{"title":"Les Arts Decoratifs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9782383140269","title":"Christofle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Musée des Arts Décoratifs has maintained close ties with Christofle since the second half of the 19th century. It is celebrating the goldsmith's creations and expertise with the largest exhibition ever dedicated to this factory, which has a rich history spanning almost two hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its foundation in the 1830s, this lineage of silversmiths, created by Charles Christofle and continued by Henri Bouilhet, has transformed the lines and decorations of silver to adapt them to everyday life. In collaboration with the greatest designers such as Luc Lanel, Gio Ponti, Andrée Putman and Karl Lagerfeld, Christofle is an artistic laboratory that revolutionises traditional goldsmithing by renewing its uses and adorning it with unprecedented colours and decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich iconography of the exhibition catalogue invites us to discover some of the most remarkable pieces. In doing so, it transports us into the splendour of great restaurants and palaces such as the Ritz, and legendary trains, liners and planes, such as the Orient-Express, the Normandie and the Concorde. Moreover, it brings us into places of political power, all equipped by Christofle, ambassador in France and abroad of the art of living and luxury \"à la française\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough 13 thematic essays divided into four chapters, this book traces the extraordinary destiny of the House of Christofle. Sixty-one notes cover the history of the decorative arts through goldsmithing, from historicism to Japonism, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, from 1950s design to the most contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313260441973,"sku":"9782383140269","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9782383140269_a3a75ca3-7f66-4fa0-b9f7-9f53fb2791d4.jpg?v=1786031449"},{"product_id":"la-mode-en-majeste","title":"La Mode en Majeste","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn spring 2026, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs will present a unique exhibition on clothing at the Thai court, tracing the relationship between local textile traditions and haute couture, as well as the advent of fashion as a marker of Thai culture internationally and its essential role in the kingdom's diplomacy. This exhibition will be presented in celebration of the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and France, and the 340th anniversary of the first official contact between Siam and France. The catalogue published at this occasion highlights the figure of Queen Sirikit, a national icon who recently passed away. Passionate about fashion, she played a central role in modernising court attire, presenting her creations during official trips with King Rama IX. From the 1960s onwards, Queen Sirikit maintained close relations with leading French and European fashion houses. \u003cbr\u003e\nBy collaborating for more than thirty years with Pierre Balmain and then with Erik Mortensen, his successor at the head of the fashion house, she reinvented Thai royal elegance, preserving its heritage while ensuring its international appeal. Committed to preserving traditions, she also worked tirelessly to safeguard her country's textile arts and crafts. The book brings together nearly two hundred outfits, accessories, royal objects, photographs, fabric samples, and embroidery (from Lesage and Princess Sirivannavari), and offers a unique glimpse into Thailand's rich tradition of craftsmanship in textiles, jewellery, and accessories. It highlights the use of fashion as a form of cultural diplomacy that works through image, craftsmanship, and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in English and French.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492434911605,"sku":"9782383140375","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9782383140375.jpg?v=1786529278"},{"product_id":"rafael-pavarotti-photographer","title":"Rafael Pavarotti: Photographer","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents the work of Brazilian fashion photographer Rafael Pavarotti. Born in 1993 in Pará, at the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Pavarotti draws on his Afro-Indigenous heritage and personal history to create a powerful visual language. A self-taught photographer, he quickly rose to prominence through collaborations with leading publications including \u003cem\u003eVogue, The New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAcne Paper\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as campaigns for Dior, Balmain, Maison Margiela, Ferragamo, and Off-White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognisable for his vibrant colours, striking contrasts, and sculptural compositions, Pavarotti's work celebrates the diversity of bodies while questioning the political and social structures of the fashion industry. This richly illustrated catalogue brings together around one hundred photographs alongside essays by writers, artists, and fashion professionals exploring the major themes of his practice, including Afro-Brazilian identity, Black representation in fashion photography, de-colonial perspectives, the preservation of the Amazon, and the influence of religious iconography. An extended illustrated interview with the photographer offers unique insight into the roots of his artistic vision and commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57593915048309,"sku":"9782383140399","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9782383140399.jpg?v=1790000773"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/publisher-les-arts-decoratifs.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}