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Examines the little-known relationship, both artistic and personal, between two of the greatest avant-garde artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti. 186 colour illustrations.

This illustrated biography offers unprecedented insight into Coco Chanel's complex and enigmatic life through new research and analysis of the designer by an expert historian.>Divided into five chronological sections, the book immerses readers in Chanel's life, unveiling rarely seen personal artifacts: gifts from her great love, Boy Capel, as well as her furniture, favorite jewelry, talismans, garments, family photos, and correspondence. This new book expands upon Fiemeyer's research from her previous books on the designer and includes the compelling chapter "Alias Coco," which explores newly uncovered documents from French Secret Service archives, shedding light on Chanel's clandestine activities during World War II and her connections to the Resistance.Isabelle Fiemeyer's sensitive, literary style along with the insights and recollections of Palasse-Labrunie reveal the hidden depths of Chanel's character, exploring a side of "Auntie Coco" far removed from her public image. This handsome book—with three-quarter binding and cloth spine—is an essential read for those who seek to understand the complex and enigmatic woman behind the legendary brand.

A horticultural tour of Marie-Antoinette's domain, the lavishly constructed gardens at Versailles, accompanied by eighteenth-century botanical watercolors from Pierre-Joseph Redouté and his contemporaries.Plants, flowers, and trees were Marie-Antoinette's passion; she transformed the Petit Trianon's gardens into an enchanted refuge from the oppressive shackles of Versailles. Based on archival documents, this book meanders through Marie-Antoinette's estate as the queen herself would have walked it: traversing hyacinths, buttercups, and anemones in the French Gardens, via winding paths in the Anglo-Chinese Gardens, through the conifers of the Belvedere Gardens where fabulous nocturnal parties were hosted, past the entrancing aromas of the shrubs surrounding the Temple of Love, to the wildflowers of the Garden of Solitude. This fascinating reconstruction, which plunges the reader into the eighteenth century, includes descriptions of the cosmetic and medicinal uses of the garden's plants, anecdotes from the royal court, and watercolors of the herbarium.

Celebrating 270 years of unrivaled dedication to luxury horology, this volume extols the enduring influence of Swiss watchmaking legend Vacheron Constantin.>Featuring new photography that captures the brand's artistry in magnificent detail, this book provides exclusive access to Vacheron Constantin's archives and workshops and offers readers a rare and privileged view of its legacy.

Discover Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's vacation villa on the French Riviera, where she entertained the leading lights of the French cultural scene in the 1930s and 1940s.>Plunging the reader into the bustling atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur in the 1930s, this book showcases all facets of her Mediterranean home—its conception and construction, unique architecture and gardens, and the artists and creatives it inspired. The luxurious tome is bound in Orient blue cloth with an inlaid portrait of the villa, seven-color printing on two paper stocks, and three facsimile inserts—Chanel's correspondence with Picasso and Dalí and an architectural plan of the villa. Expert essays and rare archival materials are completed with a conversation between Yana Peel and Peter Marino (who recently restored the villa) and a chronology. Reflecting the creativity and singularity of the iconic fashion designer, La Pausa is a monument to the private world of Gabrielle Chanel.

Discover the sumptuous elegance of the five-star hotel that has welcomed the crème de la crème in Paris for a century.>Today, it represents a distinctively French lifestyle, at the crossroads of the arts, and exudes timeless luxury through high-quality service, lavish rooms, and peaceful gardens that offer refuge from the bustling city. With a total of four Michelin stars, Le Bristol's restaurants embody French culinary excellence, serving up iconic drinks such as the Bristol Old Fashioned and recipes such as Onion Soup with Beef Consommé.Combining history, architecture, interiors, gastronomy, and a taste for luxurious living, this bilingual English-French book—produced with silver-edged pages and vignette cover insert—celebrates this jewel on Paris's prestigious Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

This classic reference to visionary interior designer Christian Liaigre's signature style transports readers inside his world through more than six hundred photographs. This highly anticipated reissue of the late design master Christian Liaigre's final book features twelve of his projects from around the world, including private and public interiors from Nantucket to Malibu, from Athens to Seoul, and from the Caribbean to London. Readers will be immersed in Liaigre's rarefied world, encompassing the full range of his talents in furniture and interior design where nothing is left to chance, from the positioning of the windows to the shape of the door handles. Timelessness, tranquil beauty, and subtle luxury were Liaigre's signature, and he built his reputation on the refined quality of his furniture and interiors. With a keen sensibility for space and light, design inspiration drawn from local cultures and traditions, meticulous attention given to the sourcing of materials, and an affinity for artisanal work, Liaigre combines the art of understatement with great elegance, discretion, and balance. The large-format volume offers rich inspiration for professional architects, interior designers, and aficionados alike.

