Königstraum und Massenware – 300 Jahre europäisches Porzellan bietet einen Überblick über die Entwicklung des europäischen Porzellans von seinen Anfängen im frühen 18. Jahrhundert bis zum Art Déco.

The publication examines Yinka Shonibare’s exploration of cultural hybridity, postcolonial identity, and global exchange through sculpture

The book presents a selection of silk textiles designed by Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, whose work combines scientific observation with artistic

The publication documents the preserved wardrobe of Frida Kahlo, presenting garments, accessories, cosmetics, orthopedic devices,

This publication provides a systematic survey of European furniture production in the nineteenth century, a period characterised by profound transformations in aesthetics,

This publication presents a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese inrō, small multi-compartment lacquer cases traditionally worn at

Interpretations and practices surrounding women’s dress in Islamic contexts vary widely across regions and are shaped by cultural traditions as well as individual stylistic choices.

The monograph, which accompanies the spectacular Milanese exhibition, presents Cartier's extraordinary art collection through

What changes when we religiously worship the toxic? I

Als die Malerei in Wien um 1900 mit Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) einen Höhepunkt erreichte, forderte dieser die Überwindung der traditionellen Unterscheidung von «hoher» und «angewandter» Kunst.

Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces,

The warp-faced weaves of the Andes are the most complex in the world, with up to eight warp levels.

This visually stunning tour of unique homes--including tiny houses, shipping containers, yurts, and boathouses from all around the world--invites you to slow down and consider a new lifestyle where you truly live by your own rules.

Die Grube / The Pit is a rigorously conceived and generously realized Land Art project near Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland, which exhibition maker and designer Peter Noever founded in

The book provides graphic information and previously unpublished analyses of the typical cell of one of Le Corbusier's most important buildings:

The sculptures of Bodys Isek Kingelez (1948–2015) are imagined architectural propositions and improbable structures for a fairytale urban landscape. Comprised of paper, commercial packaging and the stuff of everyday life, his “extreme maquettes” transform these materials into fantastic visions that encompass civic buildings, public monuments and private pavilions.

Formica Forever, published in celebration of Formica®’s centennial, offers a vibrant and insightful journey through the evolution of one of the most iconic materials of the modern era.

Die unversöhnlichen Gegensätze der Ideologien in Österreich, die seit dem Justizpalastbrand 1927 eskalierten, schlugen sich in einer Flut von Propaganda- und Kampfschriften nieder.

The publication Raummalerei – Spatial Painting: Analytical Secessionism 1900–1910 explores a pivotal moment in Viennese modernism, focusing on the emergence of a holistic approach to spatial design at

Der Katalog macht zentrale Tendenzen seines Schaffens sichtbar, etwa die Verbindung von dekorativer Linie, figürlicher Reduktion und symbolistischer Ausdruckskraft – und

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel is an icon of fashion, and can lay claim to having invented the look of the 20th century. At the height of the Belle Époque, she stripped women of their corsets and feathers,

Headdresses and head coverings are among the most powerful vehicles of cultural identity, referring variously to nationality, subculture, gender, ethnicity, religion, and profession. Yet cultural identity is also continuously evolving. “Hybrid Heads” is a project by Daniela Dossi and the open collective studio Manoeuvre,

An encyclopedic guide featuring over seventy established, emerging, and innovative production techniques and over sixty materials used in textile and fashion design
To be truly prized and employable, textile and fashion

This book is a dynamic and generously illustrated survey of independent publications that are breathing new life into old media.

With the intention to inspire, the clear instructions and hand-drawn illustrations make it wonderfully easy to assemble items like this Flying Shelf by Matteo Thun." -Absolutely City & Angel "Ever wanted to actually use the drill your aunt bought you three Christmases ago? Try one of these 50 DIY builds from the world's most lauded artists and designers...

Wien is a perennial calendar featuring twelve illustrated glimpses of contemporary Vienna. Francesco Ciccolella, born in Salzburg in 1990, is an illustrator and graphic artist living in Vienna. His award-winning illustration work regularly appears on the covers of international newspapers and magazines or on advertising billboards around the globe. And now, on a brand-new calendar. Limited edition of 500

In 1994, after seeing photographs of the plastic sheets given to Rwandan refugees to live under, Shigeru Ban went to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to propose ideas for better shelters. Since then, Ban has been critically heralded for his innovative approaches to environmentally sound architecture and his devotion to humanitarian efforts in the wake of some of the most devastating natural and man-made disasters.

Featuring a wealth of sketches, precision drawings, and computer-generated artwork, as well as a range of styles, concepts, languages, and alphabets, Free Hand illustrates the idiosyncratic creative processes behind the design of typefaces, logos, and word-images.

Handarbeit (Paperback, 1999) is an artist book by Austrian graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister, published on the occasion of his solo exhibition at the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna.

Die fünfte Ausgabe der Zeitschrift „bauhaus“ widmet sich den Sehnsuchtsorten der europäischen Avantgardisten zwischen Lateinamerika, Afrika und Asien

Oskar Schlemmers Werk ist mehr als das eines anderen Bauhauskünstlers mit der wichtigsten Gestaltungshochschule des 20. Jahrhunderts verbunden. 70 Jahre nach seinem Tod widmet sich Heft 6 seinem großen Werk und versucht, es neu zu kontextualisieren und zu diskutieren.