CHRONORAMA
PHOTOGRAPHIC TREASURES OF THE 20TH CENTURY
art direction / production / collateral
An extraordinary collection of photography from the Condé Nast Archive, sharing the history, art, and fashion from their numerous publications from the 1910s to the 1970s.
By The Pinault Collection and Conde Nast Archive / Foreword by Anna Wintour / Published by Abrams Books
ABOUT
From Abrams Books:
Chronorama: Photographic Treasures of the 20th Century is an impressive photography volume curated by Condé Nast. Chrono—referring to space-time—and rama—referring to sight—are the cornerstones of this notable art record that depicts the third decade of the 20th century, a decade that had the potential to be another Roaring Twenties and during which Condé Nast Publications experienced meteoric growth.
Taken from the pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, House & Garden, GQ, and Glamour, the nearly 400 stunning original vintage prints and illustrations within this tome are by top photographers such as Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton, Eduardo García Benito, Horst P. Horst, George Hoyningen-Huene, and Arthur Elgort—resulting in an unprecedented showcase of some of the most important works ever to be produced for the magazine page. Organized by decade, the book opens with the 1910s and ends with the 1970s, and the backstories of each decade are told through the art and historical context of the times, firmly situating the prevalence of the works in the minds of the readers.
An exclusive collection of full-color, vivid, exquisite, and memorable images, Chronorama is not only a landmark in the history of photography and illustrated books but also a pivotal time in the history of fashion, design, and the arts.
DESIGN
PRINTED IN THREE LANGUAGES WITH DISTINCT COVERS
French Edition
Italian Edition
English Edition
EXHIBITION & COLLATERAL
IN CONCERT WITH CHRONORAMA
CHRONORAMA REDUX
From the Palazzo Grassi:
'Chronorama Redux' is the exhibition project offering a contemporary look at the works of 'CHRONORAMA' through the work of four artists: Tarrah Krajnak, Eric N. Mack, Giulia Andreani, and Daniel Spivakov.
Curated by Matthieu Humery
Co-edited by Saint Laurent, Palazzo Grassi and Marsilio Arte
With the support of Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
The catalogue, with a preface written by François Pinault, Francesca Bellettini & Anthony Vaccarello, presents the new works by four artists, Giulia Andreani, Tarrah Krajnak, Eric N. Mack and Daniel Spivakov, invited to design an in situ intervention for the spaces of Palazzo Grassi.
DESIGN
THE DETAILS
The catalog cover features a high-gloss varnished title over a matte laminated 200 gsm cover stock. The interior is printed on a heavy-weight 150 gsm text stock on oversized 10”x13.5” pages. The spine is unbound.
Printed in Italy.
