This DLD24 session is a treat for book lovers and anyone interested in graphic design, art and culture. In conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries), graphic designer Irma Boom and famous architect Rem Koolhaas share details about their long collaboration on book projects, large and small.
“This is a great, great collaboration. We could almost refer to it as a book machine”, Hans Ulrich Obrist says, wondering how Irma Boom and Rem Koolhaas got to know each other.
“Of course, we met through books”, Boom answers, smiling. “What else?”
Watch the video to learn how this unique collaboration unfolded, hear about the importance of physical, analog books, even in the age of digital technology, find out what Irma Boom and Rem Koolhaas are currently working on, and much more.