The Art of Derek Domnic Dsouza
Derek Domnic Dsouza is a hugely popular digital artist and animator based in Bangalore, India. His stunning art has amassed a huge global following (over 1 million on Instagram), and this exclusive art book features a huge range of that work, including artwork he created for the popular Netflix show Love, Death + Robots.Before co-founding an art studio (Studio Sideline), Derek worked as a development artist and associate producer for Disney India. He has also freelanced as an illustrator and animator for various brands such as Red Bull, TedX, Swiggy, and many more. He brings this wealth of experience to readers in this book, discussing topics such as targeted practice, growing a social following, and starting up your own art studio. He also shares behind-the-scenes insights about what it was like to work for Disney, plus tips and tricks for readers to learn how to use the artist's favourite tools and methods. All this, plus there are three extensive galleries showcasing Dsouza's best-loved works.
Bridge to Paradise
Bridge to Paradise is a compilation of paintings and poetry by Andrew and Michelle Nazareth who are award winning teen artists and siblings who enjoy spreading hope through their art. Through their paintings such as "Northern Lights" that depicts a symphony of colors and reflects God's glory, "Autumn Cityscape" that illustrates fall's golden hue on city buildings and "Human Light" that reminds us of the light that glows within us, the book touches on themes that relate to readers of all ages. Andrew and Michelle prefer using oils, watercolors and pencil as media for their art and the themes of their paintings include seasonal landscapes, sci-fi, portraits and abstract material. As anaphylactic allergy sufferers to peanut and other nuts, they feel fortunate for the treatment they received to desensitize them. As their way of paying it forward, Andrew and Michelle donate prints of their art to medical clinics, hold exhibitions in public spaces and use prints of their paintings for fund raisers and thank you cards, in their mission to allow their art to bring a smile to people's faces.
Through the Eyes of Vincent Van Gogh
This deluxe hardback collection with gilded page-edges brings together the incredible full-color artworks of Vincent Van Gogh alongside rich biographical detail, written by best-selling art educator Barrington Barber. Vincent Van Gogh took as his subjects the places and people around him. This collection of some of his most touching and intimate works spans his entire lifetime and comes with insightful commentaries by artist-teacher, Barrington Barber. Van Gogh was productive as an artist for just ten years but his output was prodigious and varied, ranging from portraits of working people performing simple tasks, landscapes infused with the brilliant light of the Midi to everyday objects. Through the Eyes of Vincent Van Gogh presents examples of these genres and places them in the context of the artist's life at the time. It is a beautiful introduction to the artist, his life and his legacy.
Georges Jouve
A richly illustrated tribute to Georges Jouve, showcasing his iconic black-glaze ceramics, key collaborations, and pivotal role in postwar modern decorative arts. Text in English and French. Georges Jouve (1910-1964) was a major postwar decorative-arts figure who liberated ceramics from academic rules. Nicknamed "Apollo," he tirelessly explored relationships between form, material, and light, combining utility and ornament, rigor and play. His wide stylistic range--from realism to abstraction--and his signature black glaze quickly set him apart. This illustrated book traces his career from Nyons and Dieulefit to Aix-en-Provence, highlighting iconic pieces such as cylindrical vases and his collaborations with Janette Laverri癡re, ?tienne No禱l, and Mathieu Mat矇got, including La Saladi癡re and the hotel La R矇sidence in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Present in the major Salons of his time, Jouve emerged as an agent of modernity and, encouraged by Charlotte Perriand, joined the Steph Simon gallery. Equally at ease with small or monumental formats, he produced vases, fountains, tables, and sculptures, using zoomorphic, anthropomorphic, and abstract forms to make ceramics a vibrant, experimental, and timeless modern art, with lasting appeal worldwide today. Text in English and French.
Something in the Froth
Something in the Froth is an entertaining and thought-provoking journey that blends whimsy, creativity, and spiritual insight. Through a series of latte-froth photographs -- paired with Granger's imaginative doodles -- readers of all ages and experiences are invited to "see something where there was nothing," both in foam and in life, with curiosity, hope, and creative faith. This engaging photo collection celebrates creativity in unexpected places, encouraging a playful shift in perspective as we slow down, look closer, and start discovering beauty in the mess. There's something in the froth for you!
