Art

American Workman: A Life and Art of Self-Discipline. This comprehensive biography reassesses the life and work of John Kane, one of America's most influential self-taught artists. Kane's experiences...

Resistance Performed: Aesthetic Strategies under Repressive Systems in Latin America explores how artistic practices have been used as a form of resistance in Latin American countries since the 1960s...

In 1950s Milingimbi, a small island community in Arnhem Land, Australia, something extraordinary happened. Under the shade of tamarind trees, artists came together to create a distinctive style of...

Nicolas Schöffer Space Light Time by Arnauld Pierre explores the life and work of Hungarian-born French artist Nicolas Schöffer, who was a significant presence in the art world during his lifetime...

Alois Riegl in Vienna 1875-1905: An Institutional Biography by Diana Cordileone offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of art historian Alois Riegl. Drawing on archival sources, Cordileone...

Micromegalic Inscriptions: A Study of Contemporary Engravings and Generative Art. This book explores the meaning of micromegalic, a term excavated from Rococo ornamentation. Through an examination of...

Sascha Braunig: A Painter of Distorted Forms and Psychic Power. Canadian-born painter Sascha Braunig creates dreamlike scenes featuring bodies that seem to turn on themselves. Her paintings are...

Cool Hot Colors: Fabrics of the Late 1960sExplore the vibrant textile designs of the late 1960s, when 'cool' colours were hot for fabrics. This book showcases hundreds of splashy colours and designs...

Healing From Schizophrenia by Lia Govers is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of one woman's journey with mental illness. In this autobiography, Lia recounts her experience of...

Africa Through the Eyes of Women Artists by Betty LaDuke A collection of works by African women artists, showcasing their unique perspectives and styles. This book provides a valuable insight into...

This groundbreaking book explores the evolution of avant-garde art and criticism in Francoist Spain. From 1939 to 1975, it examines how artists, critics, and institutions interacted to shape the...

Galileo as a Critic of the Arts is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of art and science in the Renaissance era. Erwin Panofsky examines the ways in which Galileo's philosophical...

Dorothy Iannone: Censorship and the Irrepressible Drive Toward Love and Divinity This publication sheds light on the work of Dorothy Iannone, an artist who has occupied herself with representing...

Amanda du Preez explores the concept of space and place in contemporary visual culture, tracing the history of sublime encounters that displace Earth, gravity, locality, belonging, home, real life,...

The Spanish Line: Drawings from Ribera to Picasso A catalogue that brings together some 120 works of exceptional quality, spanning over four centuries and featuring the work of Spain's most renowned...

Believe by Julie Mathison is a heartwarming and humorous novel about a young girl's journey through grief and self-discovery. Eleven-year-old Melanie struggles to find her place in the world, but...

Leonardo and the Litta Madonna is a unique opportunity to explore one of the most significant moments in the return of Leonardo da Vinci's work to Milan. This publication brings together a group of...

Vincent Van Gogh Matters of Identity by Yves Vasseur is a fascinating exploration of art history and historical criticism. In 2018, a surprising discovery was made about one of the few known...

Anglo-Saxon Books and Their Readers: Essays in Celebration of Helmut Gneuss's Handlist of Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts This collection brings together essays by leading scholars to examine the scribes,...

Bernard Smith's influence on Australian art history and culture is widely acknowledged. As the founding professor of contemporary art and director of the Power Institute at the University of Sydney,...

Promote, Tolerate, Ban: Art and Culture in Cold War HungaryThis publication explores the complex artistic experimentations under the authoritarian cultural policy of Socialist Hungary from 1956 to...

Re-view Onnasch Collection by Paul Schimmel and Michaela Unterdörfer is a comprehensive study of Reinhard Onnasch's remarkable art collection. First published in conjunction with exhibitions at...

Art As Extraordinary Science: A Paradigm for the 21st Century by Jennifer Waller explores the challenges faced by art and science educators in articulating their roles. By examining the intersection...

Peter Fischli and David Weiss: Haus is an artwork that explores the relationship between everyday life and architecture. In 1987, as part of the Skulptur Projekte Münster exhibition, Peter Fischli...

This collection of essays explores the intersection of race and technology in the digital age. It examines how language is used to construct racialized identities online and offline, as well as the...

