punk, design, and fetish converge inside didier faustino-designed anti public library in paris

the anti public library in paris

The Anti Public Library, a novel fusion of a vinyl and guide retailer mixed with a bar, has emerged as a substitute vacation spot in Paris, France. Crafted by artist Henri Levy, founder and artistic director of the posh avant-garde model Enfants Riches Déprimés, in collaboration with artist-architect Didier Faustino, the inside is each elegant and muted. The house is characterised by darkish wooden accents and a various assortment of books and vinyl records spanning punk tradition, artwork, design, fetish themes, and extra. The result’s an thrilling mix of worldwide developments and aesthetics, creating an inviting surroundings for guests to partake in intimate exchanges and self-study.

all photographs courtesy of David Boureau

contained in the house designed by Henri Levy and Didier Faustino

The collaboration between Henri Levy and Didier Faustino already began on the Enfants Riches Déprimés boutique which is positioned proper subsequent to the Anti Public Library. Marking an thrilling new vacation spot within the French capital, the modern house invitations friends to delve into artwork, pictures, structure, and music. Dark wooden paneling and a marble-checkered ground adorn the inside, setting the stage for a curated collection of coveted vinyl collections and provocative literature. French mid-century furnishings from luminaries like Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, sourced from Galerie 54, add to the house’s appeal

The library’s assortment showcases uncommon finds similar to Hanuman books from New York City’s Chelsea Hotel, unique Wallace Berman Seminas, and an intensive array of American junkie literature and fetish & bondage works. Additionally, guests can discover Enfants Riches Déprimés self-published zines and books on design, structure, artwork, and pictures by famend figures like Pierre Chareau and Jean Prouvé. Notably, a collection of books from Tom Verlaine’s private assortment, together with these bought from Television’s frontman himself, is on the market.

Within the identical house, guests can take pleasure in a various vary of refreshments, together with pure wines, Japanese sake, American espresso, and Russian caviar served with crème fraîche and potato chips. This fusion of retail and hospitality creates a dynamic house the place guests can discover various cultural expressions.