Peter Marino, the renowned architect, celebrated the launch of his book, Ten Modern Houses, at a recent Phaidon event. This article delves into Phaidon’s spring event highlights, showcasing Marino’s book launch alongside other notable gatherings featuring figures like Marc Jacobs and Mario Sorrenti.
Phaidon, a leading publisher of art and culture books, hosted a series of high-profile events this spring. Among them was the celebration of Peter Marino’s latest book, Ten Modern Houses, at Sotheby’s. This event, alongside others detailed below, underscores Phaidon’s commitment to showcasing prominent figures in design, fashion, and photography.
Marc Jacobs and Mario Sorrenti Celebrate “Kate”
At Bookmarc in New York City’s West Village, fashion icon Marc Jacobs hosted fellow creative Mario Sorrenti for a book signing. The event celebrated the reprint of Sorrenti’s photography book, Kate, offering an intimate look at Kate Moss’s early career through Sorrenti’s lens. The book captures the nascent supermodel’s elegance and charisma, making it a significant piece of fashion history.
Celebrating Product Design with “Designed for Life”
Phaidon also celebrated the release of Designed for Life: The World’s Best Product Designers at The New York EDITION. The event, attended by designers and Rhode Island School of Design faculty, toasted the book and its editor, Kelsey Keith, Herman Miller’s creative director. The book highlights innovative product design, showcasing a diverse range of talent and influential creations.
Martin Parr’s “Fashion Faux Parr” Launch in Paris
Across the Atlantic, Le Bon Marché in Paris hosted the launch of Martin Parr’s Fashion Faux Parr. This compilation showcases the Magnum photographer’s extensive and impressive fashion photography, brought together for the first time in a single volume. Parr’s unique perspective on fashion offers a compelling visual narrative.
Phaidon at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
Phaidon partnered with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) for its 35th edition, creating a dedicated library space designed by Rodolfo Agrella. This curated collection of Phaidon’s design books allowed visitors to explore a range of publications highlighting contemporary design trends and influential designers.
This spring, Phaidon’s events successfully brought together leading figures in various creative fields. From architecture with Peter Marino to fashion photography with Mario Sorrenti and documentary photography with Martin Parr, these gatherings highlighted Phaidon’s dedication to publishing compelling works and fostering creative communities.
