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This book compiles commissioned texts about exhibition histories?at Henie Onstad Kunstsenter in NO from 1968 to 2002. It Must Out is an attempt to disclose the institution's politics of identity through the writings of external curators who took part in a residency at the Center. The themes in the projects' analyses, such as technology, dematerialization, identity, and representation, broaden curatorial perspectives within contemporary art exh...

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Across the diverse continent of Asia, there is an abundance ofcultural blending, leading to many distinctive visual styles thatnevertheless reference and converse with one another.Asian Elements comprises two sections: A guide to traditionalEastern illustrations and patterns including zodiac, festivals, solar terms and traditional paintings, and a gallery of hundredsof superb examples of graphic designs across branding, posters, fonts and logo...

Ryan McGinness started a design firm called EGO. EGO favors an honest, pragmatic approach to solving problems. Their thoughtful work is in direct opposition to the over-hyped style-based design served up by many other firms. Contemporary design books gravitate towards empty design that is little more than eye-candy. The Difference Between Telling and Selling is a revelatory guide to a more process-oriented approach that provides insight and su...

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Surf to Skate - Volume 2 picks up where the first tome left off. In the 70s skateboarding gear made quantum leaps in performance and aesthetics. On the performance side, experimentation ruled the decade. The polyurethane wheel forever obsolesced the clay and metal models of the 60s. Meanwhile, the decks grew larger as manufacturers tried different materials ranging from plywood to fiberglass and composites of the two. On the aesthetic front, s...

For many of us, eating out is one of the supreme pleasures in life. The experience exposes us to the talents of a legion of chefs and entrepreneurs who find fulfillment in creating subtle and original experiences for our palates. This consideration does not stop at taste, but extends to the other senses as well, providing new combinations of form, color and texture that can comfort or tantalize. This can also be true of the design of restauran...

Modern living typically represents the compromising of a diverse number of considerations in place of the practical. We make our dwellings conform to our lifestyles, but most in the end are constrained by issues of space or cost. For the houses featured in this volume, no concessions have been made. Spanning the globe and featuring some of the most magnificent projects of recent years - most of which utilize new innovations in engineering and ...

Packed full of gorgeous, well photographed images, Contemporary Living Space highlights the best of international living spaces from luxury homes to the less-often featured but very important variety of well-designed apartment spaces. Sleek and ultra modern, these spaces are light, airy, and utilize elements like recycled wood and eco-friendly lighting. Both aesthetically appealing and smart, the spaces featured are the result of the designers...

When applied in masterful brushstrokes to the built environment, color has an incredible visceral impact on human experience of space. While previous titles have looked at the use of color in print design, Color and Space is the logical next volume, focusing entirely on color in architecture and design. The utilization of color in these projects ranges from entire building interiors and exteriors painted matching neon green to painted yellow "...

The Western world was in the throes of peace, love and flower power as Nigeria descended into Civil War in 1967. The rock scene that developed during the following three years of bloodshed and destruction would come to heal the country, help propogate the world-wide ideal of the Modern Nigerian, and propel Fela Kuti to stardom after the conflict ended in 1970. Wake Up You! tells the story of this time, pays homage to these now-forgotten musici...

RISK - Old Habits Die Hard is the definitive book on Los Angeles graffiti originator and icon RISK. With a career spanning over four decades RISK recounts his history, failures, successes, and of course, the many brushes with the law. Over 350 pages and 700+ never-before-seen photos help navigate the reader through the story of Los Angeles graffiti and how it was shaped. From the very early 80s to present-day, RISK has not slowed down but inst...

International and diverse in scope, Bon Appétit showcases establishments that have gone the extra mile, providing cohesive brand identities that make use of every possible advantage to strengthen their appeal. Branding for restaurants and other eateries provides unique opportunities for the designer or agency involved due to the wealth of potential collateral with which to promote and reinforce the brand. From printed material such as menus, b...

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