Art in Vineyards: Cultivating Culture
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Art in Vineyards: Cultivating Culture ($55, 208 pages 100 color illustrations, published by SKIRA) takes readers on an in-depth journey through over 30 extraordinary vineyards worldwide in 12 countries across 6 continents: Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, and the United States — revealing how the story of wine is retold through art & design. Uncovering how vineyards incorporate art into their craft & evolve into cultural destinations where tradition meets innovation by showcasing major works by artists like Goya, El Greco, Miró, Picasso, Pomodoro, Valdés, Warhol, and Ai Weiwei, the book brilliantly delves into the unique terroirs of each country/region, alongside each estate's rich geographical, architectural, and cultural history. From fifth-century natural chalk caves in France at Maison Ruinart, to a stunning neo-Renaissance Tuscan villa completed in 1890 at Villa Lena Estate, to the volcanic slopes of Napa's Mount Veeder at Hess Persson Estates, this new bookinvites readers and art & wine lovers to explore landscapes where vines & visions intertwine, where art speaks through the terroir, and where every glass tells a story of passion & creativity. The book also includes exclusive reflections from renowned winemakers at some of the vineyards alongside insights on wine & art from celebrated artists like Jenny Holzer, William Kentridge, Vik Muniz, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and James Turrell, whose works are also featured in the book/at the vineyards.
Vineyards in Ecebabat Porta Caeli Winery, Gallipoli - Turkey, The Donum Estate with William Kentridge, OPEN (2019), The Donum Estate, Sonoma - USA
Organized into sections by country, a few standout vineyards featured include: in Argentina, Bodega Colomé(Salta); in Australia, Leeuwin Estate (Margaret River); in France, Château La Coste (Aix-en-Provence), Maison Ruinart (Reims), and Château Mouton Rothschild (Pauillac); in Greece, Manousakis Winery, (Crete); in Italy, Castello di Ama (Chianti), Villa Lena Estate (Tuscany), and Tenuta dell’Ornellaia (Bolgheri); in Portugal, Howard’s Folly Winery (Alentejo); in Spain, Bodegas Vivanco (Rioja Alta); and in the United States, The Donum Estate (Sonoma) and Hess Persson Estates(Napa). Enriched with evocative photography, first-hand accounts from vignerons, and researched wine history & facts, some of the artists whose works are featured in the book/on these magnificent properties include Marco Cianfanelli, Francisco de Goya, El Greco, Jenny Holzer, William Kentridge, Joan Miró, Vik Muniz, Helmut Newton, Pablo Picasso, Jaume Plensa, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Arnaldo Pomodoro, David Shrigley, James Turrell, Manolo Valdés, and Andy Warhol.
Manolo Valdes, Lady of Otazu (2003), Bodega Otazu, Navarra - Spain.
The book is written by Christina Makris, a cultural commentator and writer specializing in philosophy and the senses. She is a regular speaker for leading cultural institutions, businesses, and brands. Her work bridges academic thought and public experience, connecting philosophy with the worlds of hospitality, design, and culture, and her career in higher education has included leadership roles at UK institutions like the University of Sussex and City University London.
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