Books published by Mondadori Electa

A culinary trip on a Vespa to discover the authentic pizza napoletana.

The first international monograph dedicated to Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, one of the most enterprising and exciting young artists working in Africa today. Eddy Kamuanga's large-scale figurative paintings display a wealth of historical understanding in a sophisticated interplay of strikingly colored forms juxtaposed on gray negative space. Kamuanga's work taps into the rich yet complex colonial history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or DRC. His politically nuanced and culturally sensitive work explores the seismic shifts in economic, political, and cultural identity in the DRC since colonization. Increasingly globalized in outlook, many in the DRC today are rejecting their ancestral heritage in favor of modernity, a conflict that fuels Kamuanga's work. The DRC is the world's largest exporter of coltan, a mineral critical to the production of computer chips and mobile phones. In all of Kamuanga's works, the skin of each figure is embedded with integrated circuits, referring to the harsh conditions experienced by workers who mine coltan by hand. Eddy Kamuanga has been recognized internationally as one of the most interesting young contemporary African talents of today, and his reputation is growing fast worldwide. His work has been shown across Africa, notably at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA), South Africa, and has been included in exhibitions in Europe and the United States, at institutions such as Fowler Museum at UCLA, Los Angeles; Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire; Saatchi Gallery, London; and Royal Academy of Arts, London. He is represented by October Gallery, London.

The first illustrated monograph presenting the work of British designer Lee Broom, founder of the eponymous brand and celebrated for his stylish, contemporary take on classic design products.The book explores the many influences and ideas behind Broom’s portfolio of more than 100 products as well as highlights the way in which he showcases his work through original and engaging installations, exhibitions, and films. Lee Broom furniture, lighting, and accessories, some of which is now held in the permanent collections of cultural institutions in London and New York, is at once familiar and yet feels new—a signature skill of reinterpretation and the mix of classicism and modernity. The book is presented thematically in four chapters, each relating to a defining aspect of Broom’s design personality. “Art Form” explores Broom’s relationship with architecture and silhouette, as well as the way in which he works with form, balance, and symmetry. “History Repeats Itself” delves into Broom’s fascination with historical starting points and reinvention and how techniques of the past can inform the future. “Material Boy” focuses on Broom’s meticulous approach to the process of making, his clever use of materials, and the art of collaboration. Finally, “Drama of Design” is a study of Broom’s background in theater and fashion and how both have permeated his creative thinking and the way he presents his work as immersive experiences. With special contributions by Christian Louboutin, Vivienne Westwood and Kelly Wearstler.

Drawing on the work of artist and architect William Lim, this book offers a new, enlightened perspective on what Asian design means today.

Bocconi University in Milan is Italy's most important university for economic education and one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

The first comprehensive monograph on the life and career of the Filipino artist Andres Barrioquinto, uprising star of the Contemporary South East Asian art scene.

The first extensive monograph dedicated to the artist Rafael Megall, whose work is strongly interwoven with Armenian recent history.

This volume is considered the most comprehensive monograph about the life and career of the female pioneer who integrated abstract painting, music, and dance, Lalan.

A luxurious presentation of the works by prominent Mexican interior designer Sofia Aspe, known for creating unique spaces that balance eclectic character with contemporary eras.

An artistic photographic book dedicated to the reconstruction of the Polcevera Viaduct, also known as Ponte Morandi, in Genoa, which tragically collapsed in 2018.

This eagerly awaited first monograph focuses on Alexander Ponomarev, one of Russia s most eminent and singular contemporary artists.

The work of Nyoman Masriadi, one of the leading Indonesian contemporary artists from the post-Suharto era.