Omer Arbel Mongraph

This monograph, a visual feast in its own right, delves into Omer Arbel's multifaceted practice, spanning design, architecture, sculpture, and invention. Twenty-two projects, from Bocci lighting to standalone homes, reveal Arbel's approach rooted in material experimentation and collaboration.

Organized into four chapters, the book interweaves product photography with preparatory drawings and ephemera, offering insight into Arbel's diverse work. Essays by curator Glenn Adamson and V&A's Brendan Cormier provide scholarly context, while excerpts from thinkers like Freud and Smithson frame Arbel's contributions within broader cultural dialogues.

The book's design reflects Arbel's fluid creativity. Each spread guides readers through his process, from initial sketches to finished objects. The layout becomes a visual narrative, echoing the boundary-blurring nature of Arbel's practice.

For creatives, this volume offers more than a collection of beautiful objects. It's an exploration of how design can transcend traditional categories, inviting readers to see the world through the eyes of a designer who consistently challenges conventions. Arbel's work serves as a reminder of the potential that emerges when disciplines intersect, embodying the question "what if?" that drives creative inquiry.

11 7/8 x 9 in
448 pages
400 illustrations
Paperback