Edited with text by Keiji Takeuchi, Marco Sammicheli.
Flowerpots, gardening baskets, newspaper racks or table stands: 18 artists design new and creative uses for the ubiquitous walking stick
From a practical tool to status symbol, the walking stick is a universal object that has been imbued with symbolism, craftsmanship and innovation throughout its history. Across different cultures and eras it has taken on different uses and meanings: whether agricultural, religious, ceremonial, orthopedic or sartorial. Recently, 18 designers ranging from Jasper Morrison to Julie Richoz were invited to reimagine the walking stick for an exhibition at the Triennale di Milano Museum curated by the Milan-based Japanese designer Keiji Takeuchi. This elegant book showcases their designs and demonstrates how a humble object can be a source of pleasure and pride. Presented in a vertical, rectangular format to suit its subject matter, Walking Sticks is introduced by Keiji Takeuchi and includes an essay by the design curator and critic Marco Sammicheli, which traces the cultural significance of this understated object.
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Through the walking stick, designers like Maddalena Casadei, Pierre Charpin, Ville Kokkonen, Jasper Morrison, and Jun Yasumoto grapple with issues like aging, personal space, fashion, and ceremony.
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FORMAT: Pbk, 4.75 x 9.75 in. / 64 pgs / 48 color / 5 b&w. LIST PRICE: U.S. $25.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $35 ISBN: 9783037787786 PUBLISHER: Lars Müller Publishers AVAILABLE: 1/7/2025 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA LA
Published by Lars Müller Publishers. Edited with text by Keiji Takeuchi, Marco Sammicheli.
Flowerpots, gardening baskets, newspaper racks or table stands: 18 artists design new and creative uses for the ubiquitous walking stick
From a practical tool to status symbol, the walking stick is a universal object that has been imbued with symbolism, craftsmanship and innovation throughout its history. Across different cultures and eras it has taken on different uses and meanings: whether agricultural, religious, ceremonial, orthopedic or sartorial. Recently, 18 designers ranging from Jasper Morrison to Julie Richoz were invited to reimagine the walking stick for an exhibition at the Triennale di Milano Museum curated by the Milan-based Japanese designer Keiji Takeuchi. This elegant book showcases their designs and demonstrates how a humble object can be a source of pleasure and pride. Presented in a vertical, rectangular format to suit its subject matter, Walking Sticks is introduced by Keiji Takeuchi and includes an essay by the design curator and critic Marco Sammicheli, which traces the cultural significance of this understated object.