This definitive history of Panerai watches—an essential resource for collectors and watch specialists—offers exclusive access to the brand's collections and extensive archives.>Embark on an extraordinary journey through the world of luxury watchmaking, where technical mastery, passion, and meticulous craftsmanship come together to create timeless masterpieces. This revised edition delves into Panerai's heritage, tracing the brand's evolution from its founding in Florence in 1860 to its modern-day innovations. A must-read for watch enthusiasts and collectors, it celebrates the fusion of form and function that defines every Panerai creation.

From the attic of a former school or a disused brickyard in Germany, via an atelier in the rural surroundings in the south of France or the urban setting of the Marais in Paris, to his current studio on the outskirts of the French capital, we discover how Anselm Kiefer's work spaces have impacted his art. To enter a painter's studio is a rare privilege and the stuff of dreams, as if access to this intimate place were the key to the very act of creation; we are admitted into the space and virtually participate in the artistic act by our very presence, rather than simply observing from the outside. In ANSELEM KIEFER: STUDIOS, Danièle Cohn reveals how Anselm Kiefer's studios—and his organization and spatial distribution of them—are essential to his artistic activity as a painter and sculptor. While they serve as production areas and storage spaces, artists' studios are also physical representations of the mind and memory of an artist, where living and working spaces combine. As Cohn states in the introduction, "It is both open and closed, a place of storage and transit, and it is the natural location for sheltering works in progress, as well as works of the past the artist has decided to keep, the materials, the manufacturing workshops, as if it were an entire industrial plant incorporating several factories and laboratories.The painting of Anselm Kiefer, like his sculptures, results from collecting elements, traces, pieces, objects, plans, maps, books, and containers from outside the picture. "The world amasses in the studio; the studio becomes a receptacle. It is not in opposition to the open air, in an inside/outside polarity, at least not in the traditional sense of the antagonism. Rather we have a world-studio, and probably a studio-world."

Using natural materials-wicker, osier, rattan, rope-to create exquisite handwoven decorative objects, French lifestyle brand Atelier Vime has redefined luxury. When Atelier Vime's cofounders discovered that their eighteenth-century hôtel particulier had previously been a basket-weaving workshop, they dedicated themselves to reviving the vanishing artisanal craft. They replanted willow shrubs, hired local artisans, and designed a contemporary collection of decorative objects with their associate Raphaëlle Hanley. Karl Lagerfeld was an early admirer and, according to Architectural Digest, Atelier Vime swiftly became "the industry secret for designers." Today, customers around the world-from private homeowners to notable designers including Pierre Yovanovich, Kelly Wearstler, Aerin Lauder, Jake Arnold, Virginia Tupker, and Beata Heuman-flock to La Maison Vime at Vallabrègues in Provence to source Vime's unique home furnishings that are handmade in France. The duo behind Atelier Vime invites readers to discover their idyllic universe in their homes across France, where their unusual color palettes-from periwinkle blue to burnished ocher-offer a striking backdrop for their Medici column vase, woven screens, and rattan furniture. Their collections include classical and modern art, antique textiles, Provençal ceramics, and miniature baskets, which are combined with their contemporary creations to form the signature Vime style. Bringing the ancestral savoir faire of basketry into the twenty-first century, using materials and methods that are as sustainable as they are sumptuous, Atelier Vime celebrates an impeccable lifestyle rooted in the synergic relationship between luxurious design and nature.