This publication explores the interconnected world of modernist art and architecture in the 1920s. Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe drew upon the works of sculptors Wilhelm Lehmbruck and Georg...

The Bauhaus No. 10: Standard offers a unique perspective on the concept of standardization in design and architecture. By examining the historical and contemporary significance of this idea, Claudia...

Parkett: The Parkett Series with Contemporary Artists. 84. This issue of Parkett features works by Zoe Leonard, Tomma Abts, Mai-Thu Perret and John Stezaker. The artists' contributions showcase their...

Liu Xiaodong's Weight of Insomnia is a groundbreaking project that explores the emotional burden of everyday life through the use of surveillance cameras and robotic painting machines. Since 2015,...

Sakti Burman A Private Universe by B. N. Goswamy is a monograph that explores the life and work of India's pioneering painter, Sakti Burman. Born in 1935, Burman grew up in what is now Bangladesh and...

Africa On The Floor - The Exhibition Catalogue by Lande Anjous-Zygmunt A collection that deconstructs traditional art categories and celebrates contemporary design, this catalogue presents...

Solve your way to mental agility with Sudoku Killer's challenging Hard Sudoku Games. This large-format puzzle book features 50 brain-training exercises, one per page, designed to keep your mind sharp...

Russia in a Box: Art and Identity in an Age of Revolution by Andrew L. Jenks explores how Russian national identity was reshaped over two centuries through a unique art form produced in the village...

Art of the United States, 1750-2000 Primary Sources presents three centuries of US art through a diverse range of historical texts and high-quality reproductions of artworks.This comprehensive volume...

Halifax Harbour 1918 offers a unique perspective on one of Canada's most significant events. In June 1918, artist Arthur Lismer was commissioned to document the war effort and capture the port of...

The art of walking has gained new significance as a social phenomenon in the 21st century. Beyond everyday physical movement and modern moments of relaxation and sensory experience, it touches on...

Bernardo Bellotto's magnificent View of the Grand Canal is a sweeping visual record of life in eighteenth-century Venice. This painting requires repeated viewings to fully appreciate its portrait of...

Ken Gorbey's remarkable journey took him from developing New Zealand's Te Papa Tongarewa Museum to saving Germany's Jewish Museum Berlin. In 1999, he was recruited by W. Michael Blumenthal to turn...

Ever City: A satirical guide to urban life from an unlikely perspective. This humorous travelogue presents a commentary on social divisions within city living, while also poking fun at orientalism in...

The Printer's Eye: A Collection of Rare Japanese Woodblock Prints This book brings together over 100 rare and exquisite Japanese woodblock prints from the renowned Grabhorn Collection. Featuring...

Iconology, Neoplatonism, and the Arts in the Renaissance brings together historians from diverse fields to explore the intersection of art, philosophy, and cosmology during the Italian Renaissance...

Mark Rothko: The Art of Transcendence by Julia Davis Mark Rothko is one of the most celebrated American artists of the 20th century, renowned for his bold and enigmatic colourfield paintings. His...

A sumptuous collection of hospitality design from around the world is presented in this inspiring book. Over 200 designer and boutique hotels are showcased, along with iconic designs by leading firms...

Carey Young, Martha Buskirk, and Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst explore how international corporations shape our contemporary reality in this thought-provoking collection. Through various media,...

Ritual Figures in Congo presents a stunning collection of African art from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Figurative sculpture is renowned for its expressive power and has been a significant...

The Central Line Series documents and celebrates a selection of artworks commissioned for sites along the London Underground's Central Line. These projects enhance the travel experience, featuring...

The Budapest Museum of Fine Arts' collection of 18th-century Italian drawings is one of the most comprehensive in Central Europe. This volume brings together 356 entries for over 350 sheets,...

Curating Fascism: Exhibitions and Memory from the Fall of Mussolini to Today explores how exhibitions have shaped collective memory, historical narratives, and political discourse around Italian...

Siena, Civil Religion and the Sienese explores the special devotion to the Virgin in this medieval Italian city. From its origins in the thirteenth century to the present day, Parsons examines how...

Amateur Movie Making: Aesthetics of the Everyday in New England Film, 1915-1960 by Martha J. McNamara and Karan Sheldon offers a compelling regional study that transforms our understanding of film...

