2024.08.19
A MOROCCAN OASIS

(Small Books on Great Gardens) Madison Cox (Auteur), Pierre Bergé (Auteur), Claire De Virieu (Photographies) The Majorelle Gardens of Marrakech were laid out in the 1920s by Louis Majorelle, the French decorator, architect and painter renowned for his participation in both the art nouveau and art deco movements. He gave his name to the shade of blue lavishly used to paint the house and ornament the garden decoration. The site has been restored and replanted by the designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge in the vibrant primary colours of the...