Black Modernism or a lover—perhaps they are

or a lover—perhaps they are not so different—relieves the loneliness of being human

It calls attention to ten big ideas coping with materials including extreme waste material like shit and dust

featuring ten color studies chosen by Albers

This catalogue is published as part of an eponymous exhibition at MAD – Brussels Fashion and Design Platform that explores the fashion and world of Belgian duo OWN

from its founding in the early twentieth century to today

Black Modernism or a lover—perhaps they areA stunning journey through the worlds most dramatic and inspiring black architecture now in a cool, compact new format. In this sleek, stylish and easy to use new size, Black: Architecture in Monochrome highlights the exquisite elegance of black in the built world through more than 150 structures. moreFrom ancient churches to contemporary skyscrapers, Black demonstrates how hues from ebony to onyx have been beloved by architects for centuries.