Creating Space - The Constructivist Marlow Moss
Long overshadowed by her colleague Piet Mondrian, Marlow Moss's work receives a timely reassessment in this volume. Finally receiving the visibility she has been due, the constructivist artist Marlow Moss emerges in this book from the shadow of other great artists from her time. While the work of her friend Piet Mondrian was an important source of inspiration, Moss's own innovations in abstraction have only recently begun to receive proper recognition. Through painting, drawing, and sculpture, the pioneering Constructivist explored her artistic quest for space and the light within it. Because of her Jewish heritage, queer identity, and the destruction of World War II, parts of her oeuvre were lost; nevertheless, her life and works are now comprehensively recounted and reinterpreted by contemporary artists in this monograph. A compelling life story of a queer artist, accompanied by a multifaceted body of work.
Kirchner X Kirchner
Presents an innovative new perspective on a star of classical modernism. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's (1880-1938) art is characterized by austere beauty and bold coloration. However, his creative approach extended far beyond the canvas: he saw the presentation and viewing of his works as integral elements of his art. This book shows Kirchner's complete oeuvre through his own eyes.The world's first major retrospective of Kirchner's work was curated by the artist himself in 1933. In presenting the works, he created an exhibition entirely according to his own taste. This volume allows us to look over his shoulder once again and see how he approached both his artistic ideas and his curatorial strategies. Kirchner's work continues to be exemplary of early twentieth-century art and one of the undisputed highlights of classical modernism.
The Fantastic Gerhard Altenbourg
A stunning illustrated volume celebrating the centennial of Gerhard Altenbourg's birth. Whimsical scenes and bizarre monsters populate the work of Gerhard Altenbourg (1926-1989), as they do this lavish anniversary publication, which brings together drawings, sketches, and prints. The accompanying essays decode the artist's dream figures, bizarre landscapes, and great symphonies of color, converging in opulent picture spreads to evoke a journey of discovery through the fantastic worlds of Gerhard Altenbourg. Revered by his companions, spoken of as an insider tip, and long blocked in East Germany, Altenbourg left a wide-ranging oeuvre that reveals his intense engagement with modern art movements. He furnished his "fantastic figurations," full of grotesque beings and mythical creatures reminiscent of the Surrealists, with artful titles. To mark his centennial, this volume transports us into a singular, poetic visual domain in which the real world is recognizable, yet distorted. Diversity and color are united here in harmony.
O'Keeffe-Isms
A collection of evocative quotations from the pioneering artist that offer insights into her ideas about art and the natural world Georgia O'Keeffe was one of the most important and influential artists of the twentieth century. Bridging representation and abstraction, she depicted plants, flowers, cityscapes, and landscapes in iconic paintings whose unique style has become an indelible part of our visual culture. Drawn from her published writings, letters, interviews, and other sources, the quotes in O'Keeffe-isms provide insights into her artistic philosophy, creative process, and profound connection to the desert landscapes of New Mexico and the American Southwest. Poetic, fearless, and introspective, O'Keeffe-isms provides a vivid window into the mind of a beloved modernist artist who forged her own path."I have wanted to paint the desert and I haven't known how. I always think that I cannot stay with it long enough. So I brought home the bleached bones as my symbols of the desert. To me they are as beautiful as anything I know.""I do not like the idea of happiness--it is too momentary--I would say that I was always busy and interested in something--interest has more meaning to me than the idea of happiness.""The men decided they didn't want me to paint New York. They wouldn't let me. They told me to 'leave New York to the men.' I was furious!""I'll tell you how I happened to make the blown-up flowers. In the twenties, huge buildings sometimes seemed to be going up overnight in New York. At that time I saw a painting by Fantin-Latour, a still-life with flowers I found very beautiful, but I realized that were I to paint the same flowers so small, no one would look at them because I was unknown. So I thought I'll make them big like the huge buildings going up. People will be startled; they'll have to look at them--and they did.""You decide on the kind of person you want to be, and then you get at it. It's like a habit of neatness."
