Library
Luertís, Brescia. A wild asparagus sprouts, flaunting art and community
Upon going through a period of discussion with her peers, Riva settled on Luertís - a name that best described the adoration for her environs and a depiction of the...
Tranquillity, Davines. The beauty industry would be less polluting if it started with agriculture
Founded in Parma, Italy in 1983 by the Bollati family, the Davines group has been devoted to comprehensive sustainability for over twenty years
Nomad Circle – the summer edition in Capri, a travelling showcase
As Hans Ulrich Obrist wrote down in the catalogue of the showcase’s first edition, Nomad is the future of the fair. It’s to go to explore unconventional destinations, not to...
Floris, London. Royal warrants to supply the Queen
A Spanish artisan brought the flowers of the Mediterranean to the court of King George II and opened Floris Jermyn Street
Chanel, Paris. The symbolic value of the lion, the strength of Coco Chanel
The revelation of an untold aspect of the founder's existence. From 'Coco' Chanel’s zodiac sign, to the Lion of Venice which struck a chord with the founder and sealed her...
Jacaranda, Fueguia 1833. Botany based on the activation of existing resources
«Sustainability is about finding imperfections and transforming them into something that can be used». Julian Bedel, founder of Fueguia 1833, celebrates the richness of South American heritage
Bonjour Jacob, Paris. Using ethical supply chains when disseminating books
An immersion in the ethos of Bonjour Jacob, among items, reading materials, vinyl records, and a coffee experience – fostering craftsmanship and quality
Libreria Luxemburg, Turin. A bookshop where one can find collector’s texts which can be often found in museums only
The variety of the selection makes the bookshop a reference point for the operators of the Turin artistic field, from design to all the modernist and postmodernist forms
MagCulture Shop, London. Magazines are reflections of our society
Clerkenwell is at the heart of the print industry in London being home to the first publication that used the word ‘Magazine’ to describe a periodical in 1731
Edicola 518, Perugia. From the ashes of an abandoned kiosk
An unused kiosk rises to a life between art space and bookstore. Four square meters and an argument about independent publishing
3standardstoppage, New York / Beijing. Piercing the art bubble and evolving past standards
3standardstoppage breaks through the existing methodologies of art, design, and fashion and builds a bridge of dialogue between the United States and China
Ler Devagar, Lisbon. Making use of what’s around, a multipurpose bookstore
Founded in the year of 1999, Ler Devagar was an concept prompted by Pinho towards his peers. An intent in founding a space that functioned in multifarious modes
Mano Plus, Penang. Repurposing localities to match its identity
Remaining independent is at the fundamentals of Mano Plus. Social media presence is how it grasps audiences to its environs. The products displayed are produced in Malaysia
Dot Concept Store, Istanbul. Bringing together over one-hundred Turkish designers under one roof
«A museum-style exhibition place that supports and promotes designers. It makes no sense to me to take money from people that don’t earn». In conversation with Yasemine Aydan
L’Ascenseur Végétal, Bordeaux. A bookstore and curated photo gallery
One of the spots in Bordeaux where visitors are able to absorb photographical material. Thirty-five by thirty meters of the space is used for the purpose of the exhibitions
Ulises, Philadelphia. Ideas for a democratization of curatorial practice
Following in the footsteps of artist and poet Ulises Carrión; five arts professionals run a collective with self-publishing on the frontline. «Everything happens in one room»
Livraria da Vila, São Paulo. In Brazil, fifty titles are launched every day
Samuel Seibel strolled the streets of Jardins, every day on foot, for weeks before he spotted the location which would become his future bookstore
Magazine Heaven, Rushden. Eighty percent of magazine stores in Central London experienced foreclosure
«It is practice for bookstores across the United Kingdom to charge publishers to place their books in the store. At Magazine Heaven we do not practice this». In conversation with...
Librairie La Comète, Paris. One does not know but to take a leap
«What we carry is based on instinct. There are times when the print job is not up to standard, or the other way around. We trust the quality of the...
News & Coffee, Barcelona. The kiosk is a social nexus
«We are on the street. We don’t belong to the four walls. There is no limit of a window or a door to come through». In conversation with founders Pablo...
Glein, Vienna. Searching for truth within materials and ideas
Investing in craftsmanship and in the quality of materials allows the brand to endow its products with simplicity and functionality, prioritizing comfort and balance whilst evoking the appeal of the...
ISBN Books & Gallery, Budapest. A bookstore with a gallery on the side
Names after the thirteen-digit International Standard Book Number – Beata Istvanko is the woman behind the bookstore, featuring art and book events
IDEA, London. Finding genius, magic and creative insight in a curated inventory of images
David Owen and Angela Hill refined their ability to perceive an image’s potential through a process of trial and error. Their intuition and broad-mindedness define their approach to selecting titles
Actual Source, Utah. Books living through alternative media
«We wanted to remedy the lack of graphic design and design books in Utah». Actual Source became a platform where to consult and buy books that were a task to...
