Past Events

How to Exi(s)t: A Poet’s Memoir by Truong Tran

Join us for a conversation with Truong Tran to celebrate his new book, an autobiography in reverse, and ultimately an examination of the volatile relationship between memory and the present moment.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Truong Tran, Margaret Rhee, and Joseph O. Legaspi
HOW TO EXI(S)T: A POET'S MEMOIR by Truong Tran
Post Company: Character Studies

Rizzoli Bookstore is delighted to host Jou-Yie Chou, Leigh Salem, and Ruben Caldwell, founding partners of Post Company, to celebrate the new book, a beautifully illustrated monograph conveying the firm's signature projects. The conversation will be moderated by Spencer Bailey, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Jou-Yie Chou, Leigh Salem, Ruben Caldwell, and Spencer Bailey
Post Company: Character Studies
Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery

Join the Rizzoli bookstore for a conversation between Valentina Castellani and Tobias Meyer, to celebrate Castellani's new book Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery, published by Gagosian. An illustrated survey that traces the evolution of the Western art market from the medieval era to the present day, Trading Beauty analyzes how the social, cultural, religious, and economic circumstances of different periods have defined models of art production, validation, and valuation. Castellani peppers her lively account with anecdotes and profiles that highlight key moments and personalities, providing a captivating insight into the mechanisms that have shaped the art market as we now know it. After the talk, Castellani will sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase. The event is free to attend with registration.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Valentina Castellani and Tobias Meyer
TRADING BEAUTY: ART MARKET HISTORIES FROM THE ALTAR TO THE GALLERY by Valentina Castellani by Valentina; ; ; ; Castellani
Gather Around My Table: Simple, Flavorful Recipes from My Global Pantry

Join us for a conversation with Kay Chun to celebrate her debut cookbook, Gather Around My Table, a book of 100 recipes that take inspiration from every corner of the globe in exciting, unexpected ways. She will be in conversation with Chris Morocco, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Kay Chun, Chris Morocco
GATHER AROUND MY TABLE: SIMPLE, FLAVORFUL RECIPES FROM MY GLOBAL PANTRY: A COOKBOOK by Kay Chun
The Mental Image by Stephen Shore

Rizzoli Bookstore is delighted to celebrate Stephen Shore new book in a conversation with James Willing. The Mental Image is the latest book by Stephen Shore, one of the most influential photographers, writers, and teachers working today. Here, Shore turns to the inner life of images: how photographs are imagined, sensed, and carried in the body. The sequel to his global bestseller The Nature of Photographs (2013), this richly illustrated volume brings together numerous anecdotes, influences, references, and teachings to show how visualisation, attention, and embodiment can fundamentally alter how we perceive the world around us. Both practical and philosophical, The Mental Image offers a luminous and disciplined approach to seeing, for photographers, artists, and anyone drawn to a deeper understanding of perception.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Stephen Shore and James Welling
Mental Image by Stephen Shore
Jean Louis: Hollywood's Bombshell Designer

Rizzoli Bookstore is delighted to host Mauricio Padilha and Roger Padilha to celebrate their book, Jean Louis: Hollywood's Bombshell Designer, a stunning comphrensive look at how the designer defined Hollywood's most famous films, actresses, and iconic fashion styles. The conversation will be followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Mauricio Padilha, Roger Padilha
Jean Louis: Hollywood's Bombshell Designer by Roger Padilha; Kim Novak
Wide Load on the Road by Stephen Savage in conversation with Steven Guarnaccia

Join us for a conversation with Stephen Savage to celebrate his new book, Wide Load on the Road: A Big Red Truck’s Journey, the wonderfully illustrated story of a big truck perserving to finish a big job. He will be in conversation with Steven Guarnaccia, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Stephen Savage and Steven Guarnaccia
WIDE LOAD ON THE ROAD: A BIG RED TRUCK'S JOURNEY by Stephen Savage
Rock Steady for Life: Bringing Breakdancing to the World

