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Cahiers d’Art: Souvenirs De L’Exposition (1937)A remarkable issue of the legendary avant-garde journal Cahiers d’Art, dedicated to the 1937 Paris … Read more Cahiers d’Art: Souvenirs De L’Exposition (1937)A remarkable issue of the legendary avant-garde journal Cahiers d’Art, dedicated to the 1937 Paris Exposition. Founded in 1926 by Christian Zervos, Cahiers d’Art championed modern art through its bold formalism, striking typography, and rich photographic reproductions, bridging contemporary and historical works. This edition features stunning photography by Hugo Herdeg and essays on architecture and national pavilions, including contributions on designs by Alvar Aalto, Josep Lluís Sert, and others. Highlights:- Note d’un touriste à l’exposition by Ozenfant - Réflexions sur l’architecture by Joseph Ney - Features on pavilions of Czechoslovakia (Jaromir Krejcar), Finland (Alvar Aalto), Spain (Lacasa & Sert), Sweden (Sven Ivar Lind), and Japan (Junzō Sakakura) Condition:Some wear and creasing to covers; spine shows wear (binding remains sturdy). Dimensions: 12.5 x 10 in Cahiers d’Art—revived in 2012—remains a touchstone of avant-garde publishing, celebrated for its collaborations with luminaries like Picasso, Calder, Beckett, and Hemingway. See less
- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 2ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Some wear and creasing to covers; spine shows wear (binding remains sturdy) Some wear and creasing to covers; spine shows wear (binding remains sturdy) less
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