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John Pawson talks colour with Michael Craig-Martin at RIBA
...and signs copies of his new photography book Spectrum - shot on his travels around the world
John Pawson might be known for his beautifully finished, contemorary, minimal buildings, yet the architect also has a keen eye for colour, as explained to the British artist Michael Craig-Martin before a sold-out audience at RIBA's headquarters in central London a few days ago.
![John Pawson and Michael Craig-Martin at RIBA in London. Photo by Eddie Royale](/resource/img-9827.jpg)
Pawson was there to discuss his new book, Spectrum, a multi-coloured, international photo-essay, in which Pawson examines the full spectrum of visible light in 320 of his perfectly conceived images.
![A spread from Spectrum by John Pawson](/resource/9780714875286-ph-940-3.jpg)
At RIBA, Michael and John discussed John’s early practice, his time in Japan, the importance of photography and the role that colour plays in both Pawson's work, and Craig-Martin's own art. The talk was followed by an engaging question-and-answer session and a busy book signing.
![Spectrum by John Pawson](/resource/9780714875286.jpg)
To see more of John Pawson's full-colour take on the world, order a copy of Spectrum here, and to hear him in person come to the Design Museum on 28 November, when John will be in discussion with Phaidon's publisher Emilia Terragni.