Electronic: From Kraftwerk to the Chemical Brothers

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The visual culture of electronic music: how technology, design, art and fashion have contributed to its enduring power and appeal

With its roots in Detroit and Chicago in the early 1980s, electronic dance music was popularized across Europe through underground rave parties and clubs. Its impact on contemporary culture is still unfolding today. Containing interviews with early pioneers such as techno legend Jeff Mills, The Designers Republic’s Ian Anderson, and those pushing the political dimension of electronic music, such as ballroom dancer and DJ Kiddy Smile, Electronic bears witness to the shifting nature of the genre.

Illustrated with over 300 images, some published here for the first time, Electronic features Jean-Michel Jarre’s virtual studio; work by pioneer Daphne Oram of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop; audiovisual performances by musicians like Bicep and the Chemical Brothers; fashion collections by Raf Simons and Charles Jeffrey of Loverboy; iconic photography by Jacob Khrist and Tina Paul; artwork by Christian Marclay; club graphics from Peter Saville and Mark Farrow; tons of album cover designs; and iconic venues such as the Haçienda, Gatecrasher, Fabric, Berghain and the Warehouse Project.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Design Museum (July 14, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 191 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1872005497
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1872005492
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 0.9 x 8.4 inches