Atelier Manassé.
Based on the married couple Olga Spolarics and Adorjan Wlássics, Atelier Manassé was active in Vienna between 1922 – 1938. Two words can characterize the photographic output of Manassé: glamour and eroticism. Divas and Lovers is the titel of the book about Atelier Manassé.
Read More »
Photographer August Sander.
My first encounter with August Sander‘s photographs was at the Getty Center in 2008. I was amazed by his portraits and would like to get a new chance to see his prints in real life. I especially like the portraits taken in the German society before the second world war. This book is on my wish list!
Read More »Architect Stephan Jaklitsch.
Stephan Jaklitsch is the architect behind all Marc Jacobs retail projects. Last month he released the book Habits, Patterns, Algorithms 1998 -2008 - showing a decade of collaboration with the famous fashion designer.
Read More »New on my studio bookshelf 2.
I admire Ilse Crawford a lot and the beautiful work that leaves her studio. Just got her books Home is where the heart is and sensual home. If you live in Stockholm, visit Matbaren and Mattias Dahlgrens Matsal at Grand Hotel where Studio Ilse done the interior design. In London she’s behind the cute Aesop shop at 91 Mount Street (see picture above).
Read More »New on my studio bookshelf 1.
“Luxury is knowledge”, a quote from Jacques Garcia, the man who defined modern opulence with spaces like the Hôtel Costes in Paris. Let’s get educated too by buying his book Decorating in the French Style. Just arrived at my doorstep.
Read More »