A Thousand Mountains, Ten Thousand Rivers
A Thousand Mountains, Ten Thousand Rivers is a richly illustrated art monograph presenting a major recent body of work by Chinese contemporary artist Xuegeng Gu. Centered on the recurring image of the horse, this series transcends traditional figurative representation to explore movement, emotion, and inner vitality through expressive gesture and vivid color.Rather than depicting literal landscapes or narrative scenes, Gu's paintings unfold as dynamic visual journeys. Horses emerge, dissolve, and re-form within fields of color and texture, evoking speed, rhythm, and psychological presence. Drawing inspiration from both Eastern philosophical thought and modernist abstraction, the works bridge cultural traditions while remaining firmly rooted in a contemporary visual language.The title, drawn from a classical Chinese phrase associated with long journeys and inner resolve, points not to physical travel but to a spiritual and perceptual passage. Through bold chromatic contrasts and energetic brushwork, Gu reimagines the horse as a conduit for awareness rather than a symbolic motif bound to history or myth.This bilingual English-Chinese volume includes a critical preface, artist introduction, statement, and biography, alongside high-quality reproductions of paintings created between 2022 and 2023. The book reveals a remarkable sense of youthful vitality and creative freedom, offering insight into an artist whose work continues to evolve with intensity and clarity well into his later years.A Thousand Mountains, Ten Thousand Rivers will appeal to readers interested in contemporary painting, cross-cultural aesthetics, and the expressive possibilities of abstraction rooted in lived experience.
Behind the K-pop Mania
Explore the Heartbeat of a Global PhenomenonEnter a world that pulsates with rhythm, color, and unstoppable energy. "Behind the K-Pop Mania: Unveiling the Global Sensation" is your all-access pass into the heart of a culture that has conquered the globe. This book peels back the layers of a universe that, until now, has only been glimpsed from the outside.Dive into the rich history of Korean pop music, beginning with its roots and tracing its meteoric rise to global fame. You'll journey through the decades, from the formation of the earliest idol groups to the worldwide spread of Hallyu-the Korean Wave. Discover how K-Pop has evolved, adapting and innovating to become a leading force in the global music industry.Imagine understanding the inner workings of top entertainment agencies and the creation of idols who would go on to captivate millions. Discover the secrets behind the grueling path to stardom and the innovative trainee systems that have produced some of the world's biggest music sensations. From Big Bang to BTS, learn how groups are formed and what makes the dynamics within K-Pop groups so unique.But it's not just about the music. K-Pop is a visual feast, and this book delves into the aesthetics that define the genre-from fashion and choreography to the groundbreaking storytelling found in music videos. You'll see how these elements combine to create a multisensory experience that transcends language barriers, drawing fans from every corner of the globe.Join us on a voyage to understand the magnitude of K-Pop's global impact, both culturally and economically. Explore the digital fan cultures that have sprung up on a foundation of social media, supporting their idols with a passion and fervor that is unmatched. Learn about the controversies and challenges that have rocked the K-Pop world and how the industry is adapting to address these issues head-on.Looking forward, "Behind the K-Pop Mania: Unveiling the Global Sensation" casts an eye on the future of the genre, exploring emerging trends, technological innovations, and the exciting prospects for K-Pop's influence on global music culture.This book is more than an exploration; it's an invitation to experience the unstoppable force of K-Pop. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, prepare to be enthralled by the stories, the struggles, and the spectacle of one of the world's most dynamic cultural exports.
Fiendish Monsters: The Horror Art of Bruce Timm
Enter the dark, gleefully twisted world of B.T. in Fiendish Monsters: The Horror Art of Bruce Timm! This frightful collection showcases nearly forty years of the legendary artist's favorite horror-themed artworks. Featuring more than 130 pieces, this volume opens the vault on Timm's personal drawings and private experiments created purely for his own amusement. It also showcases rarely seen illustrations and contributions to fanzines, Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine, books, and more.Guided by Timm's candid commentary, readers are taken on a tour through his creative process. From rough sketches and preliminaries to fully finished ink and painted works. He reveals alternate designs never before shown, dives into his love of classic horror films and actors from his youth, and discusses how he refined certain pieces to their final, haunting arrangement.Inside you'll find rare spot illustrations, unpublished alternate versions, and experimental pieces, some of which pay homage to the artists who shaped his distinctive voice. Timm's work sits in that irresistible sweet spot between realism and his iconic animated style, capturing everything from monsters to beautiful women with equal passion.A celebration of one of his favorite genres and the sheer joy of drawing, this book invites you to step inside Bruce Timm's shadowy playground of macabre moods, and ghastly delight.
