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Axel Vervoordt : stories and reflections / Axel Vervoordt ; in collaboration with Michael James Gardner ; editor: Helen Adedotun.

by Vervoordt, Axel, 1947-

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Flammarion, 2017.

Vervoordt, Axel, 1947-

Interior decorators -- Biography.

Art dealers -- Biography.

Interior decorators -- Anecdotes.

Art dealers -- Anecdotes.

9782080203366 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Stories and reflections

311 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.

Includes index.

"Simultaneously published in French as Axel Vervoordt: Souvenirs et réflections."

"Eminent tastemaker Axel Vervoordt recounts the pivotal moments in his life that formed the foundation of his mindful philosophy and signature aesthetic. Axel Vervoordt is one of the world’s foremost tastemakers. Revered for his discerning eye in art and interior design through a career that has spanned more than fifty years, he is renowned for his captivating minimalist interiors. An iconic figure at the most prominent international art fairs and exhibitions, he incarnates a singular philosophy for how to live mindfully and with style. Axel recounts stories from the people who most influenced his life—his family, friends, patrons, artists, colleagues, clients, and unforgettable mentors—in this memoir that is personal, funny, insightful, and permeated with humility, wisdom, and lessons learned. He reflects on the key moments in his life—Rudolf Nureyev’s visit to the Vervoordts’ castle, Axel’s youthful acquisition (and subsequent sale) of a Magritte, his discovery of Japanese Gutai art, his legendary Venice exhibitions, and his experience working for notable clients and friends. He details his greatest successes and his personal regrets, while offering firsthand insight into the work that has forged his reputation. Axel is a larger-than-life and inspiring man, and this book offers snapshots from his life, painting an overall portrait of his guiding philosophy."--From publisher.

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