Fondation Louis Vuitton, Jean-Michel Charbonnier
A vivid celebration of architecture and art: Fondation Louis Vuitton unveils the stunning genesis, design, and spirit behind Frank Gehry’s iconic glass sail masterpiece in Paris.
Content & Genre
This richly illustrated art & architecture monograph offers a detailed and accessible guide to the Fondation Louis Vuitton. Through approximately 80 pages of full-color photographs and insightful narrative, it explores:
The story behind the Fondation’s founding and its cultural mission
Frank Gehry’s visionary architectural design, inspired by sails and light
The building’s construction process, key gallery spaces, and gardens
Themes: contemporary art, museum architecture, cultural philanthropy, Biodiversity & urban design
Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and art lovers seeking an authoritative yet beautifully presented coffee-table book.
About the author(s):
Co-edited by Jean-Michel Charbonnier, with sub-editing by Danielle Marti and Christel Mattéi, this volume is crafted by experts connected to Connaissance des Arts magazine and the Fondation Louis Vuitton team. Their combined expertise ensures trustworthy, well-researched content, blending architectural insight with art-world authority.
SEO & Scanability
Relevant keywords: Fondation Louis Vuitton, Frank Gehry, museum architecture, art foundation, Paris landmark.
Structured with clear subheadings, bullet points, and bold key terms, this description is optimized for both readers and Google AI (SGE & MUM).
Highlights
80 pages with vivid color photography
Insight into design, construction, galleries & gardens
Expert-led content from Connaissance des Arts contributors
Compact paperback: 17 × 11.7 cm, ideal as a design reference
This book is in stock at our warehouse in the Netherlands and available for fast delivery (no customs fees for orders within the Netherlands and the EU).
Product information:
Title: Fondation Louis Vuitton
Author(s): Co-edited by Jean-Michel Charbonnier; sub-editors Danielle Marti & Christel Mattéi
Translator: English edition (translated from French)
Cover design: n/a
Publisher: Connaissance des Arts in association with Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
ISBN: 9782758005827
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 80 pp; full-color illustrations
Illustrations: Yes—rich color illustrations and architectural photography
Edition: 2014 English edition
Dimensions: 17 × 11.7 × 0.8 cm
Weight: ≈ 150 g (compact format)
Condition: Almost like new
EAN: 9782758005827
Categories: Art books, Architecture, Museum guides, Fondation Louis Vuitton
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