Turn of The Century

Turn of The Century
Author: Henry Bourne
IBSN: 9780847899920

Henry Bourne's photographs offer glimpses into the homes and workspaces of influential figures, shedding light on the pioneering design philosophies and trends of the past three decades. For almost thirty years, Bourne has captured the residences and studios of some of the world's foremost artists, architects, designers, and innovators. As culture and society evolve, these spaces reflect both aesthetic shifts and broader societal changes.

The volume features a diverse array of spaces and portraits, ranging from artist Richard Prince's studio in Upstate New York, Vincent Van Duysen's early apartment in Antwerp, to Marc Newson's residences spanning from his former modern bachelor pad to his current textured apartment shared with Charlotte Stockdale. It also includes glimpses into artist Paula Rego's joyfully chaotic London atelier, architect Tomaso Buzzi's Villa Volpi near Rome, and the transformation of artists Tim Noble and Sue Webster's London studio by architect David Adjaye.

The sleek London apartment of creative director Peter Saville embodies the essence of the 1990s, while the homes of architect Zaha Hadid and minimalist master John Pawson serve as eloquent expressions of their respective design philosophies. This book compiles personal spaces and portraits of luminaries from the turn of the twenty-first century, illustrating the dynamic and sometimes contradictory language of contemporary design: stylish yet functional, maximalist yet minimalist, opulent yet understated.