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More is More: Memphis, Maximalism, and New Wave Design

Claire Bingham

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Description:Pump up the postmodernism! Instantly recognizable and never, ever boring, Memphis is one of the most important design movements of the 20th century. Founded by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, the Memphis Group put forward a visionary new approach to design, defining the '80s with its radical combinations of shapes, materials, and patterns. Serving up kooky design that's eclectic yet tightly curated, the Memphis look is exuberant, outrageous, and entertaining. Who doesn't want a bit of that?Spanning the worlds of interiors, furniture, fashion, and graphics, this new design book explores how the rule-breaking Memphis aesthetic continues to shape the modern creative scene. It started with Millennial Pink. Now the sweet shop colors, terrazzo floors, and curved cartoon shapes have been given a black outline and made graphic and cool.In More is More, editor Claire Bingham curates iconic Memphis designs and interiors alongside contemporary projects steeped in the effervescent Memphis mood. Step inside stunning, postmodernism-loving homes, studios, and hotels, capturing the Memphis spirit with their hello-there hues, vive la diff�rence mindset, and flamboyantcreativity - all hopefully, in the teeth of good taste. And along the way, hear from fashion-forward creatives embracing the Memphis look, as well as from Memphis Group founding member Peter Shire--a man who knows that stripes make you happy. Shire shares the storiesbehind the signature high-energy style and tells us how the '80s vibe has impacted his life and work. For both the leaders and followers of the New Wave, Memphis is more than a style. It's an attitude.Claire Bingham is a design and beauty journalist who writes about architecture, interiors, and perfume for several publications worldwide. Before becoming an author with her first book Modern Living and most recently A Scented World, she was the Homes Editorfor Elle Decoration U.K. and her work has been featured in international glossies, including Vogue Italia and Architectural Digest. Scouring the globe for inspiring stories and discovering the talents behind the scenes, she is most interested in beautifully crafted and characterful design that fits with our emotional needs.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with More is More: Memphis, Maximalism, and New Wave Design. To get started finding More is More: Memphis, Maximalism, and New Wave Design, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Pump up the postmodernism! Instantly recognizable and never, ever boring, Memphis is one of the most important design movements of the 20th century. Founded by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, the Memphis Group put forward a visionary new approach to design, defining the '80s with its radical combinations of shapes, materials, and patterns. Serving up kooky design that's eclectic yet tightly curated, the Memphis look is exuberant, outrageous, and entertaining. Who doesn't want a bit of that?Spanning the worlds of interiors, furniture, fashion, and graphics, this new design book explores how the rule-breaking Memphis aesthetic continues to shape the modern creative scene. It started with Millennial Pink. Now the sweet shop colors, terrazzo floors, and curved cartoon shapes have been given a black outline and made graphic and cool.In More is More, editor Claire Bingham curates iconic Memphis designs and interiors alongside contemporary projects steeped in the effervescent Memphis mood. Step inside stunning, postmodernism-loving homes, studios, and hotels, capturing the Memphis spirit with their hello-there hues, vive la diff�rence mindset, and flamboyantcreativity - all hopefully, in the teeth of good taste. And along the way, hear from fashion-forward creatives embracing the Memphis look, as well as from Memphis Group founding member Peter Shire--a man who knows that stripes make you happy. Shire shares the storiesbehind the signature high-energy style and tells us how the '80s vibe has impacted his life and work. For both the leaders and followers of the New Wave, Memphis is more than a style. It's an attitude.Claire Bingham is a design and beauty journalist who writes about architecture, interiors, and perfume for several publications worldwide. Before becoming an author with her first book Modern Living and most recently A Scented World, she was the Homes Editorfor Elle Decoration U.K. and her work has been featured in international glossies, including Vogue Italia and Architectural Digest. Scouring the globe for inspiring stories and discovering the talents behind the scenes, she is most interested in beautifully crafted and characterful design that fits with our emotional needs.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with More is More: Memphis, Maximalism, and New Wave Design. To get started finding More is More: Memphis, Maximalism, and New Wave Design, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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