculpture and art that is both…

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  Romuald Stivine, Vito Del Forte Paris Street Art EN

  Next to New York and London, Paris has always been a major destination for street artists and aficionados. Multicultural and sophisticated, it is a city made for art of all kinds. Nowhere is the pulse of creativity more apparent than in its street art. Charged with colour, humour and social commentary, the 150 images captured in this book represent an open-air museum whose canvases are perpetually transformed. From…

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  Angela Lampe Paul Klee: Irony at Work EN

  Offering a fresh look at one of the major artists of the 20th century, this book illustrates how Paul Klee s critical and ironic take on life was evident in every stage of his oeuvre. Known for its whimsy and levity, Paul Klee s art is often considered gleefully childlike. This groundbreaking volume argues that Klee s style emerged from a philosophical school that originated with early German Romanticism and…

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  Ortrud Westheider, Michael Philipp Picasso: The Late Work

  Featuring rarely and never-before-seen works from the collection of Picasso's wife and muse, Jacqueline, this book celebrates the sheer force of Picasso's creativity in his final years. In his late years, Picasso embraced painting, drawing, ...

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  Sacha Jenkins, David Villorante Piecebook EN

  This living history of the graffiti movement reproduces selections from the actual black books that graffiti artists use to perfect and share their work. Before it hits the wall, graffiti is often planned out in a black book - a common artist's sketchbook sometimes called a piece book - piece being short for masterpiece. Well-worn and dog-eared, these books are used to develop and trade ideas with other graffiti…

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  Sacha Jenkins, David Villorante Piecebook Reloaded EN

  From the illustrations on the inside covers to the faux duct tape and stickers on the outside, Piecebook is an impressive re-creation of its original inspiration, XLR8R magazine hailed Piecebook when it was published in 2008. The unique book, already a classic in the graffiti genre, allowed readers to understand first-hand how graffiti is planned and sketched before it hits the wall. In this follow-up volume,…

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  Briony Quested Pimp London: The Guide EN

  Within hours after hitting the streets, the bimonthly edition of PIMP is already in the hands of Britain's cool hunters looking to find out about the latest guerrilla artist, fashion style, underground club or hot new band. Now, the staff of PIMP offer unrivalled access to one of the world's most exciting cities. For young style-setters on the move who want to find the coolest art, music and fashion haunts in London…

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  Christian Kleinschmidt, Jörg Lesczenski, Anne Sudrow, Rainer Karlsch Playing the Game

  This history of Adidas, one of the world's most innovative global companies, looks beyond the trademark three stripes to show how the company grew and evolved over time. For nearly a century the Adidas brand has been outfitting sports ...

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  Konstantin Akinsha Russian Modernism EN

  This book explores the direct connections and collaborations of German and Russian artists and the affinities between both countries' artistic development. Russian Modernism maps the Russian version of expressionism and puts it in the context of the history of 20th century art. Russian Modernism is dedicated to the radical modernist movements in Russian and German art during the early years of the 20th century.…

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  Billy Burke Skin Graf EN

  Graffiti and tattoos are now firmly entrenched as mainstream art forms. Over the past few decades, these raw products of street culture have converged into a distinctive visual aesthetic documented for the first time in this compelling and inspirational book. Famed graffiti tattoo artist Kaves and tattoo historian Billy Burke introduce, one by one, the masters of graffiti tattoo art, their personal stories, and…

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  Andreas Lepik Skyscrapers

  Skvěle zpracovaný přehled nejzajímavější světových mrakodrapů, od 19. století v Chicagu po 21. století v Pekingu. This vibrantly designed, updated and expanded edition celebrates every facet of the skyscraper as an architectural icon...

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  Sonia Servida Story of Renaissance Architecture EN

  Part of an accessibly written and generously illustrated series on architecture through the ages, this book features the Renaissance period's most important architects, buildings and cities, interior and exterior photographs, detailed images, and drawings and plans. The book offers a general introduction to the period and discusses the primary characteristics of the style, along with commonly used techniques and…

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  Steven P. Harrington Street Art New York EN

  The authors of the successful Brooklyn Street Art book expand their scope and take readers on a fast-paced run through New York City, resulting in a vibrant look at the urban art revolution happening on the streets of the city today. New York is a street art Mecca, boasting a vast outdoor gallery which encompasses walls, fences, sidewalks and just about any other available surface. Featured in this dynamic…

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  Simone Werle Style Diaries EN

  The real movers and shakers in the fashion world aren't sitting in the front rows of runway shows or presenting their collections during fashion week. They are flipping through the racks of vintage stores, plundering their parents' wardrobes, and scouring eBay for shoes. They are also blogging about their ideas and finds on the web - part of a complex network that is a breeding ground for ideas for the fashion…