Hermann Nitsch: 20th Painting Action Vienna Secession A comprehensive monograph on Austrian artist Hermann Nitsch, co-founder of Viennese Actionism and pioneer of Performance Art. This book explores...

Learn to paint and draw animals with precision and accuracy using this comprehensive guide. With over 260 illustrations in full color, Fredric Sweney's expert instruction makes it easier than ever to...

Rebecca Morris: Paintings 1996-2005 by Diedrich Diederichsen and Stephen Westfall. This catalogue presents the first comprehensive monograph on Rebecca Morris's work, featuring essays by two leading...

The Indian Craze: Primitivism, Modernism, and Transculturation in American Art, 1890-1915 by Elizabeth Hutchinson. In the early twentieth century, Native American art became a popular collector's...

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas: A Master of Playful Seriousness This beautifully illustrated book explores the art of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, challenging the notion that play is frivolous. Through...

The Slant Step Book: A Legacy Revisited In 1965, an enigmatic slanted object was discovered in a Northern California salvage shop and gifted to a student, sparking a series of artistic exchanges that...

For one year, Bob Nickas put his money where his eyes are: he decided to become a collector. He tracked the changes in his relation to art as he bought one work per month from an artist he had never...

Shanty Town is an innovative work that redefines the boundaries of handwriting as art. With expressive speed and invention, the writing dashes across the page, playing with legibility in a bold and...

The World's Largest Sketch Book offers an unparalleled space for artists to express themselves. With over 600 pages of blank drawing space, this massive hardcover sketch pad is perfect for prolific...

George Maciunas and the Art of Paperwork is a deeply researched study that reveals the consistent artistic practice behind the work of Fluxus artist George Maciunas. Critic and art historian Colby...

Tomi Ungerer: It's All about Freedom presents a comprehensive collection of the artist's work, spanning from early childhood drawings to collages and objects from his later life. This book showcases...

China on Paper presents a fascinating collection of illustrated books, maps, and prints from the late 16th to early 19th centuries. These works reveal a period of mutual curiosity and fruitful...

The title of this exhibition refers to both a literal thread of figuration that runs throughout the works presented and the complex symbolism of the human body in medieval art. During this period,...

Jacob Lawrence: A Modern Visionary Jacob Lawrence was one of the most renowned African American artists of the 20th century. In "Painting Harlem Modern", Patricia Hills offers a comprehensive...

Learn to bring baby dragons to life with this 50-page guide. Jessica Feinberg shares simple techniques for drawing and painting, covering basic shapes and finished paintings in seven step-by-step...

This Blessed Plot: English Pottery Studies in Honour of Jonathan HorneA comprehensive collection of research and scholarship dedicated to the life's work of Jonathan Horne, a renowned expert in...

Reframing Consciousness: Art, Mind and Technology by Roy Ascott explores the intersection of art, science, and technology. Over sixty respected theorists and practitioners contribute to this diverse...

Reclaiming Home: Contemporary Seminole Art explores the work of 12 contemporary artists of the Seminole diaspora. These artists combine traditional skills and techniques with innovative modes of...

The Illuminated World Chronicle: A New Perspective on Late Medieval Urban Life In the 14th century, a unique genre of illustrated manuscripts emerged in Bavarian and Austrian cities. These...

Pop Psychedelic presents a vast and diverse collection of graphic design, showcasing the vibrant fusion of psychedelic and pop imagery. This convergence of styles is currently thriving in the art and...

Recording Conceptual Art: Early Interviews with Barry, Huebler, Kaltenbach, LeWitt, Morris, Oppenheim, Siegelaub, Smithson, and Weiner by Patricia Norvell This collection of interviews offers a...

Media Burn Ant Farm and the Making of an Image is a detailed account of the 1975 performance by Ant Farm, in which a customized Cadillac was driven through a wall of burning television sets. This...

Witch Hunt brings together sixteen international artists at the forefront of feminist thought. Their work is informed by the legacies of feminist theory and challenges patriarchal norms in various...

German Romantic Painting Redefined: Nazarene Tradition and the Narratives of Romanticism By Mitchell Benjamin Frank This book offers a fresh perspective on the history of German Romantic art,...

