First monograph on Khoi Liang Ie's work since 1986. In cooperation with the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam parallel to the exhibition Kho Liang Ie – Mid-Century Modernist. The publication will be released as two separate Dutch and English editions this spring.

This publication is published in cooperation with the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam parallel to the exhibition Kho Liang Ie – Mid-Century Modernist, curated by Ingeborg de Roode, in collaboration with Eng Bo Kho, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam May 14 – October 18, 2026

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Kho Liang Ie (1927–1975) is considered a key figure in Dutch design: a functionalist with a poetic touch and an exceptional sensitivity for material. His furniture for Artifort and his interior design for Schiphol are internationally renowned, but due to his premature death his name is less established. Featuring in-depth research, new insights, and the most comprehensive—and colorful—visual material ever published, this book provides an overview that reveals the scope of Kho’s practice like never before: from experimental exhibition concepts and innovative interiors to graphic design and iconic furniture. Authors Marieke Berkers, Jason Falkenburg, Norman Foster, and Ingeborg de Roode show how Kho, with his talent for networking, brought together designers, artists, and the industry. Through personal contributions and insights from individuals in Kho’s circles, the book illustrates the timelessness of his designs, which remain popular even today. The publication was compiled by Ingeborg de Roode in close cooperation with Eng Bo Kho. 

Editor in chief Charl Landvreugd 

Concept and compilation Ingeborg de Roode, Eng Bo Kho 

Design Beukers Scholma

Text contributions Marieke Berkers, Jason Falkenburg, Norman Foster, Ingeborg de Roode

Editors Ingeborg de Roode, Masha van Vliet

Coordination Aukje Vergeest, Masha van Vliet, Carlos Zepeda Aguilar

Copy editing Els Brinkman, Masha van Vliet

Image editing Eng Bo Kho, Ingeborg de Roode, Mara Coveanu

Image requests Dennis ter Wal

Proofreading Els Brinkman, Eleonoor Jap Sam, Aukje Vergeest

Additional research  Richelle Brink, Mara Coveanu, Julliette van der Eng, Rosemarie Kramer (interns Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam)

Translation EN-NL Iris Brouwer

Printing, binding  Wilco Art Books