Melbourne now
Max Delany · 2013
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About the book
Featuring major essays and thematic texts written by influential curators and authors, this book explores the current overarching motifs intersecting through art, architecture, design and fashion practices in Melbourne. The academic texts are complemented by full colour plates of works by artists, designers and practitioners represented in the exhibition. Interspersed throughout the scholarly texts are contributions by prominent Melburnians on the city.ś culture and landscape: My Melbourne according to Jon Faine, Sophie Cunningham, Andrew McConnell and many other personalities . ́each presented as individually designed 4-page booklets. In recognition of Melbourne's strong design community and talent, this stunning publication has been designed by a number of leading Melbourne graphic design firms in collaboration with the NGV, including Hofstede Design, Fabio Ongarato Design, Cato Brand Partners and Ortolan. Additionally, the Melbourne Now title font was designed by Niels Oeltjen for Letterbox, a typographic studio founded by Stephen Banham. Sumptuously illustrated, and unique in concept, this book is an outstanding overview of current Melbourne art and design practice, and a must-have for the culturally inclined.
Book details
- Year
- 2013
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 267
- ISBN
- 9780724103768
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