Trace the genesis of Jackson Pollock's work in this intimate portrait of the radical twentieth-century artist-from his childhood in the American West through the diverse cultural influences that charted his artistic evolution. Jackson Pollock's "drip technique" paintings are among the most readily recognizable works of modern art, and they launched his career in 1947. Yet less is known of his earlier works, which are seldom presented together as a focus of study in their own right. Pollock's body of work produced during these pivotal years vacillates between figurative references and abstract formal experimentation, and bears witness to a diverse range of sources that nourished the young artist's experimentation, from Native American influences stemming from his upbringing in Arizona and California, to Mexican muralists he encountered in 1938, and from European avant-garde artists-among whom Pablo Picasso figures prominently-to the Surrealists. His experiences under Jungian psychoanalysis also left a mark on his art, and this book offers intimate insight into the artist's psyche. Through this comprehensive volume-which includes ten of Pollock's most important early works, such as Birth (1941) and She Wolf (1943), categorized into two distinctive artistic periods-readers will discover how these different influences merged to forge Pollock's distinctive and singular artistic voice. This book offers a captivating narrative of one of the twentieth century's most influential and radical artists and is essential reading for Pollock fans and students of modern art. This volume was produced in close collaboration with the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and the Musée National Picasso-Paris to accompany an exhibition at the Musée National Picasso-Paris from October 15, 2024-January19, 2025.

German-American art collector-dealer Heinz Berggruen amassed an exceptional collection, including works by twentieth-century masters Picasso, Klee, Matisse, and Giacometti. Heinz Berggruen's collection-with more than one hundred masterpieces by Picasso, Klee, Matisse, and Giacometti-is a spectacular tribute to the foresight of this major player in the international art market during the second half of the twentieth century. Born into a Jewish family in Berlin in 1914, he went into exile in California on the eve of World War II. He became art critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and assistant to the director of the San Francisco MoMA. After the war, Berggruen returned to Europe, first to Munich as a journalist, then to Paris where he worked at the UNESCO headquarters before becoming an art dealer specialized in the graphic works of modern artists. He quickly established contacts within the Parisian cultural scene, meeting both the artists he would represent and the poets, dealers, historians, critics, and collectors of the day. Guided by his personal tastes, he built up a remarkable collection of twentieth century works spanning the entire careers of Picasso and Klee and including Matisse's collages and Giacometti's sculptures.

Discover the 176 most picturesque villages to visit in France in this official illustrated guidebook from the association that has passionately selected charming villages since 1982.>A brief history of each village is accompanied by recommendations for monuments, museums, and other places to visit; accommodation options ranging from hotels to campsites; restaurants, markets, artisanal produce, and local specialties. Details on leisure activities encompass festivals, events, and excursions that encourage visitors to explore the surrounding area. This practical, authoritative, and accessible illustrated guide is completed with an overview map of France, QR code links to additional online resources, and an index.

FERRANDI Paris, the French School of Culinary Arts-dubbed the "Harvard of gastronomy" by Le Monde newspaper—provides the ultimate reference on preparing and cooking all types of meat.>Written by the culinary school's experienced teaching team of master chefs and adapted for the home cook, this fully illustrated cookbook provides concise, expert guidance through forty-two fundamental techniques and seventy recipes that form the building blocks of the illustrious French cooking tradition, explained step by step in text and images. Practical information is presented in tables, diagrams, and sidebars for handy reference. Easy-to-follow recipes are graded for level of difficulty, allowing readers to develop their skills over time. Whether you are an amateur home chef or an experienced professional, this extensive reference provides everything you need to master the world-class culinary school's recipes and techniques for preparing meat.

This refined volume documents the new collection of nature-inspired high jewelry from Cartier.>The pieces invite those who contemplate them to immerse themselves in the settings and brilliance of the gems, and to let the marvelous story that they represent resonate within. For these creations appeal to our deepest nature, allowing each of us the freedom, when we feel an affinity, to make their universe our own.

Combining Parisian elegance with French romance, celebrity wedding-dress designer Delphine Manivet divulges her step-by-step tips for planning the ultimate, chic wedding day. >Delphine has accompanied scores of future brides through their wedding preparations, becoming a trusted confidante on the range of choices and pitfalls that future couples face. Here she shares the best ideas and advice culled from her 372 sketchbooks for how to create lasting, joyful memories—from choosing a theme to designing a meaningful bouquet, from wedding party selection to picture perfect accessories, and from seating charts to the morning after festivities. She shares this advice along with checklists, timelines, and a dose of humor, in this essential wedding planning guide, illustrated with her watercolors and mood boards. This charming keepsake is an indispensable resource for every bride-to-be who wants to celebrate with an unforgettable and unique event, inspired by the Parisienne's instinctively chic style.

