BONNARD, THE EXPERIENCE OF SEEING

When describing a space that intertwines both minimalism and elegance, the name Joseph Dirand immediately comes to mind. The son of Jacques Dirand, one of the most renowned interior photographers of his time, Joseph Dirand is now one of the most sought-after architects. By incorporating a quintessentially French style into otherwise minimalist interiors, Dirand creates instantly recognisable spaces, known for their strong lines and meticulous precision. This book focuses primarily on Dirand s residential interior design work in Paris and New York, while also featuring some of his acclaimed designs for the interiors of hotels, restaurants, and fashion houses worldwide. Lavishly illustrated with photography that captures the timelessness of his style, which touts impeccable proportions and breathtaking attention to detail, Joseph Dirand: Spaces/Interiors is a feast for the eyes and essential for anyone with an interest in interior design.

I'm thinking about them. These women - French by birth or adoption - have shared their beauty, animal spirit and sudden exuberances with me. I had no other choice but to approach them intimately, face to face, so that they would undress for me and expose themselves, naked, for you. No pose, no filter. Retouched, the impression wouldn't be the same. Au naturel, they reveal their world, their secrets. These are portraits of women, undressed, whom I admire. They could all be sisters or friends. This book is the story of pursuits that took place over long evening discussions and summer courtships on the beach; some said yes right way, free of inhibitions. For those wearing modesty as second skin, I gave them me to warm to the idea. once invited, I followed them into their secret places: high-ceilinged apartment, a cliff, a sunlit room, a dark night - wherever they felt at home. I travelled all over France with a pounding heart to photograph them, our intimate encounters having the intense perfume of whirlwind romances.