Sometimes a reminder of the world’s infinite beauty, art can also deliver important messages that are otherwise near-impossible to convey. As such, art, design and photography form the foundation of COOL HUNTING. Today, we present two of our most creative-minded gift guides: Art Nerds and Aperture Priority. For those interested in (or even obsessed with) photography and art in general, gifts that will inspire, assist, …
From Dior protégé to founder of an internationally recognized fashion house, Yves Saint Laurent’s catwalk history is canonized in Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk: 1962-2002. With a biography of Saint Laurent, quotes from Pierre Bergé, and never-before-seen images (behind the scenes and from shows) along with essays and notes on each collection, this book holds immense insight into the iconic brand. From the legendary 1966 “Le …
With 160 pages of photography by Shuji Yoshida and Joshua White, “Grafted” was printed in an edition of 1250 copies. The book is the upshot of two exhibitions by LA-based ceramicist Adam Silverman and award-winning Japanese plant sculptor Kohei Oda, for which the two created over 100 pieces—combining the former’s textured pots and the latter’s grafted cacti. Separately the artists’ works are beautiful, but it’s …
