Our Story

In 1928, Albert Skira laid the foundations of his publishing house. During these early years, his determination and passion led him to work with the greatest artists, from Picasso and Matisse to the surrealists. His aim was to create, akin to a Parisian Salon, a space for conversations, encounters and exchanges. The creation of these early editorial successes was the natural outcome of a shared desire to explore the mystery of art.

After nearly a hundred years, Skira remains an open house to artists, free to express themselves and to discover new ways to narrate their stories. This unique creative atmosphere leads to editorial projects of the highest quality, marked by academic rigour, interpretative audacity, impeccable standards of production and printing and originality in both imagery and text.

Today, Skira is a respected international point of reference for artistic monographs, art and culture books and in-depth catalogues. Skira stands out for the production of large temporary exhibitions that travel the world and it also collaborates with the most important museums for publications, events and boutique bookshops.

At its heart, Skira is a vital network of excellence, connecting authors, curators, gallery owners and collectors.

In a constant quest for knowledge, Skira offers a wide range of titles, spanning from contemporary and historic visual arts, to archaeology, photography, fashion, sport and architecture.