books
Here you can find all the books that are published within the Prince Claus Fund Library series (tag library imprint)or supported through the Fund’s applications programme. In addition, each year the Prince Claus Fund publishes an Award Book to present the Prince Claus Awards.
The Prince Claus Fund Library series
The Prince Claus Fund Library series (tag: library imprint) was launched in 1998 with the mission of publishing richly illustrated works on art and culture that are both unique and distinctive in terms of subject and social engagement. In this way, the Fund facilitated the publication of books on subjects that were never or hardly ever researched, elucidated or discussed. The books in this series are published in English or in combination with another language. The books were published in co-operation with a wide range of international publishing houses. This collection is a valuable source of unique information about international culture and development.
Supported books
Apart from the books published within the Prince Claus Fund Library series, the Fund supports other publications (tag: supported) that are considered to be of importance to the international field of Culture and Development. The Fund believes that freedom of thought and expression are essential for development and with supporting a variety of book publications the Fund seeks to contribute to independent media and quality journalism worldwide. Should you wish to ask for support please check the applications part of this website for more information.
Award Books
The Prince Claus Awards Book (tag: inhouse) is published once a year to present the Prince Claus Awards. This English-language publication contains laudations written for each of the laureates, the report of the Awards Committee and a contribution of one of the Fund’s Honorary Chairmen.
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1.7.2008 The secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design
The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie sheds light on social mores of Syrians, both Christian and Muslim, thereby questioning western preconceptions about Islam. The book also celebrates other design aspects of Syria from traditional textiles in regards to fashion and textiles and imagery of women in traditional illustrations, prints and popular packaging.
1.7.2008 Iranian Photography Now
This publication is a photographic sensation: the visual dynamics of Iranian photography in all its fascinating beauty and heroic resistance is unveiled for the first time, revealing a rich new aesthetics from inside Iran as well as from the Iranian diaspora. We see innovative responses by photographers living in a country under political restrictions, as well as an important body of work from Iranians...
1.7.2008 Diaspora, Memory, Place
This publication of the Prince Claus Fund Library is a fascinating presentation and an in-depth analysis of the work of three of the most exciting African diaspora artists of our time; David Hammons, Maria Magdalena, Campos-Pons and Pamela Z. Originally conceived for Dak’art – the biennial of contemporary African art in Dakar (Senegal).
1.7.2008 Bagdad Arts Déco, architecture de brique 1920-1950
Despite dictatorship, international sanctions, and the ravages of war, Baghdad endures with a surprisingly exceptional modern architectural heritage. This beautifully illustrated study reveals the splendors of early twentieth-century architecture that still stand on the streets of Iraq's capital.
1.12.2007 Awards Book 2007 - Culture and Conflict
In 2007 the Prince Claus Fund selected Culture and Conflict as the theme of its activities. This means that not only will the Prince Claus Awards be linked to this theme, but also the other projects which the Fund supports and develops, the books it publishes and the discussions it launches.
