**Eminent tastemaker Axel Vervoordt recounts the pivotal moments in his
life that formed the foundation of his mindful philosophy and signature
aesthetic.
**
Axel Vervoordt is one of the world's foremost tastemakers. Revered for
his discerning eye in art and interior design through a career that has
spanned more than fifty years, he is renowned for his captivating
minimalist interiors. An iconic figure at the most prominent
international art fairs and exhibitions, he incarnates a singular
philosophy for how to live mindfully and with style.
Axel recounts stories from the people who most influenced his life--his
family, friends, patrons, artists, colleagues, clients, and
unforgettable mentors--in this memoir that is personal, funny,
insightful, and permeated with humility, wisdom, and lessons learned. He
reflects on the key moments in his life--Rudolf Nureyev's visit to the
Vervoordts' castle, Axel's youthful acquisition (and subsequent sale) of
a Magritte, his discovery of Japanese Gutai art, his legendary Venice
exhibitions, and his experience working for notable clients and friends.
He details his greatest successes and his personal regrets, while
offering firsthand insight into the work that has forged his reputation.
Axel is a larger-than-life and inspiring man, and this book offers
snapshots from his life, painting an overall portrait of his guiding
philosophy.