Pierre Sauvage takes readers on a visual and culinary journey through the world's most stylish gatherings. Following the international triumph of Be My Guest, Sauvage delves deeper into the realms of imaginative entertainment with twenty vibrant global tastemakers. Open the doors to Rebecca de Ravenel's breezy Portuguese sanctuary in Estoril, step into Remy Renzullo's refined London abode, and wander through Isabelle de Borchgrave's inspired artist's studio in Belgium. Each locale springs to life with lush photography of lavish homes, innovative tablescapes, and imaginative flower arrangements. Beyond the visual feast, this book serves up delectable recipes and menus tailored for every occasion-from a casual poolside picnic to a serene holiday candlelight dinner to an upscale urban meal. This tome is more than a book; it's a blueprint for hosting, showcasing how creativity and culture converge at the dining table. Celebrating the art of exquisite gatherings, this eclectic collection of tables and recipes is also a celebration of the philosophy behind entertaining. It's a reflection on how thoughtfulness and creativity in hospitality can lead to unforgettable moments and lasting impressions. Welcome Back is like a muse for crafting memorable experiences, where every meal becomes a momentous occasion.

The world's greatest museum takes readers inside its unparalleled art collection to understand the keys to history of art. The Louvre is a training ground for the eye. With this book, readers will discover more than 400 of its masterpieces from the invention of writing up to the middle of the nineteenth century. The richly illustrated guide, organized chronologically, and with thematic entries (writing, cross-cultural exchange, humanity, power, beauty, the sky, nature), offers the readers the keys inside, to return again at their leisure, for an amazing stroll-in person or virtually-through this world-class museum. To be used either as a complement to a visit or as a thorough tour of the museum for the armchair reader, this guide is designed to stimulate curiosity by bringing together works from different departments, different regions of the world and different periods in time, in a way that is both universalist and accessible. Far from traditional guides that bring together the notes of a pre-established tour itinerary, the chronological approach renews the discourse and initiates an unprecedented dialogue between the works, which are placed in a global historical and artistic context, bringing out sometimes striking similarities. The Louvre was founded as a way to teach artistic techniques and a mission to educate people on important facets of global cultures. This volume, complete with focus essays, full page images, and full page literary quotes, creates interesting juxtapositions and encourages a more thought filled view of the gallery's masterpieces; a truly didactic guide. Covering early civilizations to the renaissance, to the museum's post-revolution inheritance of religious objects, there are cross references between the works and their historical contexts. The guide truly covers world cultures, celebrating creation and the diversity of the Louvre's collection. This is an entirely rethought companion for the twenty-first century Louvre visitor by distinguished writer, curator and art historian Dominique de Font-Réaulx. Shown in an easy and practical format, the greatest masterpieces of the museum are presented in an interdisciplinary chronology. It is an invitation to discover (or rediscover) the richness and curiosities of one of the greatest museums in the world.

Capturing the natural beauty of coastal landscapes and the delicate play of light on water, this volume celebrates impressionist depictions of nautical and beachside life. To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Impressionism in 1874, the Musée des Impressionnismes at Giverny is organising an exhibition in spring 2024 entitled Impressionism and the Sea. Through the works of artists such as Eugène Boudin, Johan Barthold Jongkind, Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet and Paul Gauguin, this book offers a journey along the coast, on beaches from Normandy to Tahiti, at sea or on the docks amongst the fishermen. The Impressionists went beyond portraying a generic, attractive image of the beaches of Deauville or Cabourg to paint port life, transport and the maritime industry, as well as life at sea, storms, shipwrecks and a taste for elsewhere... Photographs such as those by Paul Lancrenon and Gustave Le Gray take us to these coastlines interpreted by the impressionists; used alongside the paintings, they serve as a powerful snapshot of 19th century costal life. The geographical perimeter is fairly restricted: the artists' sojourns were focused between Normandy and the French Riviera. While there will be a focus on the treatment of the navy in Normandy, the exhibition will also examine the subject of Impressionism in Brittany, around Maxime Maufra, Ferdinand du Puigaudeau and Henry Moret, all of whom were strongly influenced by Claude Monet. This catalogue aims to give a new vision of the Impressionists' attraction to the sea and coastal life. With new perspectives and interesting juxtapositions, this book offers an insightful meander through time, encouraging meditative reflections and providing poignant messages with delicate brushstrokes and unrivalled color palettes. Grouping together a collection of artists, countries and continents, this book highlights the impressionists shared magnetism to the sea.

