The portrait is a classic theme in art, one that sometimes seems as though it has nothing left to surprise us.
In recent years, however, many artists have confronted this very art form, using any number of unique techniques and ways of re-working and re-looking at this classic symbol.
From portraits composed of food or maps to the human mind aptly symbolized by a circus or even the universe - these are portraits of today's people and reveal the anxieties, the irony, the passions and the vision of our current world.
Make Me Smile is a book whose objective is to make the reader smile with each of the images that appear in its pages. Fun objects, humourous illustrations with a double meaning, crazy and unimaginable inventions, and provocative designs.
A compilation of things and ideas that make us smile, that's it. Look through it, enjoy it and make people smile by sharing the images!
Basic Identity 2 is the 11th and newest book in the Basic series. This book features different corporate identity projects developed by designers from around the world, showcasing a broad range of styles which enhance the book and make it both a compendium of visual input and a great source for inspiration.
Animals have long been a source of inspiration in the worlds of design and decorative arts. Whether a classic leopard print, or a stylised sculpture, animals provide a rich and vibrant focus for design projects.
In the modern era, the contrast between the raw, natural animal world and contemporary design has provided particularly interesting juxtapositions.
It may be our way of showing respect to these creatures, or even a way of exerting our control. Whatever the reason, animals have an important place in design, and this book seeks to explore that relationship.
Setting the Scene compiles fresh, innovative and stunning set designs to highlight the importance it has in modern photography. Divided into sections for fashion photography, product photography and personal projects, the book shows just how the background really does set the scene.