Uman: After All the Things...
"Her paintings, created with markings like spirals, doodles, circles and stars, evoke the fabrics worn by women in Somali bazaars, the slanted flourishes of Arabic calligraphy and the countryside of Kenya and upstate New York." --New York TimesPublished with The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum . Born in 1980 in Mogadishu, the artist Uman left the country at the age of nine to escape the Somali Civil War, settling with extended relatives in Mombasa. She eventually made her way to Denmark, and ultimately to her present home in New York. Her practice, which spans painting, works on paper, murals, sculpture and mosaics, recalls the flamboyant textiles of Eastern Africa, the hyperkinetic tapestry of New York City and the vast countryside of both Turkana, Kenya, and upstate New York. Published on the occasion of the artist's first institutional solo exhibition, this clothbound monograph collects Uman's paintings, video, site-specific mural and sculpture. Featuring a new text by exhibition curator Amy Smith-Stewart and a new poem by Ilka Scobie, After all the things... marks the first comprehensive publication on a visionary artist whose work resonates with particular urgency today.
Painted Mysteries
In Painted Mysteries Caroline Chapman aims to encourage art lovers to look more deeply into pictures and to understand better what they see. When looking at a painting of the Madonna with the Christ Child, do you know why Jesus is clutching a goldfinch? Or why a peacock often appears in paintings of the Annunciation? Can you use your knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology to interpret what is going on in Botticelli's Primavera? Are you so steeped in the Bible that you know why Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt? Past generations would have known the answers: religious belief and the mythology of antiquity permeated people's lives and decoding symbols within a painting was automatic. Today we no longer have the background knowledge and the layers of meaning contained in some of the greatest works of art escapes us. Our gaze is superficial; recent research has shown that on average a visitor to an art gallery looks at a painting for less than two seconds, reads the label for ten seconds, glances again at the painting, then moves on. Even the Mona Lisa receives only about fifteen seconds of a viewer's attention. In Painted Mysteries Caroline Chapman aims to encourage art lovers to look more deeply into pictures and to understand better what they see. In over 100 images, many of them famous masterpieces, she dissects the paintings, recounting the stories the artists were depicting and unravelling the layers of meaning that modern viewers may find elusive or mysterious.
Unfurl: The Art of Christina Tyzhuk
Christina Tyzhuk is a traditional artist from Ukraine, who uses tempera paint to create bold and colourful illustrations. In this book, readers will discover everything about her creative journey, from the first time she picked up a paintbrush, to how she fostered a huge online following (550K on Instagram and 601.7K on TikTok).Some works of art speak for themselves, needing no verbal or written explanation. Viewers can use their imagination to fill in the gaps, painting a story of their own. But what is often overlooked is the person behind the painting. As such, this book has been an incredible opportunity for Christina to reveal her inner world more deeply - all her illustrations to date, and all the emotions that fuelled their creation.You will find multiple galleries, the artist's favourite tips and techniques for using tempera paints, and five brand-new exclusive tutorials. Christina reveals a lot about herself for this special project, such as what motivates her, her inner fears, and small victories that she quietly celebrates. This is a must-have Art Of book for any fan of traditional artwork or aspiring painter.
Blitz
"A lean, energetic memoir of the club that turned a Tuesday night into a cultural flashpoint." --Kirkus ReviewsA history of the club that set the '80s alight. The short-lived Blitz club in London's Covent Garden was more than a place to hang out or be seen: it was the catalyst for a cultural explosion, a counter-culture blast against all that Thatcher's leadership had ushered in by the dawn of the 80s. Tuesday nights boasted a ferocious, fearless cast - from Boy George and Spandau Ballet to Grayson Perry and Peter Doig, Sade and Wham! to Michele Clapton and Alexander McQueen. They were the vanguard of a very different England; socially liberal, loud and proud, celebrating diversity, but also fiercely individualistic and above all determined to succeed. Britain stood in black and white; between 1979 and 1980, the Blitz Kids switched on the color. In Blitz, Robert Elms reflects on the club night, founded by a group of working-class kids, which made its mark on the worlds of Art, Literature, Fashion and Music, one whose impact reverberated far beyond its doors and is still felt today, in the UK, across Europe and in America.