This essential reference covers all aspects of the four cheese styles—including 150 varieties; how to select, serve, savor, and store them; and forty-six recipes from around the world.>? Understand the steps in the production process? Identify 4 types, 24 families, and 150 varieties of cheese? Pair cheese expertly with different foods and drinks? Create perfectly balanced cheese boards? Serve 46 homemade recipesThe four cheese types include fresh (cream cheese, burrata, Halloumi, gjetost), soft (goat, Brie, Époisses, Roquefort), firm (Morbier, Gouda, Cantal, cheddar), and hard (Gruyere, Emmentaler, pecorino, provola). Suggested pairings include feta roasted in fig leaves with peppercorns and preserved lemons; Munster with a Tripel pale ale, dessert wine, or gin; Stilton with black cherry jam, mango juice, or on pizza; and Grana in pesto or with sparkling or red wine according to the age. Once familiar with the varieties, put your favorite cheese to use in savory or sweet recipes, from Quesadillas to Parmesan soufflé, Frittata à la Scamorza to Tartiflette, Linguine Carbonara to Khachapuri, or Cheesecake to Ricotta Pancakes. A glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes to the cheese varieties and the recipes complete the book.

Stéphane Marie shows his reader around his most beautiful Parisian gardens! From the most famous gardens-Versailles, Luxemburg, or Tuileries-to the hidden leafy gems-such as the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens, the Bourdelle museum's sculpture garden, or the Albert Kahn Japanese-style garden-this guide takes readers on a cultural tour of France through twenty-five spectacular gardens in and around Paris. French garden expert and television presenter Stéphane Marie takes readers through the most beloved gardens in central Paris and the surrounding countryside in this informative guide. The history and conception of each garden is explained, providing fascinating cultural and botanical context. Practical details and insightful sidebars help visitors discover the notable features of each garden, and the extensive illustrations that accompany the text offer the armchair traveler a splendid virtual tour. Marie explains the origins of the garden's name as well as the stories behind its sculptures, parterre gardens, botanical collections, fountains, and other follies present in each site. Garden aficionados will marvel at the natural diversity present in these gardens, with details on the specificities of plants, flowers, and trees. From vast parks to private gardens, communal plots to the grounds of historical monuments, this reference guide offers an extensively illustrated selection of the most exceptional gardens in and around Paris, including drawings and photographs along with opening hours, prices, and what to do when visiting.

The House of CHANEL offers rare access behind the scenes to three Haute Couture runway shows that were designed in dialogue with contemporary artist Xavier Veilhan. > This retrospective transports readers behind the scenes to observe each stage of the creative work at the origin of the shows. The book includes preparatory drawings, extracts from the films and teasers, photographs of the sets and the runway shows, and details of the embroidery, fabrics, and patterns of the Haute Couture creations. Exclusive images take readers inside the Chanel Haute Couture ateliers, revealing the design process and exceptional savoir faire at their core.

Annotated for the 150th anniversary of the first impressionism exhibition in Paris, this memoir—offers a rare, firsthand account of the lives and works of the groundbreaking artists he made famous.>This book—fully revised and updated by the Durand-Ruel estate—is an indispensable reference for understanding the artistic life and the art market of the nineteenth century. Durand-Ruel's passion—as a friend and patron of the artists—manifested in his promotion of the Barbizon School and, later, impressionism. Retracing his life from 1831 to 1922, it features more than sixty illustrations including archival documents and reproduction of works of art, a selection of articles and letters, a list of the principal exhibitions and artworks he displayed, as well as a biographical timeline and family tree.Extensive end matter includes excerpts of personal and professional correspondence between the dealer and his artists, detailed notes, historic addresses of the Durand-Ruel galleries, and a selected bibliography. Indexes to key figures in the art world, the artists, and their works—including the current location based on research by the estate—complete the volume.