Psychedelic Now【ASSOULINE】

"We are experiencing a psychedelic renaissance not seen since the 1960s, but today psychedelics emphasize mental balance, creativity and positivity, and it could prove a powerful tool to help elevate people’s consciousness to work together to solve global problems. The psychedelic resurgence presented in these pages is just revving up. It has the potential to dramatically change how we perceive the world. Can happy things put one in a better mood? And if everyone is in a better mood, does the world become happier? If people believe it, and move toward it, then this hopeful fantasy could become our collective reality. This colorful volume explores the contemporary psychedelic aesthetic unfolding in the cultural zeitgeist across fashion, art, design, architecture and lifestyle. Consider Yayoi Kusama’s bright polka-dotted fantasy worlds, Marni x No Vacancy Inn’s vibrant beach Africana, artist duo FriendsWithYou’s ecstatic rainbows and candy-colored kawaii creatures or Burning Man habitué Bjarke Ingels’s utopian optic architecture. Author Julia Chaplin elaborates four distinct themes: Rainbow Utopists (rapper A$AP Rocky, designer Marco Ribeiro), Afrofuturists (musician George Clinton, rapper-designer Kid Cudi), Cosmic Technophiles (stage designer Es Devlin, artist Leo Villareal) and Spiritualizers (artists Olafur Eliasson and James Turrell), all dreaming and working toward a brighter world." ** The Ultimate Luxury Coffee Table Book Brand – Assouline ** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253808020_ff23841a2a_z.jpg Exclusively introduced by Baker-McGuire’s Taiwan flagship store, Assouline, hailed by The New York Times as the “Birkin of Books,” now has its only dedicated brand section in Taiwan. The space showcases a rich and diverse collection of luxury coffee table books and fragrance products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlVNLwpDmhk Founded in 1994 in Paris by Prosper and Martine Assouline, the brand became the world’s first cultural luxury brand. Assouline's publications cover a wide range of themes, including art, fashion, photography, architecture, travel, gastronomy, and culture. Each book is renowned for its stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and exceptional craftsmanship, attracting the attention of collectors worldwide. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253610258_c29d15ec07_z.jpg With unparalleled style and masterful craftsmanship, Assouline has redefined the modern publishing landscape, elevating reading into a symbol of art and refined taste. These books are not merely vessels of thought but also artistic decor for both residential and commercial spaces. Whether displayed in a living room, bookshelf, or private library, they become striking visual focal points. Cherished by collectors globally, Assouline books have also become a top choice for luxury corporate gifting.