About Yaffa Assouline
Yaffa Assouline is a journalist, consultant, and creative art director whose career has redefined luxury storytelling across platforms. Known for her visionary approach to bespoke publishing, she specializes in crafting experiences that merge visual sophistication with cultural depth. Yaffa Assouline has collaborated with global institutions and cultural authorities, including the Qatar Museums Authority, where she served as creative art director and senior adviser. In that role, she oversaw the launch of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, designed by architect I. M. Pei—a subject she later explored in her book MIA: I. M. Pei, featuring photography by Keiichi Tahara. Her publications capture not just the aesthetics of luxury, but also the intellectual and historical narratives that elevate it.
Selected Bibliography
Yaffa Assouline is the author of MIA: I. M. Pei, a celebration of architectural mastery and cultural heritage in Qatar. Her work with Assouline includes an extraordinary series dedicated to the artistic legacy of Central Asia, comprising Uzbekistan: The Road to Samarkand (2020), Uzbekistan: Avant-Garde Orientalists (2021), Uzbekistan: Russian Avant-Garde (2022), Uzbekistan Living Treasures: Celebration of Craftsmanship (2022), Uzbekistan Silk & Gold: The Magnificent Art of Costume (2024), Uzbekistan: The Hidden Collection (2024) and Uzbekistan: Masterpieces Of the Silk Road (2024). These volumes combine stunning photography with insightful narrative, offering a richly layered view into Uzbekistan’s artistic and cultural riches.
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Ideal for collectors, design aficionados, and readers passionate about architecture, fashion, and global heritage, Yaffa Assouline’s books embody the spirit of refined cultural exploration. Her work offers a rare fusion of curatorial precision and visual poetry, making each volume a treasure for the discerning reader.