Selection: Art, Architecture and Design from the Collection of Ronnie Sassoon

Ronnie Sassoon has assembled an exceptional collection of radical artworks, design objects, and houses, including works by Group Zero and Arte Povera artists, midcentury designers, and the iconic Dean/Ceglic Loft in SoHo, New York. The collection is housed in three significant houses: the Levit House by Richard Neutra in Los Angeles, the Stillman II House by Marcel Breuer in Connecticut, and the Dean/Ceglic Loft in SoHo, New York. Sassoon's talent lies in integrating these elements to create a highly selective way of living, raising aesthetic standards and fostering a sense of generosity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: August Editions

Over a lifetime spent traversing the vibrant cities of London, New York, Los Angeles, and various points in between, collector Ronnie Sassoon has assembled an extraordinary collection of radical artworks, design objects, and houses that encapsulate her unique definition of "selection." Spanning a diverse range of artistic movements and eras, the collection features notable pieces by Group Zero and Arte Povera artists like Lucio Fontana, Piero Manzoni, Michelangelo Pistoletto, and Alighiero Boetti, as well as midcentury designers such as Carlo Scarpa, Frederick Kiesler, Jean Prouvé, and Gae Aulenti. At the heart of the collection are three significant houses that serve as the repositories for this remarkable assemblage: the Levit House by Richard Neutra in Los Angeles, the Stillman II House by Marcel Breuer in Connecticut, and the iconic Dean/Ceglic Loft in SoHo, New York. Each of these structures not only defines its respective period in design history but also undergoes a redefinition through the objects that now inhabit them. As Sassoon aptly remarks, "Following one's passion and desire creates the most pleasing and sensual atmosphere, reminiscent of every intoxicating past experience, whether it be in film, print, or travel. Those memories influence our selections in our quest for the perfect objet nonpareil."

Selection, a captivating portrait of these remarkable homes and their eclectic inhabitants, unfolds through a series of stunning photographs that capture the essence of thought-provoking tableaus of artworks, objects, and interiors. As Philippe Vergne writes in his introduction, "Ronnie's talent lies in her uncanny ability to seamlessly integrate all these elements: art, design, architecture, color (or the absence of color), are the results of deliberate decisions that elevate aesthetic standards and everyday gestures." The rooms, gestures, and spirit of the moments shared within Ronnie's homes are truly the moments themselves, immortalized in these photographs.

In conclusion, Selection offers a glimpse into the world of a highly selective and discerning collector, showcasing a remarkable collection that spans artistic movements, eras, and styles. Through the photographs and words of Philippe Vergne, the collection invites us to explore a blueprint for a highly selective way of living, where passion, desire, and memory guide our choices in pursuit of the perfect objet nonpareil.

Weight: 1678g
Dimension: 292 x 241 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781947359079