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THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 5.30 PM ETPlease Join us for a LIVE IN PERSON event with author Florence Spurling, in conversation with Yvonne Watson from Parsons School of Design  presenting Designing Knitted Tetiles —on sale by 08/10 from Laurence King Publishing.Please RSVP at bookstore@rizzoliusa.comRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES:In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required. --------------------Designing Knitted Textiles, guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts.Part 1 offers a practical introduction to the subject, with step-by-steps and detailed information on tools, stitch types, fibres and techniques. Part 2 covers colour, pattern, texture, structure and embellishment, highlighting a range of designs from traditional styles such as Fair Isle to the most intricate lace or unusual 3D effects. Finally, Part 3 delves into the construction elements needed to create garments and accessories.About the author: Florence Spurling is a British textile designer based in New York, where she runs her own design studio. Florence specializes in knitted textiles, embroidery, and embellishment. She has a Masters from the Royal College of Art, London, and has taught at various institutions including Parsons and Pratt in New York.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 5.30 PM ETPlease Join us for a LIVE IN PERSON event with author Florence Spurling, in conversation with Yvonne Watson from Parsons School of Design  presenting Designing Knitted Tetiles —on sale by 08/10 from Laurence King Publishing.Please RSVP at bookstore@rizzoliusa.comRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES:In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required. --------------------Designing Knitted Textiles, guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts.Part 1 offers a practical introduction to the subject, with step-by-steps and detailed information on tools, stitch types, fibres and techniques. Part 2 covers colour, pattern, texture, structure and embellishment, highlighting a range of designs from traditional styles such as Fair Isle to the most intricate lace or unusual 3D effects. Finally, Part 3 delves into the construction elements needed to create garments and accessories.About the author: Florence Spurling is a British textile designer based in New York, where she runs her own design studio. Florence specializes in knitted textiles, embroidery, and embellishment. She has a Masters from the Royal College of Art, London, and has taught at various institutions including Parsons and Pratt in New York.

 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 6PMPlease join us for a in-person event, Peter Kayafas will be in conversation with Sasha Wolf, celebrating the publication of PETER KAYAFAS: CONEY ISLAND WATERDANCEPlease register hereRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES:In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required. --------------------THIS COLLECTION OF 30 PHOTOGRAPHS by American photographer Peter Kayafas depicts people swimming in the ocean at Coney Island, a location that has long served as a source of inspiration and fascination for artists. Made over the course of many summers in the 1990s and 2000s, and one particular winter during which Kayafas was a member of Coney Island’s legendary Polar Bear Club (the oldest winter bathing club in the United States), the photographs are filled with energy, movement, grace, and a surprising intimacy. Using a waterproof camera, hidden just below the ocean’s surface, Kayafas captures candid snapshots of unsuspecting beachgoers. His focus on the swimmers over a period of two decades provides an extended insight into the elemental relationship people have with water.Peter Kayafas is a photographer, publisher, curator and teacher who lives in New York City where he is the Director of the Eakins Press Foundation. He is a Guggenheim Fellow (2019), and his photographs have been widely exhibited, and are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art; the Brooklyn Museum of Art; The New York Public Library; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the New Orleans Museum of Art; and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others. He has taught photography at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn since 2000 and is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Corporation of Yaddo. Peter Kayafas: Coney Island Waterdance (Purple Martin Press, 2021) is his fifth monograph. Sasha Wolf has been a gallery owner and artists' representative in New York City for twenty years. She represents 17 photographic artists, whom she advises and collaborates with on exhibitions, book projects, grant proposals and career goals. Sasha is a frequent reviewer and lecturer for leading art institutions, universities and fairs, and conducts workshops around the country on professional practices and project development. Sasha’s book, PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice (Aperture 2019), is in its 3rd printing. She currently hosts a popular podcast of the same name. Prior to her work in the fine art photography world, Sasha was a writer, director and producer in the film and television industries and an award winning short filmmaker. Her last short film, Joe, was nominated for the Palme d'Or du court métrage at Cannes and has screened all over the world.

