Bøger udgivet af Les Arts Decoratifs

Catalogue of an exhibition that has already been seen by thousands of visitors Thierry Mugler: Couturissime exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, NY, from 18 November 2022 to 7 May 2023Featuring many previously unseen picturesIncludes a chronology of Thierry Mugler's collectionsExhibition to be held at the Brooklyn Museum, USA 11.18. 2022 - 05.07.2023The retrospective on the work of couturier Thierry Mugler (1948-2022) at the Brooklyn Museum includes more than 150 costumes designed between 1977 and 2014, along with many unpublished archive documents and sketches. It showcases the multiple worlds of this one-of-a-kind artistic figure -- a visionary fashion designer, director, photographer and perfumer--through a display of his prêt-à-porter and haute couture silhouettes.Thierry Mugler staged the most spectacular fashion shows of his time. He dressed many celebrities, including Diana Ross, David Bowie, Lady Gaga, Liza Minnelli, Céline Dion and Kim Kardashian. He created the costumes for many of Mylène Farmer's and Beyoncé's tours and videos. A photographer and director, he filmed clips as well as short films starring actresses like Isabelle Huppert and Juliette Binoche.This book was published in conjunction with the exhibition and is organized into several main sections. It reproduces a selection of full-page photographs, most of which have not been published before, by the greatest artists who worked with Mugler throughout his career -- Helmut Newton, Peter Knapp, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, David LaChapelle, Stéphane Sednaoui, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Jean-Paul Goude, Pierre & Gilles, Patrice Stable, Inez & Vinoodh, to name just a few. It also includes views of the exhibition layout and displays.Text in English and French.Prior tour dates and locations: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Canada >Kunsthal Rotterdam, Netherlands >Hypo-Kunsthalle Munich, Germany >Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris 09.30.2021 - 04.24.2022

How did the bear, a wild and ferocious animal, became the symbol of childhood? This catalogue traces the history of the teddy bear, from its creation in 1902 to the present day.

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, closely linked to Christofle since the second half of the 19th century, traces the 200-year history of this goldsmith's and silversmith's factory and presents its finest creations. Published to accompany an exhibition at MAD Paris, November 14, 2024 - April 20, 2025.

The gilded bronze collection of the Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris illustrates Moïse de Camondo's taste in 18th century furniture, gathering masterpieces from Parisians gilders, draftsmen, sculptors, founders, goldsmiths and watchmakers.

The Jewellery Collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris illustrates the boundless creativity of designers trough centuries, with masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the most contemporary design scene.

The Holker album is a volume containing textile samples collected during a secret mission to Britain in 1751 by John Holker. This manuscript is reproduced for the first time in facsimile. Text in English and French.