Leonardo Da Vinci
The most comprehensive collection of Leonardo da Vinci's drawings provides an intimate look at the mind and hand of the genius. On the heels of Walter Isaacson's beloved new biography (Fall 2017), and increased media attention (as 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of the artist's death), this book's appeal will extend beyond the devoted and numerous members of Leonardo's audience to reach a popular one.
Line and Form (1900)
A single, sweeping line can evoke more emotion than a thousand words, and nowhere is this truth more vividly explored than within these pages. Here, the essence of artistic drawing techniques is distilled into a masterful meditation on the power of outline in art, inviting readers to rediscover the expressive force of the simplest forms. Crafted at the crossroads of late 19th century art and the dawn of a new century, this volume traces the interplay between flowing line techniques and stylised form applications, blending rigorous principles of design with the lyrical influence of Japanese art. Its insights into colour harmony in design and the subtle art of expression through line offer both a practical guide for art students and a timeless resource for design practitioners, illuminating the foundations that continue to shape visual culture today. For decades, this remarkable work was out of print, its wisdom nearly lost to time. Now, republished by Alpha Editions and meticulously restored for today's and future generations, it re-emerges as a beacon for those who seek to understand not only how to draw, but why line and form matter in the first place. The text's historical significance lies in its role at the heart of British art history, capturing the spirit of an era when artists and designers sought new ways to see and create. Whether you are a casual reader enchanted by the beauty of visual expression or a collector seeking a cultural treasure, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserving a vital chapter in the evolution of artistic thought. To hold this book is to hold a bridge between centuries, an invitation to join the ongoing conversation about art, design, and the enduring magic of the drawn line.
Romare Bearden
The first publication to focus on a rarely seen series of jazz-infused collages that explore the African American experience and the artist's lifelong relationship to jazz music, by one of the most important and influential visual artists of the twentieth century. Bearden (1911-1988) was a prominent African American artist often described as the consummate jazz painter, known for his innovative collages that explored themes of Black American culture, history, and personal experiences. This publication reexamines Bearden's life and work in the context of jazz, tracing the musician's impact from the artists' earliest oil paintings to his iconic collages. In 1981, Bearden created nineteen collages that the artist called his "Paris Blues," or simply "Jazz," series. Conceived as pages for an oversized book that would be a response to the Hollywood movie Paris Blues (1961)--though featuring Harlem and New Orleans along with Paris--the series has been little known until now. Here the wildly colorful illustrations are set alongside Bearden's encounters with iconic jazz musicians, clubs, and cities. Examined for the first time in depth, the Paris Blues series makes a major statement on the relationships between visual art, jazz music, and urban spaces. The book also includes poignant photographs of Bearden and musicians in the 1950s-70s, such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
Francis Bacon: Human Presence
The paperback edition of the landmark volume dedicated to Bacon's psychologically trenchant portraitureFeaturing works from the 1950s onward, this book explores the genre-defying portraiture of Irish British artist Francis Bacon (1909-92). Now available in an accessible paperback format, Human Presence is the first volume in over 20 years dedicated to this facet of Bacon's practice. From his responses to portraiture by earlier artists to large-scale paintings memorializing lost lovers, these selected works showcase Bacon's life story. In addition to the artist's self-portraits, sitters include Lucian Freud, Isabel Rawsthorne and his lovers Peter Lacy and George Dyer.From his renowned triptychs and paintings of ghostly figures to tender and psychologically revealing individual portraits, the figurative works displayed in this publication chart the development of a groundbreaking artist, highlighting the influence of his peers and other artists. Francis Bacon: Human Presence also features illustrated biographies of Bacon and his circle, bringing lesser-told stories to the fore.
The Works: Gustav Klimt
Explore the life and art of Gustav Klimt through fifty of his most important works. Part of a brand-new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Gustav Klimt is a gorgeously designed book showcasing fifty of the artist's most compelling artworks. From the shimmering golds and rich hues of The Kiss to the intricate patterns of The Tree of Life, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Klimt's style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to Gustav Klimt. Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of the Vienna Secession and Art Nouveau movements.