Patterns in Child Phonology provides an advanced introduction to non-disordered phonological acquisition, making it the first textbook of its kind. This student-friendly text enables readers to...

After Many Springs: Regionalism, Modernism, and the Midwest by Debra Bricker Balken explores the intersections between Regionalist and Modernist art during the Great Depression. This book examines...

The New Infinity - visual music and art in planetariums By Thomas Oberender Planetariums are increasingly being used as galleries for the future, showcasing the largest and most impressive images of...

Color Indian Art brings together thirty-eight stunning images from ancient and classical art forms in India. Each image is accompanied by a brief historical footnote, providing insight into the...

Paisley Patterns Coloring Book 30 Single Sided Pages for AdultsThis coloring book features 30 unique paisley pattern designs, carefully crafted by our in-house designers to provide hours of...

This book provides 14 step-by-step instructions for drawing fairies, covering various skill levels from beginner to advanced. For those just starting out with drawing, there are two projects designed...

Edgar Heap of Birds: A Disciplined Practice in Multiple Media For over three decades, Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds has pursued a distinctive artistic practice that spans multiple media. His work...

Figuration Never Died: New York Painterly Painting, 1950-1970 by Karen Wilkin presents a significant chapter in the history of recent American Modernism. By the early 1950s, a group of artists...

The Unforgettables Expanding the History of American Art by Charles C. Eldredge A new perspective on American art is presented in this vibrant collection of essays, which brings together top scholars...

Brookgreen Gardens Ever Changing. Simply Amazing is a unique blend of nature, art and history that showcases the beauty of South Carolina's landscape. Founded by Anna and Archer Huntington in 1931,...

Marcel Duchamp's artistic innovations were deeply rooted in his fascination with astronomy, geography, and the natural world. This study offers new insights into Duchamp's most influential works,...

Discover the diverse world of art careers. This book explores 25 different jobs that involve art, from architects to game designers, and delves into the daily routines of those who work in these...

Igshaan Adams: Desire Lines explores the multimedia practice of Cape Town-based artist Igshaan Adams since 2009. The publication presents an early career survey, highlighting recurring motifs in his...

Total Chaos: The Story of The Stooges As Told by Iggy Pop is the first time the story of this seminal band has been told entirely in Pop's own words. Hundreds of full color rare photos illustrate...

Florine Stettheimer: A Painter's Poetry and Satire. This beautifully illustrated volume presents a fresh look at the art of Florine Stettheimer, a multifaceted personality who embodied the spirit of...

Contemporary Art: A Tour of Our Times This book takes you on a tour through 70 examples from the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, introducing the art of our times. Thematic chapters...

Sonya Clark's Monumental Cloth, the Flag We Should Know is a thought-provoking exploration of symbols and their power to shape our understanding of history. The story behind a humble dishcloth that...

A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire By Pauline R. Hillaire and Gregory P. Fields, published by the University of Nebraska Press. This book tells the story of Joe Hillaire's...

Chuck Close: Red, Yellow, and Blue - The Last PaintingsThis catalogue marks the first major presentation of Chuck Close's work since his passing in 2021. Featuring a selection of paintings,...

The Rediscovery and Reception of Gandhāran Art presents the latest research on the factors that mediate our encounter with Gandharan art. This fourth volume of the Classical Art Research Centre's...

Halim Flowers' vibrant paintings are a powerful expression of his advocacy for human rights. This beautifully illustrated volume provides a comprehensive look at the artist's vision, with insightful...

Cultural Networks in Migrating Heritage explores how cultural and heritage networks can help institutions and their host societies manage the challenges and opportunities arising from migration. By...

We Make Each Other Beautiful Art, Activism, and the Law explores the intersection of art and politics, focusing on women of color and queer artists who engage in direct action as part of their...

Discover the often-overlooked yet influential surrealist movement in Belgium. This comprehensive exhibition brings together over 250 works by key artists such as René Magritte, Paul Delvaux and...

For centuries, women's contributions to art and design have been overlooked. This book sheds new light on the decorative strategies of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century women artists.From...

The Unknown Blakelock offers new insights into Ralph A. Blakelock's innovative style, which diverged from traditional techniques to explore modernist developments. This self-taught artist was ahead...