Overview
A comprehensive exploration of the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of palm trees through the lens of Francesco Ragazzi's photography. Palm trees have played a significant role throughout history, symbolizing sustenance, shelter, and spirituality across various cultures. This new book by Palm Angels, curated by Stefano Tonchi, is thoughtfully structured to offer a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted significance of the palm tree as a powerful cultural and artistic symbol. Tonchi's foreword sets the tone, providing insight into the enduring allure of palm trees in art and fashion. Giovanni Aloi follows with a short essay that examines the relationship between nature and art, detailing the historical significance of palm trees and their representation in contemporary art. Philosopher Emanuele Coccia contributes a text on the symbology of palms, delving into their rich symbolic history and philosophical implications across different cultures. The focal point of the book is an evocative photographic essay by Ragazzi, which meticulously captures the palm tree-an emblem central to his brand, Palm Angels. The volume features forty photographs by Ragazzi and is enriched by contributions from interdisciplinary artists and friends of the brand, including musicians, chefs, designers, and other visionaries.
Full Product Details
Author: Stefano Tonchi ,
Stefano Tonchi ,
Giovanni Aloi ,
Emanuele Coccia
Publisher: Rizzoli
Imprint: Rizzoli
Weight: 0.567kg
ISBN: 9788891843371
ISBN 10: 8891843377
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 25 March 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
""A lush meditation on form, culture, and branding, Decoding Palm Culture is as conceptually rich as it is visually arresting."" — INDULGE MAGAZINE ""The book is filled with 50 unreleased images of palm trees shot by Ragazzi over time in different locations, from Palm Beach and Los Angeles to Asia and Marrakech. Curated by Stefano Tonchi with written remarks by essayist Luca Scarlini, philosopher Emanuele Coccia and author Giovanni Aloi, the book is aimed at decoding the cultural, emotional, artistic and historical resonance of the palm tree."" — THE IMPRESSION ""… deep dive into the cultural significance of the palm tree. Representing sustenance, shelter, and spirituality across various cultures, the book unfolds through a series of essays illuminating this iconic symbol's profound allure and influence. "" — CURATED TEXAN
Author Information
Stefano Tonchi is a fashion journalist, author, and curator. He held the role of editor-in-chief of W, editor in chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and fashion creative director for Esquire. He is currently Editorial Director of the Palm Beach based magazine Palmer.