Join us for a conversation with Richard ("Crazy Legs") Colón to celebrate his new book, a one-of-a-kind illustrated look at the Rock Steady Crew, the dancing collective that brought breaking and breakdancing into the light. He will be in conversation with D-stroy, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Richard ("Crazy Legs") Colón, D-Stroy
ROCK STEADY FOR LIFE by Colon, Richard "Crazy Legs" , ROCK STEADY FOR LIFE by Colon, Richard "Crazy Legs"
Music Aperitivo: Devon Gates

Rizzoli Music Aperitivo is delighted to present Devon Gates!
Devon Gates is a Brooklyn-based bassist, vocalist, and composer whose work sits at the intersection of jazz, chamber music, and social storytelling. A Harvard-trained anthropologist and Berklee-sharpened improviser, Gates has worked with esteemed artists including Terri Lyne Carrington, Vijay Iyer, Jen Shyu, Nicole Mitchell, Susie Ibarra, and Sara Serpa, and performed at venues including The Jazz Gallery, the Monterey Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, DC Jazz Festival, Winter JazzFest, the Roulette Intermedium, and SFJazz. One of 2024's Up and Comers of the Year (The New York City Jazz Record), she was featured on bass and vocals in Terri Lyne Carrington’s newest Grammy-nominated release, We Insist 2025, a tribute to the seminal Abbey Lincoln/Max Roach recording, and is a 2026 Next Jazz Legacy Awardee.

 

 

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Devon Gates
Devon Gates
Italian Story & Catholic Girl by Andrea Modica

Andrea Modica on her wide-ranging photographic career, how to balance observation, distance, and intimacy in photography.

Rizzoli Bookstore is delighted to host Andrea Modica, to celebrate her newest monograph, Italian Story, a meditation on her 40 year relationship with Italy, as well as Catholic Girl, her first monograph of large format platinum palladium print portraits. She will be in conversation with Vince Aletti, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Andrea Modica, Vince Aletti
ITALIAN STORY by Andrea Modica
Andrew Wyeth: The Masterworks by William L. Coleman

Rizzoli Bookstore is delighted to host William L. Coleman, to celebrate his book, Andrew Wyeth: The Masterworks, a stunning monograph chronicling Wyeth's artistic legacy across seven decades. He will be in conversation with Stephanie Herdrich, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: William L. Coleman, Stephanie Herdrich
ANDREW WYETH by William L. Coleman by William L.; ; ; ; Coleman , Andrew Wyeth: The Masterworks by William L. Coleman
Music Sets You Free by Ryuichi Sakamoto

A celebration of the life and legacy of renowned musician and composer, Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Join us for a panel conversation with Arto Lindsay, Dedekind Cut, and Sam Bett to celebrate the release of the candid and beautiful memoir of one of the world's most influential electronic composors. The conversation will be moderated by Sasha Frere-Jones, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Arto Lindsay, Dedekind Cut, Sam Bett, Sasha Frere-Jones
MUSIC SETS YOU FREE by Ryuichi Sakamoto
Found Dreams by Elizaveta Porodina

Join us for a conversation with Elizaveta Porodina to celebrate her new book, a breathtaking look at her signature surreal fashion photography. The conversation will be followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Elizaveta Porodina
ELIZAVETA PORODINA: FOUND DREAMS by Nadine Barth
LANCEL: Objects of Desire for 150 Years

Join LANCEL and Rizzoli Bookstore for an evening celebrating 150 years of LANCEL and the anniversary book Objects of Desire, for 150 years.

Discover the Maison’s journey from its Parisian beginnings in 1876 to today through a conversation with Bénédicte Burguet, contributor to the book, and a journalist, exploring its iconic creations, archives and enduring creative spirit.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Bénédicte Burguet
LANCEL: Objects of Desire for 150 Years by Alessandra Arezzi Boza
Jérôme Lindon by Jean Echenoz and translated by Mark Polizzotti

Rizzoli Bookstore is delighted to host Mark Polizzotti to celebrate the launch of his recent translation of Jean Echenoz's Jérôme Lindon, a genre-defying meditation on the working relationship and friendship between Jean Echenoz and his editor. Polizzotti will be in conversation with David Godine, followed by a signing.

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Location: 1133 BroadwayPresenter: Mark Polizzotti, David Godine
JÉRÔME LINDON by Jean Echenoz