Phaidon Visual Survey Tracks Fungi Through Art History and Material Innovation

By thomai tsimpou I designboom · Designboom · 2026-10-22

According to Designboom, author Francesca Gavin has compiled a comprehensive visual history of mushrooms in her new book, Fungi: The World of Mushrooms. The survey spans over 200 images, tracing the transition of mycelium from a historical symbol of decay to a modern cornerstone

According to Designboom, author Francesca Gavin has compiled a comprehensive visual history of mushrooms in her new book, Fungi: The World of Mushrooms. The survey spans over 200 images, tracing the transition of mycelium from a historical symbol of decay to a modern cornerstone