Francois Schuiten: Les Naufrages

Besides the gorgeous work he does on the Cities of the Fantastic series, Schuiten also has amassed a body of work in theater and Opera set design, posters and full scale recreations which is impressive. This handsome art book presents an awesome array of these never-before-seen pieces in large size ...more

Mr. Abeels runs a flower shop about to enter modernity: imagine, through the miracle of plastics, flowers that never fade! His novelty is snatched up by the ambitious city planners of an all-new Brusel. No more lack of hygiene! No more dusty old buildings! All is razed and enormous new ...more

A tremendous hit at Expo 2000 in Hanover, the two exhibits documented here offer the world both a look backward at itself and a look forward. "Planet of Visions" brings the Utopias of world history into contemporary consciousness by projecting historic visions in gigantic panoramic scenes. Conversely, "The 21st Century" ...more