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His books explore the subtle beauty of space, embracing imperfection and serenity in the tradition of \u003cem\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003ehome and garden\u003c\/em\u003e as well as \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Vervoordt’s works provide thoughtful reflections and visual inspiration that deepen one’s appreciation of timeless aesthetics and mindful living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"axel-vervoordt-wabi-inspirations-by-axel-vervoordt-9782080301451","title":"Axel Vervoordt: Wabi Inspirations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior design guru Axel Vervoordt shares his latest inspirations for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAxel Vervoordt's intense curiosity has fuelled his work as an interior designer, spurring him to explore and draw inspiration from cultures around the globe. He was first exposed to Eastern art and philosophy years ago, but today it has become the guiding principle in his work, particularly the concept of Wabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the twelfth century, Wabi advocates simplicity and humility, the rejection of all that is superfluous or artificial. Through extraordinary photographs from Japan and Korea to Belgium and Switzerland, Vervoordt invites us to explore the elements that inspire him: natural materials and timeworn objects that evoke the essence of Wabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, together with the Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki, Vervoordt carries the principles of Wabi into his remarkable interiors. 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Here, the designer reveals his guiding philosophy and pursuit to uncover the profound sense of well-being that a home can evoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese eighteen residences—from an urban New York penthouse or Moscow apartment to a waterfront estate in New England, and from a Tokyo dwelling to a Bordeaux wine château or a Wabi farmhouse—reveal how art complements architecture and the elements of nature in an alchemy of Vervoordt expression. Portraits of each residence—including the Vervoordts’ own homes in Venice and Belgium—feature sweeping vistas of the surrounding landscape and a tour through the interiors. 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An iconic figure at the most prominent international art fairs and exhibitions, he incarnates a singular philosophy for how to live with style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAxel Vervoordt: Stories and Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e recounts stories about the people who have influenced him most throughout his life—his family, friends, artists, colleagues, clients, and unforgettable mentors—in this memoir that is personal, funny, insightful, and permeated with humility, wisdom, and lessons learned. He reflects on the key moments in his life from childhood to the present—Rudolf Nureyev's visit to the Vervoordt's new castle, his youthful acquisition of a Magritte, discovering Japanese Gutai art, his legendary Venice exhibitions, and working for famous friends such as Sting, Kanye West, and Robert De Niro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe details his greatest successes, as well as his personal regrets, while offering firsthand insight into the work that has forged his reputation. A larger-than-life and inspiring man, this book offers snapshots from his life, which paint an overall portrait of his guiding philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595755077868,"sku":"9782080203366","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782080203366-axel-vervoordt-stories-and-reflections.jpg?v=1777905718"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/axel-vervoordt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}