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Best art book stores around the world
Check the world's coolest book stores. 1605 Publishers team have assembled 7 beautifully designed book shops in Brussels, Paris, London, New York, Amsterdam, Antwerp or Marseille that are regular shops, but also art platforms, publishing houses and exhibition spaces. -
The world's first bookstand
The world's first bookstand was created already in 1881 by the American inventor La Verne Noyes. One of his breakthrough inventions was a book holder designed to support large books such as dictionaries or thick religious books, open or closed. -
Paris Photo 2021 Highlights
This year's long-awaited 24th Paris Photo edition that took place on the 11th through 14th November was situated in a different place from the usual Grand Palais exhibition hall. This time, the event happened on the Champ-de-Mars with the view of the Eiffel Tower. 1605 Publishers team was there to document the event. -
Three art books for inspiration
1605 Publishers selected three favourite art books that can be useful for anyone who works with art from artists themselves to designers and even brand strategists. "The Story of Art" by Ernst Gombrich, "Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History" by Lynn Gamwell, "A Dictionary of Colour Combinations" by Sanzo Wada. -
Mark Rothko | Beyond the colour
Born in1903, Mark Rothko would be 118 today. He tragically ended his life at the age of 66, leaving us with 836 known paintings that were created over his life span. This is around 18 paintings a year, more than one per month. Despite his dedication and intense art production, Mark Rothko didn't attend an art school. However, he has always been associated with... -
"Rhythm": Q&A | Bastiaan Woudt
Bastiaan Woudt A renowned Dutch photographer Bastiaan Woudt (b.1987) began his photographic journey both by devouring photography books and experimenting with different photographic techniques. He explored his artistic instinct and gathered a unique vision by diving into the work of Irving Penn and Richard Avedon. Passionately putting the knowledge of the masters into practice and applying to it his contemporary... -
Who is Lina Bo Bardi?
Famous works: SESC Pompéia (1986), Glass House/Casa de Vidro (1951), MASP/Sao Paulo Museum of Art (1960) Architects inspired by Lina Bo Bardi: Kazuyo Sejima, Yoshiharu Tsukamoto Women in architecture We live in the era of feminism and female empowerment. But how many of us can actually name off the top of our head a famous woman architect, designer, or photographer? Not... -
Three best inspirational movies
Nothing inspires better than a good movie. 1605 Publishers presents the three best inspirational movies of all time. They aren't just any regular movies but real art pieces, moving photographs and a storehouse of countless ideas, dreams and inspiration. Last Year in Marienbad, The Seventh Seal and Nostalghia. -
Shaping ideas | Interview with Vincent van Duysen
Vincent Van Duysen Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen was born in Lokeren in 1962. After earning a degree from the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture, Ghent, he worked with Aldo Cibic in Milan, followed by a collaboration with Jean De Meulder in Antwerp, Belgium. In 1989, Vincent Van Duysen has established his studio which today has grown into a team of... -
Bastiaan Woudt: exhibition & book "Rhythm" at MENDO
"Rhythm" A 10-year retrospective of the Dutch photographer Bastiaan Woudt (b. 1987, The Netherlands) that includes images from different projects like Tino, Mukono, Caravan, Peak to name but a few. See "Rhythm" exhibition at MENDO in Amsterdam until the end of December and get your signed copy of the book "Rhythm" that comes in two different covers Carlos and Rhythm... -
In Praise of Shadows
In search of inspiration? Read our review of "In Praise of Shadows" by the Japanese writer Junichiro Tanizaki (1886–1965). At 1605 Publishers we praise minimalistic aesthetics, natural materials and a soft colour palette. We are inspired by art compositions that have light and shadow interplay like works of Avant-garde artists of the 1920s like László Moholy-Nagy, Man Ray, Aleksander Rodchenko to name only... -
How to publish a photobook | Interview with Thirza Schaap
Thirza SchaapDutch artist Thirza Schaap is represented by Bildhalle gallery in Switzerland and in the Netherlands. Schaap recently published her photobook "Plastic Ocean" which visually tells a story of a consequences of mass consumption and the overuse of plastic that pollutes ocean and causes major problems for its inhabitants. In her interview, she talks about her experience of printing and... -
Studio Brent Lee
Studio Brent Lee Architectural & interior design Studio Brent Lee is based in Sydney, Australia with other branches in Doha, Qatar and Joshua Tree, California. Brent Lee's approach to an interior space is minimalistic and refined with only the necessary structure and furnishings. All the materials used by the designers follow the natural palette and made of natural materials, apart... -
George Mayer
George Mayer Photographer and designer George Mayer (1985) is from Nizhny Tagil, Russia. He holds a Degree in environmental design from the Ural College of Arts and Crafts. Mayer is also a member of the Russian Union of Art Photographers. In 2017, George Mayer won one of the most prestigious world photography contests Sony World Photography Awards where with the... -
Tim Verhallen
Tim Verhallen The photographer Tim Verhallen loves being around people to discover diverse characters and personalities and study different appearances. This, together with powerful and fresh energy and the knowledge of lighting and technical aspects of photography, inspires him to create images that are contemporary yet classic. Among his clients are Benchellal, ELLE, Fucking Young, Harpers Bazaar, Hunger Magazine, Mojeh Magazine, Nike,... -
Maura Sullivan
Maura Sullivan Born in Hartford Connecticut, Maura Sullivan graduated from Syracuse University and has attended the International School of Photography. She currently lives in New York, New York. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and is widely exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions in the United States, Argentina, The Netherlands, Poland,... -
Thirza Schaap | Plastic Ocean
Thirza Schaap Represented by Bildhalle gallery in Zurich and Amsterdam, the Dutch artist Thirza Schaap had a conversation with 1605 Publishers. In the interview, she talks about her art and climate awareness project "Plastic Ocean". The body of work combines sculpture with photography and reveals human interchanging relationship with plastic waste and its overwhelming presence in our lives. Almost all...
