Pharrell: A Fish Doesn't Know It's Wet - Hardcover

P. Williams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847861635 ISBN 13: 9780847861637

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, 2018

Synopsis

Transformations documents the continuing adventures in art and design of one Pharrell Williams, one of the most influential figures in contemporary music and popular culture.

This book highlights recent projects, designs, and collaborations for Chanel, Moncler, Moynat and Adidas and features Pharrell's pioneering work with visual artists including JR, Alex Katz, MR and Daniel Arsham. But at the heart of it all is the visual language that Pharrell has built around his Ice Cream/Billionaire Boys Club clothing line, which integrates a sophisticated approach to streetwear into the design of apparel, accessories, limited-edition toys and skate graphics.
The worldwide success of the song "Happy" and his soundtrack and production credit for the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures bookend a volume wholly devoted to Pharrell's mastery of artistic collaboration. Straddling the intersection of art, design and hip hop, Pharrell's creative output is without peer or precedent. By playing off different disciplines--music, fashion, and contemporary art--and using each as an element in the other, Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary recording artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and prominent cultural figures. Expanding on themes covered in Places and Spaces I've Seen, the new book gathers a new group of collaborators. Engaging Pharrell in conversation, talents as diverse as Karl Lagerfeld, Takashi Murakami, and Lebron James, provide context and position Pharrell's work within contemporary visual and material culture.

About this title

About the Author

Pharrell Williams is a multiplatinum recording artist, 11-time Grammy award recipient, and a two-time Academy Award nominee.
Karl Lagerfeld is the creative director of Fendi and Chanel.
Lebron James is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Caveliers.
Sarah Andelman is the founder and creative director of the Parisian concept store, Colette.

From the Back Cover

Lavishly illustrated with 250 photographs and illustrations, this book features Pharrell Williams's prolific and ever-expanding body of work in a graphic language all his own.
Straddling art, design, and hip-hop, Pharrell's creative output is without peer or precedent. By playing off different disciplines--music, fashion, and contemporary art--Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and cultural figures. Expanding on themes covered in Places and Spac

From the Inside Flap

Following Rizzoli's best-selling Pharrell: Places and Spaces I've Been, this volume documents the continuing adventures in art and design of one of the most influential figures in contemporary music and popular culture. Lavishly illustrated with 250 photographs and illustrations, this book features Pharrell Williams's prolific and ever-expanding body of work in a graphic language all his own. Straddling art, design, and hip-hop, Pharrell's creative output is without peer or precedent. By playing off different disciplines--music, fashion, and contemporary art--Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and cultural figures. Expanding on themes covered in Places and Spaces I've Been, this book gathers a new group of collaborators. Engaging Pharrell in conversation, talents as diverse as Karl Lagerfeld and Takashi Murakami position Pharrell's work within contemporary visual and material culture. The worldwide success of the song "Happy" to his soundtrack and production credit for the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures bookend a volume devoted to Pharrell's mastery of artistic collaboration. Featuring work with artists as diverse as JR, Alex Katz, Mr., and Daniel Arsham, the book highlights recent projects and designs for Chanel, Moncler, Moynat, and Adidas. But at the heart is the visual language that Pharrell has built around his Ice Cream/Billionaire Boys Club clothing line, which integrates streetwear into the design of apparel, accessories, limited-edition toys, and skate graphics. This alone makes the book a must-have collectible.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847861635
• ISBN 13: 9780847861637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288