Phaidon Press's Blog, page 12

How a boyhood bike purchase inspired Paul Smith to find beauty in the details

In our book Paul describes how a teenage cycle upgrade led him to appreciate simple design finesse

The love that drove Anni and Josef Albers

Our new book, Anni & Josef Albers, describes the couples courtship, honeymoon and their romantic challenges

The love that drove Josef and Anni Albers

Our new book, Anni & Josef Albers, describes the couples courtship, honeymoon and their romantic challenges

Sir Terence Conran on the founding of the Design Museum

The great designer and entrepreneur, who died at the weekend, said the museum was the single most rewarding achievement of his long and illustrious career

How Charlie Chaplin worked from home

The film star edited films, created music and wrote his autobiography at his home on the shore of Lake Geneva

How Jony Ive inspired Paul Smith to be curious

The tech designer met Smith before joining Apple, and the two have remained mutual admirers ever since

Mark Bradford on the lockdown, LA and how his latest paintings ended up in a grain silo

The Los Angeles artist tells the New York Times that Covid-19 has pushed him into survival mode

Join Jeanne Gang and Jane Hall at RIBA this Monday!

The Studio Gang founder is in conversation with Breaking Ground author Jane Hall and youre invited

How Jean Cocteau worked from home

The French artist mixed business with pleasure when he painted the walls of this Mediterranean villa

How Yves Saint Laurent inspired Paul Smith to show his love

In our book Paul describes commissioning perhaps the last, genuine YSL tuxedo for his supportive, loving wife