 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 6PMPlease join us for a in-person event, Peter Kayafas will be in conversation with Sasha Wolf, celebrating the publication of PETER KAYAFAS: CONEY ISLAND WATERDANCEPlease register hereRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES:In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required. --------------------THIS COLLECTION OF 30 PHOTOGRAPHS by American photographer Peter Kayafas depicts people swimming in the ocean at Coney Island, a location that has long served as a source of inspiration and fascination for artists. Made over the course of many summers in the 1990s and 2000s, and one particular winter during which Kayafas was a member of Coney Island’s legendary Polar Bear Club (the oldest winter bathing club in the United States), the photographs are filled with energy, movement, grace, and a surprising intimacy. Using a waterproof camera, hidden just below the ocean’s surface, Kayafas captures candid snapshots of unsuspecting beachgoers. His focus on the swimmers over a period of two decades provides an extended insight into the elemental relationship people have with water.Peter Kayafas is a photographer, publisher, curator and teacher who lives in New York City where he is the Director of the Eakins Press Foundation. He is a Guggenheim Fellow (2019), and his photographs have been widely exhibited, and are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art; the Brooklyn Museum of Art; The New York Public Library; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the New Orleans Museum of Art; and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others. He has taught photography at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn since 2000 and is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Corporation of Yaddo. Peter Kayafas: Coney Island Waterdance (Purple Martin Press, 2021) is his fifth monograph. Sasha Wolf has been a gallery owner and artists' representative in New York City for twenty years. She represents 17 photographic artists, whom she advises and collaborates with on exhibitions, book projects, grant proposals and career goals. Sasha is a frequent reviewer and lecturer for leading art institutions, universities and fairs, and conducts workshops around the country on professional practices and project development. Sasha’s book, PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice (Aperture 2019), is in its 3rd printing. She currently hosts a popular podcast of the same name. Prior to her work in the fine art photography world, Sasha was a writer, director and producer in the film and television industries and an award winning short filmmaker. Her last short film, Joe, was nominated for the Palme d'Or du court métrage at Cannes and has screened all over the world.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 6PMPlease join us for a in-person event with Laird Borrelli-Persson presenting "Marimekko" in celebration of the 70th Annniversary of the fashion brand. Please Register HereRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES:In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required. --------------------Published on the 70th anniversary of the Marimekko brand, this book surveys the classic design collaborations, patterns, and vibrant textiles from the much-loved Finnish lifestyle design houseMarimekko held its first fashion show in 1951, where the clean lines and bright patterns made waves on the Scandinavian fashion scene. By 1960, Jacqueline Kennedy was wearing Marimekko, and the brand established itself as a global presence, frequently being featured in Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. Over the past seventy years, Marimekko has created some of the most distinctive patterns in the design industry. Drawing on the wealth of Marimekko’s archives, this volume showcases over one hundred iconic patterns and includes never-before-seen imagery. Four distinct sections guide the reader from the Marimekko philosophy and lifestyle; to its printing factory in Herttoniemi, Finland; on to a rich sourcebook of pattern; and finally to the brand’s ultra-sustainable, super-creative future. In-depth case studies are included throughout, showing how Marimekko collaborates with designers to bring their patterns from sketchbook to final print, and the means by which they are manufactured, from sketchbook to screenprinted fabric. This fully illustrated brand history and design resource is essential reading for any lover of print and pattern.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 6PMPlease join us for an in person event with architect Tom Kligerman in conversation with Dan Rubinstein presenting "As I see it. A life in detours"About the Book:Presents stories behind the images including exclusive artwork and previously unseen imagesEndorsed by celebrated interior designer, Kelly Wearstler and Amy Astley, the editor of Architectural DigestQR codes link images to the sites of buildings and evolving video content“This is the travel photography book for our digital age. Tom's incredible eye for capturing historical detail creates captivating imagery for the ultimate in escapist pleasure.” - Kelly Wearstler, Interior Designer“A true Renaissance man, Tom shares his vast architectural knowledge, artistic talent, and sense of humor in photographs and watercolors.”