The most complete survey available on the work of London-based Ron Arad (b.1951), one of the most successful and creative contemporary designers of his generation, is presented in the form of an extended conversation with the art critic Matthew Collings. Arad talks about his work, explains his projects and tells us the story of his amazing career.

The interview is extensively illustrated by more than 400 images detailing all the different aspects of Arad's work and world. The illustrations include not only his own projects but also reference images to help delineate his creative and versatile personality. Each project is showcased through new photographs by Tom Vack (one of the most famous photographers in the design field), drawings, sketches and models - all accompanied by the words of Arad's closest associates about the scope of his work and life.

Autorentext

Matthew Collings is a painter, writer and television presenter best known for his British television series This is Modern Art. He was Editor of Artscribe International and is the author of Blimey and Art Crazy Nation.

Klappentext

Der Band ist eine umfassende Monografie über einen der erfolgreichsten und kreativsten Designer der Gegenwart, der regelmäßig für Möbelhersteller wie Cappellini, Kartell, Moroso und Vitra arbeitet. Im Dialog mit dem Kunstkritiker Matthew Collings, der sich durch das gesamte Buch hindurchzieht, wird die Karriere des Künstlers von den ersten Readymades aus industriegefertigten Teilen bis hin zu seinen augenfälligen, ambitionierten Architekturprojekten von heute vorgestellt. Der mit Zeichnungen und Fotografien reich illustrierte Text gestattet einen beispiellosen Einblick in Arads kreativen Prozess, seine Inspirationen sowie den Kontext und die Prinzipien seiner Arbeit.

Zusammenfassung
The work of one of the most successful and creative contemporary designers.