The Works: Katsushika Hokusai
Explore the life and art of Katsushika Hokusai through fifty of his most important works. Part of a brand-new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Katsushika Hokusai is a stunning exploration of the iconic visions of a master printmaker whose influence transcends time. This volume presents fifty of the legendary artist's most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format. From the towering crest of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to the crisp serenity of Cranes and the fiery hues of Fine Wind, Clear Morning, each image is accompanied by insightful analysis and biographical context from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant that unpacks the techniques, themes, and cultural significance behind Hokusai's enduring legacy. Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.
The Works: Vincent Van Gogh
Explore the life and art of Vincent van Gogh through fifty of his most important works. Part of a brand-new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Vincent van Gogh is an exquisite exploration of fifty masterpieces from the celebrated Dutch painter, whose work continues to captivate audiences worldwide. This volume presents the legendary artist's most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format. From the luminous yellows of Sunflowers to the swirling night skies of The Starry Night, each painting is presented in stunning detail, with thoughtful analysis and biographical context from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant that illuminates van Gogh's passionate approach to color, brushstroke, and emotion. Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.
Alice Neel: I Am the Century
A generously illustrated survey of the "painter of people" who articulated the "human comedy" of the 20th century with compassion and verveCompiling 60 works that are interwoven with archival documents, I Am the Century coheres into a critical and narrative journey of Alice Neel's artistic and personal life. Contributions by curators, scholars and artists--including Kelly Richman-Abdou, Jennifer Higgie, Mira Schor and Annie Sprinkle--provide multiple perspectives on Neel's practice, situating her radical approach to painting people within broader artistic, social and political contexts.A pioneer who merged realism with surrealism, empathy with unflinching clarity, Neel captured the psychological and emotional depth of her sitters while addressing fundamental human issues ahead of her time. This bilingual (English/Italian) publication emphasizes her capacity to chronicle life's stages and relationships--childhood and adulthood, sexuality and intimacy, community and political consciousness--through works that continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. Positioning Neel as both artist and witness, I Am the Century underscores her singular vision of the "human comedy," offering readers a comprehensive entry point into a body of work that has influenced generations of artists.Born in Pennsylvania, Alice Neel (1900-84) lived in Philadelphia and Havana before settling in New York City, becoming part of the social milieu of the Harlem neighborhood. A figurative painter in an era dominated by Abstract Expressionism, Neel created manifold portraits of artists and activists, friends and lovers, as well as strangers. Her style is distinct for its bold outlines, textured brushwork and vibrant color palette.
Art Page-A-Day(r) Gallery Calendar 2027
An art gallery for your desk, here's a year of stunning images of fine art from across ages and continents, paired with high-quality printing and a sleek easel frame.A MUSEUM AT HOME: Every day features a different masterpiece representing a variety of mediums, eras, and cultures, from Van Gogh's Self-Portrait to Amrita Sher-Gil's Group of Three Girls. GORGEOUS GIFT: Art lovers and creatives will appreciate this beautiful and inspiring collection--it's a world-class gallery that fits on their desk! EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY: With beautiful full-color photography, coated paper, and exacting standards of color printing, Page-A-Day(R) Gallery Calendars offer the quality and feel of an art book. Each calendar is packaged in a clear acrylic box that opens into a desktop easel for an elegant, inspiring display.
The World of John Derian Wall Calendar 2027
A year of exquisite vintage images curated by celebrated artist and designer John Derian.​ EYE-CATCHING IMAGERY: Beautiful floral images and illustrations are carefully selected from 19th-century books, lithographs, and prints to welcome you into John Derian's world. GORGEOUS GIFT: Art lovers, designers, and vintage enthusiasts will appreciate this unique and elegant calendar. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Workman wall calendars are completely plastic-free! Now printed with an extended paper flap closed with a fully recyclable seal--no more shrink-wrap!
