{"title":"Jacques Chirac","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eJacques Chirac\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned figure whose influence extends beyond politics into the realms of arts and culture. Although primarily known for his political career, Chirac's interest and impact in various cultural spheres are celebrated in several insightful books available in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong these works is \u003cem\u003eHelena Rubinstein: Madame’s Collection\u003c\/em\u003e, which uncovers the intriguing story behind one of the most illustrious figures in the beauty industry. Delve into this compelling narrative as it weaves together themes of innovation, fashion, and societal transformation, reflecting Chirac's appreciation for cultural heritage and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for those eager to learn more about the intertwining of politics and cultural influence. Each book offers a unique perspective on how figures like Chirac have helped shape and appreciate the intricacies of arts and culture, inviting readers to discover new dimensions of well-known personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"helena-rubinstein-madames-collection-by-musee-du-quai-branly-9782370741288","title":"Helena Rubinstein: Madame’s Collection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssembled over the course of her life, \"Madame's\" collection, half real, half mythical, mirrored her own self-construction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelena Rubinstein was the founder of the highly successful, international cosmetics empire which bore her name. \"Madame\" - as she liked to be called - acquired a vast quantity of works, furniture, and artifacts of every type, in the process becoming a legendary patron and arbiter of taste. The most remarkable and innovative components of this astonishing collection, dispersed after her death at a historic series of auctions in 1966, were its African holdings, with the remainder being made up of Oceanic, Indonesian, and pre-Hispanic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the history of this collection, its content, and above all its spirit, that \u003ci\u003eHelena Rubinstein: Madame’s Collection\u003c\/i\u003e reconstructs. The aim, as well as the approach, of the exhibition is entirely novel. Paradoxically, until now, the story of Helena Rubinstein's collection of non-Western art has had to be read between the lines: clues can be gleaned from a handful of texts, but the main sources are the countless features the international press devoted to the interiors that Madame occupied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a long-term investigation, Hélène Joubert, head of the African heritage unit, hunted down, identified, and scientifically documented half of the nearly four hundred pieces in the collection. Sixty-five of them are reproduced in this catalogue, including the famous \"Bangwa Queen\", photographed by Man Ray and shown in 1935 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York at the legendary African Negro Art exhibition. These works conjure up an evocative portrait of Helena Rubinstein, creating an authentic and intimate image of a personality whose global fame simultaneously functioned as a mask, mirror, and doppelganger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362619244780,"sku":"9782370741288","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2097603483032.jpg?v=1772897359"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jacques-chirac.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}