Rijks, Masters of the Golden Age 2016

Marcel Wanders

PaperLeather
50 ⨯ 70 cm
ConditionExcellent
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Scriptum Art Books

• About the artwork
  Printed in a limited edition of  2.500 copies with a table by designed by Marcel Wanders. 
  440 pages in English, coloured and detailed. Handmade in leather. With a special designed table stand by Marcel Wanders
  Numbered and signed
  Inclusive a book 'Behind the scenes'
  
  "This book is about how the greatest masterpieces influence how we see the world today." Marcel Wanders.
  An un paralelled book that pays homage to th 17th Century Dutch masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum¹s prestigious Gallery of Honour. This seminal book is an exploration into how these truly great pieces of art still influence the way we perceive the modern world today.
  The book brings us eye to eye with over 60 iconic paintings such as Rembrandt's Nightwatch and Vermeer's Milkmaid. Each piece is experienced up close with the most surprising detail, as the finest printing techniques and thoughtful perspectives transport these paintings from a different age and vividly bring them to life. Leading contemporary critical thinkers from the worlds of philosophy, art, film, food, trend, business and design explain how their perception of the world has been influenced by these paintings with each of the 27 renowned experts focusing on an individual artwork.
  Featuring writings of Ferran Adrià, David Allen, Alain de Botton, Anton Corbijn, Angela Missoni, Jimmy Nelson, Erwin Olaf and many more, the testimonies add a new way of seeing not only these masterpieces, but also life itself. The book sets a new benchmark for art books with its materials, production techniques and contemporary writings. Lavishly produced in genuine leather, beautiful hand-written calligraphy, and the finest printing technique and paper.
  
  This Limited Edition (2.500 copies worldwide) at 35 kilograms has silver plating and is printed with the finest inks.
  
  With a specially designed table stand and a Behind the Scenesbook, in which the 27 stories of thought leaders and masters of crafts can be read.
• About the artist

  Marcel Wanders (Boxtel, 1963) is international renowned for his product, furniture and interior designs, and art direction. He graduated cum laude from the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (now ArtEZ) in Arnhem in 1988 after being expelled from the Eindhoven Design Academy. In 1995 he openend his studio in Amsterdam, quickly coming to worldwide attention in 1996 for his Knotted Chair, in which a high tech material is combined with a low-tech macramé technique. Since 2001 Wanders has also worked as an art director for Moooi, the successful interior label of which he is co-owner. Today his dreamlike designs, referencing to well-known styles from the past, have particularly succes abroad and he works for internationally renowned brands such as Alessi, Moroso, KLM, Swarovski, Marks & Spencer, Puma, Kartell. In addition Wanders has worked on interior projects such as the VIP room of the Dutch pavilion at the World Fair in Hannover (2000), the Mondrian Hotel Miami (2008) and the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel (2012).

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