- Amy Astley, editor-in-chief, Architectural Digest This book is a celebration of the power of the smartphone camera combined with Thomas A. Kligerman's unique eye. Tom is a New York architect who adores travel and the different cultures of the world, recording vibrant details and evocative scenes on his device as he journeys from India to New Mexico, from Beaux-Arts monuments to rustic barns, from ocean to mountaintop.The images have been curated into dynamic pairs that spark a conversation about the world and the different ways of seeing it. They are accompanied by Tom's reflections, and those of his Instagram followers, in a series of captions, comments and mini essays.More inspiration from the digital world come in the form of QR codes, used throughout the book to transport readers from the printed page to sites in the online universe, in a magical mystery tour of stimulating experience. Readers will never know what to expect or what they will find.This book is a child of the pandemic, a time when people could only dream of traveling or relive past experiences, as Tom has done, from his camera roll. It rejoices in both the potential of new media and the physical pleasure given by a beautifully made and structured book, a new take on the notion of armchair travel – exuberant, witty and expert.About the Author:Thomas A. Kligerman Partner, Ike Kligerman BarkleyThomas A. Kligerman was raised in Connecticut and New Mexico, and spent years in France and England as a student. These experiences sparked his interest in the rich history of domestic architecture, gardens and landscapes. Before co-founding Ike Kligerman Barkley, Tom worked for Robert A. M. Stern Architects and received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and his Master of Architecture from Yale School of Architecture. He is passionate about the design process, and loves studying and creating architectural models. He serves on the boards of a number of charitable and educational institutions. Tom and his family enjoy summer weekends racing sailboats on the coast of Rhode Island.About the Guest:Dan Rubinstein is a writer, editor, and consultant based in New York specializing in design, architecture, art, and culture. He was most recently the Home & Design Director at Departures magazine (Meredith), and was previously the Editor-in-Chief of the biannual design magazine Surface. For more than 20 years in media, he has contributed to a variety of publications, such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, T Magazine, Departures, Architectural Digest, Modern, Cultured, Interior Design, Dwell, Modern, Frame, New York, and others. His first book “This Is Not a House” was published by Rizzoli in 2015. Rubinstein was also a former editor in the interiors department of Condé Nast’s House & Garden (2003–2006). As a freelance curator, he guest-organized “The Home Front: American Design Now” at the Museum of Arts and Design for three years, which culminated in a physical exhibition titled “After the Museum” in 2013. He has also served as a guest critic and lecturer at design schools such as Parsons, Syracuse University, and the Rhode Island School of Design.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 6PMPlease join us for an in person event with architect Tom Kligerman in conversation with Dan Rubinstein presenting "As I see it. A life in detours"About the Book:Presents stories behind the images including exclusive artwork and previously unseen imagesEndorsed by celebrated interior designer, Kelly Wearstler and Amy Astley, the editor of Architectural DigestQR codes link images to the sites of buildings and evolving video content“This is the travel photography book for our digital age. Tom's incredible eye for capturing historical detail creates captivating imagery for the ultimate in escapist pleasure.” - Kelly Wearstler, Interior Designer“A true Renaissance man, Tom shares his vast architectural knowledge, artistic talent, and sense of humor in photographs and watercolors.”- Amy Astley, editor-in-chief, Architectural Digest This book is a celebration of the power of the smartphone camera combined with Thomas A. Kligerman's unique eye. Tom is a New York architect who adores travel and the different cultures of the world, recording vibrant details and evocative scenes on his device as he journeys from India to New Mexico, from Beaux-Arts monuments to rustic barns, from ocean to mountaintop.The images have been curated into dynamic pairs that spark a conversation about the world and the different ways of seeing it. They are accompanied by Tom's reflections, and those of his Instagram followers, in a series of captions, comments and mini essays.More inspiration from the digital world come in the form of QR codes, used throughout the book to transport readers from the printed page to sites in the online universe, in a magical mystery tour of stimulating experience. Readers will never know what to expect or what they will find.This book is a child of the pandemic, a time when people could only dream of traveling or relive past experiences, as Tom has done, from his camera roll. It rejoices in both the potential of new media and the physical pleasure given by a beautifully made and structured book, a new take on the notion of armchair travel – exuberant, witty and expert.About the Author:Thomas A. Kligerman Partner, Ike Kligerman BarkleyThomas A. Kligerman was raised in Connecticut and New Mexico, and spent years in France and England as a student. These experiences sparked his interest in the rich history of domestic architecture, gardens and landscapes. Before co-founding Ike Kligerman Barkley, Tom worked for Robert