Designing the V&A: The Museum as a Work of Art, 1857–1909
2026-09-02
Julius Bryant’s Designing the V&A examines how architecture, engineering and decoration transformed the South Kensington museum into a work of art.Read More →
China Design Now
2026-08-29
China Design Now examines architecture, fashion, graphics and urban change across Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing in a landmark V&A publication.Read More →
The Great Exhibition in Art: Picturing the First World’s Fair, 1851
2026-08-24
Julius Bryant’s The Great Exhibition in Art examines how paintings, prints, guidebooks and souvenirs shaped the public memory of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Crystal Palace and modern exhibition culture.Read More →
Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
2026-08-24
Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro is a hardcover by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (Author), published by Phaidon Press. This major monograph surveys moreRead More →
Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988
2026-08-24
Award-Winning British Design 1957-1988 is a hardcover by Lily Crowther (Author), published by Victoria & Albert Museum. Lily Crowther surveys winners of Britain’s annual DesignsRead More →
Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Interiors, Taste and Design
2026-08-23
A closer look at Architectural Digest at 100, the lavish visual archive tracing a century of iconic interiors, influential designers, landmark architects and editorial photography.Read More →
Cézanne Drawing Hardcover: MoMA Catalogue
2026-07-02
This exhibition showcases Paul Cézanne‘s groundbreaking drawings, highlighting his experimental techniques, engagement with observers, and the transformative process behind his artistic practice throughout his career.Read More →
Shoemaker of Dreams: The Autobiography of Salvatore Ferragamo
2026-07-02
Shoemaker of Dreams recounts Salvatore Ferragamo‘s transformation from village shoemaker to fashion icon, emphasising his innovative approach to comfortable, stylish footwear that respects the human body.Read More →
Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025 by Victionary
2026-07-01
Victionary’s monograph, “Stockholm Design Lab: 1998–2025,” explores the agency’s identity systems, design philosophy, and creative processes, showcasing contemporary Scandinavian design‘s significance and accessibility.Read More →
Essential Reading in Applied & Decorative Arts
2026-01-04
The post presents a curated reading list on applied and decorative arts, emphasizing foundational texts that offer scholarly insights and historical context for design as material culture.Read More →