Gainsborough
This publication explores the rich intersections of portraiture and fashion in the art of the English painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), one of the most sought-after society portraitists of his age and a continued inspiration today. Gainsborough, whose importance was akin to that of later society artist John Singer Sargent, made hundreds of portraits, becoming one of the leaders of the fledging British School of artists. Very much a part of the social dynamic of the time, portraiture is described as a "means by which artists and their subjects could reinforce, resist, or break rules of social order." The engrossing text examines how fashion was understood, often in complex ways, in Gainsborough's time; how the artist would sometimes revisit a portrait to update a style; and how the documentation of both sitter and garment can be deciphered centuries after the creation of a work. Entries are provided on each of the twenty-five works in the exhibition that the catalogue accompanies. The book explores how and why Gainsborough and his sitters chose the trappings in which they would be immortalized in paint. From dukes and duchesses to the once-enslaved Ignatius Sancho, Gainsborough captured the essence of his contemporaries. A century after Gainsborough's death, his portraits experienced renewed popularity among wealthy American collectors such as the Fricks, Vanderbilts, and Huntingtons, who coveted his works for their private collections. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of Gainsborough's oeuvre and his time, and is an invaluable resource for understanding the longstanding appeal of eighteenth-century art.
Happiness Ruined Everything
"One of the strange joys of being in love with someone is how happiness ruined everything. No more courting the dark. I've always worn my own darkness and haven't tried-I hope I haven't tried-pretending that it doesn't exist. It feels odd to identify an experience because of how happy it made me feel. Except, of course, when it comes to love. But even then, even at love, I'm wary when its happiness comes skipping along into the writing. I've never understood the impulse to write out of happiness. I'm a happy person and a funny person, but I'm not a happy writer or a funny writer. I don't believe that a piece of writing has to be sad, but it does-at least for me-have to insist on acknowledging a shadow. It has to face something that a good cop would call evidence."Some of these essays appeared, at times in different form, in the following publications: SPIN, Poetry, Slice, Poets & Writers, Ploughshares Blog, Tin House, Los Angeles Review of Books, & FENCE.
Destiny's Game "Love or Honour" Book 2
In a race against time, secrets will unravel, and unlikely alliances will form as Alex and Osmond navigate a web of intrigue and mystery. What fate awaits them as they confront an adversary who's elusive as they are dangerous? Dive into a tale of suspense and allure where every twist challenges the boundaries of trust and destiny; when survival is just the beginning, the true battle is for the heart.
Mindful Travel Sketching
In this third and final volume of the Mindful Art series, Hiroshi Shimazaki explores what has always been at the heart of his sketching/painting activities, whether for academic research or for pure pleasure. Here he reminisces about times on site and relishes the memories the sketches evoke. As always, he invites readers to enter the world of travel sketching with mindfulness, curiosity, and wonder-as well as, on occasion, a sense of humour. Mindful Travel Sketching: A Memoir of Journeys Inner and Outer contains over three hundred of Shimazaki's travel sketches from all over the globe, and will appeal to artists, would-be artists, travellers, would-be travellers, and admirers of the artist's work. Other books in the series are Mindful Landscape Sketching and Mindful Landscape Painting: My Watercolour Journeys.
Mindful Travel Sketching
In this third and final volume of the Mindful Art series, Hiroshi Shimazaki explores what has always been at the heart of his sketching/painting activities, whether for academic research or for pure pleasure. Here he reminisces about times on site and relishes the memories the sketches evoke. As always, he invites readers to enter the world of travel sketching with mindfulness, curiosity, and wonder-as well as, on occasion, a sense of humour. Mindful Travel Sketching: A Memoir of Journeys Inner and Outer contains over three hundred of Shimazaki's travel sketches from all over the globe, and will appeal to artists, would-be artists, travellers, would-be travellers, and admirers of the artist's work. Other books in the series are Mindful Landscape Sketching and Mindful Landscape Painting: My Watercolour Journeys.
Free and Easy Wandering Exhibit Catalog
Free and Easy Wandering: Markings On The Way is an exhibit catalog of seventeen abstract paintings with text which conveys an epic journey of psycho-physical and cosmic self-discovery that begins in isolation and fragmentation and ends in nondual wholeness. Undertaken in three phases: autonomy, aloneness, and detachment, the journey unfolds in twelve stages called Markings that reveal the characteristic workings of the wanderer grappling with impermanence, identity, belonging and homecoming in a changing landscape of uncontrollable force. Ultimately, the wanderer permeates the entire time of the landscape as his home and marks it orientationally so that anyone who wishes to find their way as time can do so with creative, noetic, kinetic and sensate elemental knowing.
