Rizzoli Releases New 'Pharrell: A Fish Doesn't Know It's Wet' Volume

With a foreword by KAWS.

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Trailing behind Rizzoli’s popular Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been, the leading American publisher releases a new volume spotlighting the multi-faceted creative entitled Pharrell: A Fish Doesn’t Know It’s Wet.

The extensive monograph boasts a total of 250 photographs and illustrations encompassing Pharrell’s key moments in contemporary art, design, hip-hop, music, fashion and more. The new book also spotlights his partnerships with notable artists such as JR, Alex Katz, Mr., and Daniel Arsham alongside projects with Chanel, Moncler, Moynat, and adidas. Among the eclectic visual projects he has tackled, the core feature of the book is his forward-thinking undertakings with his brand, Billionaire Boys Club.

Contributors include Sarah Andelman, Taraji P Henson, Karl Lagerfeld, Janelle Monae, and a foreword written by KAWS. Purchase a book now at Rizzoli’s online shop for $55 USD and select stockists.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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