Alalimón Galería, Barcelona. The phrase ‘al alimon’ means ‘together’ and implies collaboration
The gallery-bookshop space was used as a textile facility for five years «Our store is filled with books that have a few in copy, we are not looking for mainstream-...
Nice to Meet You, Shanghai. Anglo-French-American history of a ninety-six-year-old building
Paying homage to the «old Shanghai», the bookstore creates peace and nostalgia through the preservation of the Blackstone Apartments building and its product curation
Happy Valley, Melbourne. A store whose entity is unclear until you step into it
The Brains behind Polyester Records and The Tramway Hotel, Chris Crouch has taken the theatrics of retail in Paris to the coast of Melbourne
Dujiangyan Zhongshuge Bookstore, Sichuan. How a history of water conservation inspired a bookstore
«Dujiangyan is a city with a history of water conservancy development. We want to move the local landscape to the indoor space of Zhongshuge», Li Xiang, founder of X+Living
Waanders in De Broeren, Zwolle. Books and a deconsecrated church revised by BK Architecten
After a succession of fortune and ruin spanning six centuries, the new chapter in the life of Broerenkerk takes the shape of a bookstore: the Waanders family and the printing...
We Love Print, London. A magazine stall in London’s oldest market
In conversation with the founder James Laffar – «My grandfather used to know a few of our clients back when he had bookstalls in the Sixties»
Hydra + Fotografīa, Mexico City. Three heads of the Hydra serpent in a CMYK color mode
The walls are white-washed, shelves work as canvas, and books as paintings and artefacts. The colors of the book-covers contrast with the walls, curated on shelves, that do not offer...
La Fondazione, Rome. A 700-square-meter hall for sharing and dialogue
«The exhibitions are not isolated episodes but chapters of a single story we hope will lead to unprecedented perspectives». In conversation with La Fondazione Curator Pier Paolo Pancotto
Matter, Denver. Self-sufficiency in the DNA
Rick Griffith and Debra Johnson follow the pulse of time while infusing it with history. «We are connected to our times and we know exactly what to do»
Cărturești Carusel, Bucharest. The time-lapse of a building that stood still
The building was built to last and when the dictatorship was toppled, it was returned to its owners, resembling our nation: damaged but standing – In conversation with Daniel Voinea
Sauce, Dubai. Online spaces have become rudiment to retail strategy
Growing up in Lebanon during the civil war, co-founder Ghandour’s childhood informs Sauce’s philosophy. «I had to put my battle shoes on when the retail markets changed in Dubai»
Transmediale, Berlin. A reflection of technology occupying socio-political discourse
Founded as VideoFilmFest in the context of Berlinale’s International Forum of New Cinema in 1988, the festival takes notion of the possibility of refusal, drawing a vision of hope
Huis Marseille, Amsterdam. Approaching books as objects, looking at them from a store point of view
«The prices we ask are below their gallery prices and the edition is higher – it is a chance to buy art if you can afford it». In conversation with...
Wentz concept store, São Paulo. Forms found in nature as a way of designing
Guilherme Wentz expands the experience with the environment. Having decreased access to technology in Brazil, the brands product design is manufactured by family companies in the country
Ark Books, Copenhagen. The nucleus of esoteric novels
The thesis of the store revolves around the initiative of each volunteer and how they pour their time into Ark. As of now, there are twenty individuals who are contributing...
The American Book Center, Amsterdam. Happy Chaos, a treasure hunt
Being present in the pre-internet era, there are items at the bookstore that you cannot find anywhere else. This cult has become part of the stores image and reputation
192 Books, New York City. A mirror of the Paula Cooper Gallery
In the absence of bookstores in the Chelsea area, Paula Cooper and Jack Macrae persisted in operating a bookstore for the community of inhabitants for this corner of Manhattan
Amodo, Berlin. The story of two Italian expats unfolds in the store in Mitte district
Berlin’s Gallery Weekend and Art Week are occasions where Mitte bursts with people from around the world. A category of people aligned to Amodo’s ethos
Quotidiana, Milan. From Milano Card, unlocking the unexplored potential of newspaper kiosks
In Milan newsstands have been restored and reimagined as service points on our doorsteps, information hubs and places where people can meet and interact. In conversation with CEO, Edoardo Scarpellini
Studio Voltaire, London. After two years and a £2.8 investment, the arts organization reopens in Clapham
The newly developed building has provided a permanent home to Studio Voltaire, which had so far been itinerant, with temporary locations across London. The opening followed a two-year-long renovation and...
GoodNews, Barcelona. Independent magazines and signature coffee blends creating a sense of community
The story of the foundation begun as a response to the pandemic: «There was a sense of fear and an unnerving feeling that we as a society shared», explains Head...
Voo Store, Berlin. Cultural praesidium of a district
A place that tells the story of a district in Berlin: the Müjdeci brothers' Voo Store has 50 employees from 22 different countries. Danish design, rough walls and bare brickwork.
