“She prefers to look for unusual atmospheres, angles and moments, playing with a visual fusion of interior and exterior spaces, and giving special attention to the colours and luminosity of the materials.” Arina Dähnick’s photo series about Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is LFI Magazine’s book of the month. Read article
In her apartment in Berlin, Isabelle Graw reads from her new book In einer anderen Welt. The reading, self-staged during the corona lockdown, shows the author nonchalantly and unusually confidential (German only). See video
In 160 notes, the Städelschule professor and editor of the magazine Texte zur Kunst Isabelle Graw recorded deeply personal observations and thoughts. They are touching, openly portrayed snapshots of the world in which the art historian, mother, daughter, wife and partner moves. See Book
In mid-May 2020, the very first DCV preview has been released. The concept was developed with the acclaimed Berlin design studio Heimann + Schwantes. New publications, titles already available and the current backlist are presented on 80 pages. In addition, it offers editions by renowned artists at a special price. Download
A new volume presents an overview of all 105 editions by the renowned artist Candida Höfer, which have been created in the past 35 years. The photographer has repeatedly supported institutions and publishers with the editions. Gathered for the first time in this book, they offer a representative cross-section of Candida Höfer’s art. See book
Risks and opportunities for art book publishers in times of the pandemic. An interview with Uta Grosenick – 23 May, 12:40pm on SWR2 and afterwards here (German only).
Exclusively for DCV, Candida Höfer has produced a photo edition mounted on Alu-Dibond in 58 x 56.5 cm format. The motif is the longest escalator in the world in the spectacular Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. Together with the book presenting all editions of the artist, it is now available in a bespoke box for 1.600 euros (edition …
DCV builds on the proud tradition of edition cantz, the renowned art book publisher that released standout publications including the companion volumes for the German pavilions at the 35th and 36th Biennales di Venezia and the documenta IX and documenta X catalogues. In its history of over eighty-five years, which DCV (Dr. Cantz’sche Verlagsgesellschaft) now …
Tegel Media publishes excerpt (German only) from Isabelle Graw’s new book. The online platform founded by Leif Randt, Jakob Nolte and Manuel Bürger regularly presents diaries, talks, cartoons and anecdotes on current literature. Read article
“Sometimes you just have to change your point of view to get a new perspective.” The Düsseldorf painter, photographer and writer, whose new double volume with Dieter Nuhr is soon to be released by DCV, shows the beauty of nature – in places of suffering and cruelty. Christiane Hoffmans from German newspaper DIE WELT in …