Art & Fashion: My Favorite Coffee Table Books | Burlingame Public Library

KAWS

by Ramírez-Montagut, Mónica

Book - 2010

KAWS (aka Brian Donnelly) started painting graffiti all over New York City in the 1990s. As he perfected his craft and began to make a name for himself in...Show more KAWS (aka Brian Donnelly) started painting graffiti all over New York City in the 1990s. As he perfected his craft and began to make a name for himself in the contemporary art world, he never lost sight of where it all began for him — the streets. KAWS has collaborated with skateboard companies, high-end fashion brands, and has had his artwork displayed in some of the most highly-praised art galleries around the world. Show less

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Alexander McQueen

Savage Beauty

by Bolton, Andrew

Book - 2011

Alexander McQueen thrived off pushing the boundaries of fashion. His designs were dark, raw, and often revolved around the theme of life and death. His ru...Show more Alexander McQueen thrived off pushing the boundaries of fashion. His designs were dark, raw, and often revolved around the theme of life and death. His runway shows were more of a theatrical performance and experience rather than just a viewing of a new collection. Although he is no longer with us, Alexander's legacy lives on in the fashion world and will never be forgotten. Show less

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Virgil Abloh

"figures of Speech"

Book - 2019

Born right outside of Chicago, Virgil Abloh grew up a skateboarder who listened to Nirvana. Somewhere along the way, he became fascinated with art and fas...Show more Born right outside of Chicago, Virgil Abloh grew up a skateboarder who listened to Nirvana. Somewhere along the way, he became fascinated with art and fashion and the rest is history. In a very short span of about 10 years, Virgil not only became founder and designer of his own high-end fashion brand, Off-White, but he truly broke down walls when he became the first Black artistic director for Louis Vuitton in 2018. Show less

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Barry McGee

Book - 2012

Barry McGee is a Chinese-American contemporary artist from South San Francisco who played a key role in the Mission School DIY art scene of the 1990s and ...Show more Barry McGee is a Chinese-American contemporary artist from South San Francisco who played a key role in the Mission School DIY art scene of the 1990s and early 2000s. However, before Barry was known as the world-renowned artist he is today, he was simply known as “Twist” — one of the Bay Area’s most respected graffiti writers. Show less

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Jean-Michel Basquiat

by Basquiat, Jean-Michel

Book - 2018

Jean-Michel Basquiat changed the art world. His abstract and unconventional way of expressing himself through his larger than life paintings propelled him...Show more Jean-Michel Basquiat changed the art world. His abstract and unconventional way of expressing himself through his larger than life paintings propelled him to the top of the NYC art scene of the 1980s. Growing up in a broken home, Jean-Michel went through many hardships as a teenager trying to find his identity. However, his ability to manifest those hardships into beautiful, colorful works of art is what he will forever be remembered by. Show less

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Annie Leibovitz

Portraits, 2005-2016

by Leibovitz, Annie

Book - 2017

In an industry dominated by men, Annie Leibovitz stands tall. From magazine covers to luxurious high-end fashion campaigns, Annie has photographed some of...Show more In an industry dominated by men, Annie Leibovitz stands tall. From magazine covers to luxurious high-end fashion campaigns, Annie has photographed some of the most iconic images in current pop culture. Her ability to capture engaging and dramatic portraits of actors, models, and even royalty places her on a short list of the most influential photographers of all time. Show less

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Takashi Murakami

Lineage of Eccentrics : A Collaboration With Nobuo Tsuji and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Book - 2018

Takashi Murakami is one of Japan's most important artist of the past few decades. Raised on anime and manga, Takashi's early style took a few turns of evo...Show more Takashi Murakami is one of Japan's most important artist of the past few decades. Raised on anime and manga, Takashi's early style took a few turns of evolution until he famously coined the style "Superflat" in 2000. Since then, Takashi's art has risen in popularity as he continues to exhibit in some of the world's most prestigious museums and collaborate with pop culture icons and fashion brands from around the world. Show less

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My Ramones

by Fields, Danny

Book - 2018

If you had the opportunity to see The Ramones in their early years, you knew they were going to be something special. The punk scene of the 1970s was born...Show more If you had the opportunity to see The Ramones in their early years, you knew they were going to be something special. The punk scene of the 1970s was born out of frustration and a drive to break the mold. The Ramones' nonconforming attitude influenced a movement felt around the world, and I don't think it's too far fetched to say that they are as important today as they were 40+ years ago. Show less

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Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons : Art of the In-between

by Bolton, Andrew

Book - 2017

Rei Kawakubo doesn't design clothes, she designs art. Most notably known for her high-end fashion brand, Comme des Garçons, Rei has had her hand in creati...Show more Rei Kawakubo doesn't design clothes, she designs art. Most notably known for her high-end fashion brand, Comme des Garçons, Rei has had her hand in creating some of the wildest (and most beautiful) haute couture pieces of fashion a runway has ever seen. She is a true master at her craft, and her name speaks volumes of respect around the fashion world. Show less

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