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COFFEE TABLE SHOWPIECES

Trendy coffee table books are a must for any interior. In addition, the objects also have another function, namely to browse through the books at your leisure and dream away to another world.Text:Larissa Schaule Jullens
Image: MENDO

Young, Gifted and Black

This book surveys the work of a new generation of black artists and features the voices of a diverse group of curators at the cutting edge of contemporary art. As passionate collectors, Bernard I. Lumpkin and Carmine D. Boccuzzi have championed several emerging artists of African descent through patronage and advocacy. But until now, there has never been an opportunity to reflect on the scope and impact of their acclaimed collection. Young, Gifted and Black is edited by writer Antwaun Sargent and features more than 100 artworks in all media that explore representation, race and the history of art.

Rijks, Masters of the Golden Age

A tribute to 17th Century Dutch masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum's renowned art gallery. Now in this 4th edition: 20 new pages featuring two famous wedding paintings of Marten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit created by Rembrandt in 1634. This book brings the reader face to face with more than 60 iconic paintings such as Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid. This edition combines both photographs of the paintings and interviews with contemporary critical thinkers from the worlds of philosophy, art, film, food, trend, business and design, explaining how their perceptions of the world have been influenced by these paintings. With writings by Anton Corbijn, Jimmy Nelson, Erwin Olaf and many more, among others.

Rimowa

The luxury aluminum cases over the years. To be exact: 100 years. The signature cases are forever in the design lexicon. Since its inception in 1898 in Cologne, Germany, RIMOWA has been at the forefront of innovation, with a heritage characterized by manufacturing luggage of the highest quality for travelers of every era. Throughout the twentieth century and to this day, RIMOWA has always confronted revolutions in transportation with a pragmatic, industrial and modern approach. From locomotives and steamships of the past to the jetliners of today and beyond, its expertly crafted cases combine clear streamlined design with technical prowess. This new volume highlights a selection of the most iconic pieces from RIMOWA's archives through captivating, never-before-published photographs taken exclusively for this publication, enriched by illustrations and other vintage brand material.