A. M. Stern Architects and received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and his Master of Architecture from Yale School of Architecture. He is passionate about the design process, and loves studying and creating architectural models. He serves on the boards of a number of charitable and educational institutions. Tom and his family enjoy summer weekends racing sailboats on the coast of Rhode Island.About the Guest:Dan Rubinstein is a writer, editor, and consultant based in New York specializing in design, architecture, art, and culture. He was most recently the Home & Design Director at Departures magazine (Meredith), and was previously the Editor-in-Chief of the biannual design magazine Surface. For more than 20 years in media, he has contributed to a variety of publications, such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, T Magazine, Departures, Architectural Digest, Modern, Cultured, Interior Design, Dwell, Modern, Frame, New York, and others. His first book “This Is Not a House” was published by Rizzoli in 2015. Rubinstein was also a former editor in the interiors department of Condé Nast’s House & Garden (2003–2006). As a freelance curator, he guest-organized “The Home Front: American Design Now” at the Museum of Arts and Design for three years, which culminated in a physical exhibition titled “After the Museum” in 2013. He has also served as a guest critic and lecturer at design schools such as Parsons, Syracuse University, and the Rhode Island School of Design.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 6PMPlease join us for an in-person event with author and architect Tom Kligerman in conversation with Dan Rubinstein celebrating the publication of "As I see it. A Life in Detours"Please Register HereRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES:In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required. --------------------This book is a celebration of the power of the smartphone camera combined with Thomas A. Kligerman's unique eye. Tom is a New York architect who adores travel and the different cultures of the world, recording vibrant details and evocative scenes on his device as he journeys from India to New Mexico, from Beaux-Arts monuments to rustic barns, from ocean to mountaintop.The images have been curated into dynamic pairs that spark a conversation about the world and the different ways of seeing it. They are accompanied by Tom's reflections, and those of his Instagram followers, in a series of captions, comments and mini essays.More inspiration from the digital world come in the form of QR codes, used throughout the book to transport readers from the printed page to sites in the online universe, in a magical mystery tour of stimulating experience. Readers will never know what to expect or what they will find.This book is a child of the pandemic, a time when people could only dream of traveling or relive past experiences, as Tom has done, from his camera roll. It rejoices in both the potential of new media and the physical pleasure given by a beautifully made and structured book, a new take on the notion of armchair travel – exuberant, witty and expert.About the AuthorThomas A. Kligerman is an accomplished architect based in New York City. He was raised in a New England college town before moving to the high desert of New Mexico. Tom is an extensive traveler, having lived in France, England and most recently at The American Academy in Rome as a visiting scholar. From Japan to Cuba and Iceland to India he continues to make his way around the world. His work combines traditional and modern design and has been published in two monographs, Ike Kligerman Barkley: Houses and The New Shingled House. When not traveling, he enjoys cycling, water coloring, classic cars, cocktails and spending time with his family escaping to the coast of Rhode Island

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 6PMPlease join us for an in-person event with author and architect Tom Kligerman in conversation with Dan Rubinstein celebrating the publication of "As I see it. A Life in Detours"Please Register HereRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES:In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required. --------------------This book is a celebration of the power of the smartphone camera combined with Thomas A. Kligerman's unique eye. Tom is a New York architect who adores travel and the different cultures of the world, recording vibrant details and evocative scenes on his device as he journeys from India to New Mexico, from Beaux-Arts monuments to rustic barns, from ocean to mountaintop.The images have been curated into dynamic pairs that spark a conversation about the world and the different ways of seeing it. They are accompanied by Tom's reflections, and those of his Instagram followers, in a series of captions, comments and mini essays.More inspiration from the digital world come in the form of QR codes, used throughout the book to transport readers from the printed page to sites in the online universe, in a magical mystery tour of stimulating experience. Readers will never know what to expect or what they will find.This book is a child of the pandemic, a time when people could only dream of traveling or relive past experiences, as Tom has done, from his camera roll. It rejoices in both the potential of new media and the physical pleasure given by a beautifully made and structured book, a new take on the notion of armchair travel – exuberant, witty and expert.About the AuthorThomas A. Kligerman is an accomplished architect based in New York City. He was raised in a New England college town before moving to the high desert of New Mexico. Tom is an extensive traveler, having lived in France, England and most recently at The American Academy in Rome as a visiting scholar. From Japan to Cuba and Iceland to India he continues to make his way around the world. His work combines traditional and modern design and has been published in two monographs, Ike Kligerman Barkley: Houses and The New Shingled House. When not traveling, he enjoys cycling, water coloring, classic cars, cocktails and spending time with his family escaping to the coast of Rhode Island

