Lightopia

In three volumes, “Lightopia” is a unique compendium of lighting design.

The publication consists of three separate books in one cover.

In Volume 1, renowned writers take a close look at the cultural history of light in a series of essays that address topics as diverse as its scenographic significance or its psychological aspects.

Volume 2 presents a selection of the 100 most important luminaires from the Vitra Design Museum collection from 1900 to the present day and includes texts on the development of lighting design.

In Volume 3, interviews with renowned lighting designers and artists explore how new lighting technologies are revolutionizing the creative use of light today.

It is richly illustrated and covers an extraordinary range of examples from design, art and architecture, with works by Olafur Eliasson, Gino Sarfatti, Ingo Maurer, mischer’traxler, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Richard Sapper, Achille Castiglioni, Ulrike Brandi, Pieke Bergmans and others.

3 volumes, 396 pages, approx. 422 predominantly color illustrations