Alchemy

The names Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are well known to collectors of American 20th century functional sculpture and art. Father and son artists, they worked together to create unique and complex works, incorporating Egyptian, Chinese, and Greek archaeological references and art historical motifs, with modernist design principles. Alchemy: The Art of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne is a comprehensive testament to the importance of these artist-designers who brought history and texture into conversation with functional design. Written by gallerist Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, and beautifully illustrated with hundreds of images, this is the authoritative account of the Philip and Kelvin LaVerne’s esteemed place in the history of 20th-century art and design.