 POSTPONEDPlease join us for an in-person event with Winka Dubbeldam founding partner of Archi-Tectonics NYC, LLC presenting "Strange Objects. New Solids and Massive Forms”,  published by Actar, Spain. A panel discussion moderated by Ferda Kolatan Associate Professor at Weitzman Architecture University of Pennsylvania, will follow with book designer Jonathan Jackson of WSDIA, editor Julia van den Hout from Original Copy and Dubbeldam will follow. A small reception will conclude the event.Please Register HereRIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES: In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of sixteen will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass.  Registration will be required.  About the Book:The object as solid, having three dimensions, is not just a different formal trend, but a paradigm shift; a reconceiving of how the architectural object is produced and experienced, changing the very concept of objectivity and meaning of architecture. This book celebrates the potential of the strange object, which finds its origin in the proto-space―the moment between the becoming of the idea and the ultimate shape it takes; the state of the still obscure and ‘uninhibited’ object outside the established framework of signification. As seen through an examination of 10 projects by Archi-Tectonics, this strange object is proof of the very capacity of the object to generate new habits and meanings. For close to a century, modernism was the norm, presented to culturally aware citizens as the expression of modern life. It arrived hand in hand with medical advances, mass standardization, and a shared ideal of what the ease and speed of the modern lifestyle could offer. Only in the early years of the 21st century did our widespread allegiance begin to shift away from modernism and towards a new social realm. The digital revolution introduced online societies, niche cultures, and digital design. Digital manufacturing facilitated opportunities of surface patterning and the fabrication of one-off special building components, removing the constraints of standardization in the construction industry and celebrating the experimental. Testing designs through prototypes allows for a much more informed decision-making process. The focus is on precise, rigorous research and development, rather than representational models. Now, after nearly two decades of implementing digital tools, we have reached a new platform where digital design and robotic production are the norm, and by extension, digital craft and integral design are as the future. This has been particularly important in the rethinking of advanced digital design processes. As showcased and examined in Strange Objects, New Solids and Massive Forms, from the earliest projects and regardless of scale, Archi-Tectonics has valued performance over form, design intelligence over style. Through prototypes and mock-ups, process documentation and testimonials, the book presents 10 current and recent projects that celebrate the particular and singular over the ideal and universal. With Contributions of Manuel DeLanda, Jonathan JacksonAbout the Author: Winka Dubbeldam, MArch, MsAAD, is the founder and partner of the WBE certified New York firm Archi-Tectonics NYC, LLC with offices in the US, the Netherlands and China. Dubbeldam is widely known for her award-winning work, recognized as much for its design excellence as for its use of smart building systems, sustainable materials, and innovative structures. Archi-Tectonics recently won the Asian Games Design Competition in Hangzhou China [2018], with a 116-acre park, five buildings and two stadiums, under construction to open in 2022. The Asian Games Design recently won the PLAN Award 2020, and the A+ Award by Architizer. The 512GW Townhouse won the RTF Award 2020 [Rethinking The Future] and INSCAPE won the THA 2019 Hospitality Award. Dubbeldam is also the Chair and Miller Professor at the Weitzman School of Design’s Department of Architecture  [2013-..] and Director of the Advanced Research and Innovation [ARI] lab, both at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has gathered an international network of innovative research and design professionals.  She was named one of the Design Intelligence 30 Most Admired Educators 2015. Currently, Dubbeldam is the External Examiner at the Bartlett UCL London, Juror for the PLAN Awards, and the Chair of the Panel of Jurors for the “Project of the Year Award 2020” by the Architecture of Israel Quarterly with the European Union [2020]. The work is published in numerous international architecture and design periodicals, as well as in the three monographs; Winka Dubbeldam, Architect (010 Publishers, Rotterdam, 1996), AT-INdex (Princeton ArchitecturalPress, NYC, 2006), and Archi-Tectonics (DAAB publishers, 2010).