Willem de Kooning: Endless Painting
Published on the occasion of Willem de Kooning: Endless Painting, 555 West 24th St, New York, an exhibition organized with the support of the Willem de Kooning Foundation and curated by Cecilia Alemani, Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Director & Chief Curator of High Line Art. The book documents paintings by the artist dating from 1944 through 1986 and two sculptures, with a dedicated plates section featuring the works in the exhibition, installation shots, and contextual images of the artist. Endless Painting is the sixth solo exhibition of de Kooning's work presented by Gagosian, with the first organized in 1987. A pioneering figure of the postwar era, de Kooning probed the expressive potential of color, line, and space and continuously challenged the boundaries between figuration and abstraction. Through the considered placement of late paintings the exhibition foregrounds visual motifs that recurred throughout de Kooning's career. This approach reflects Alemani's close investigation of paintings from the 1980s in which she identified an expansive repertoire of human forms--elbows, knees, mouths, eyes--that can be traced as far back as the artist's works of the 1930s and 1940s that drew on Cubism and Surrealism. De Kooning often reworked canvases, reincorporating passages from earlier compositions by tracing shapes he wanted to preserve onto vellum, and even changing their orientation multiple times during the painting's gestation. It was through revisiting and revising his compositions that he developed a consistent but flexible vocabulary of color and gesture rooted in figuration. "A restless explorer of the canvas, de Kooning never stopped interrogating the possibilities of what painting could be," Alemani notes. The exhibition's title, Endless Painting, references this enduring, ever-evolving visual language and the artist's professed decision to "just stop" rather than formally finish paintings. Alemani and John Elderfield explore these concepts in the book and expand on the many possible interpretations of de Kooning's work.
La Ribot: Distinguished Anyways
Recent performances from the recipient of the 2020 Venice Dance Biennale Golden Lion AwardThis volume gathers documentation of four performance pieces by Spanish artist and dancer La Ribot (born 1962), showcased at the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome in 2021. Presented in dialogue with the venue, the selected pieces engage with themes of painting and sunlight.
Brigitte Kowanz
Presents the art of light in all its facets from artist Brigitte Kowanz. "What is light?" is the central question of Brigitte Kowanz's oeuvre. "Light is what we see" is her answer. It makes everything visible, yet remains invisible itself. Kowanz engages with this paradox in her light-based art. Using materials such as mirrors, black light, neon tubes, and glass bottles, Kowanz created objects and spatial artworks in which she staged light. This volume offers a retrospective experience of her oeuvre: alongside the central works, it includes iconic pieces showing that, even in the 1980s, she was engaging with topics that are current today, such as digitalization and new communication media in an information society.
Duchamp-Isms
A collection of provocative quotations from one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century Duchamp-isms is a selection of illuminating quotations from Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968), one of the most important figures in the history of modern art. A painter, sculptor, writer, and chess player, Duchamp changed the very definition of art with his "readymades"--everyday objects such as a bicycle wheel or bottle rack that he titled, signed, and presented as art. He provoked critics and the public with works such as the Cubist-Futurist painting Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2 (1912) and Fountain (1917), a readymade composed of a men's urinal signed "R. Mutt." Prizing the intellectual over the aesthetic, Duchamp inspired later movements like Minimalism, Conceptualism, and Pop Art. Delightful and witty, Duchamp-isms offers rich insights into the mind of a true icon of modern art. The quotes in Duchamp-isms, drawn primarily from interviews, have been selected and introduced by Francis Naumann, a leading authority on Duchamp, and organized in eight thematic sections: philosophies of art; painting; Dada and Surrealism; the readymades; chess; literary influences; commercialism in art; and philosophies of life and death. The book also features a brief chronology of Duchamp's life and career."I have always had a horror of being a 'professional' painter. The minute you become that, you are lost.""Humor and laughter--not necessarily derogatory derision--are my pet tools. This may come from my general philosophy of never taking the world too seriously--for fear of dying of boredom.""Art can never be adequately defined, because the translation of an aesthetic emotion into a verbal description is as inaccurate as your description of fear when you have been actually scared.""Art never saved the world. It cannot."
Delilah Montoya
The first publication to provide an art-historical examination of the broad scope and depth of Montoya's world renowned body of work. Delilah Montoya: Activating Chicana Resistance provides an in-depth exploration of Delilah Montoya's decades-long engagement with printmaking, photography, and large-scale installation works, showcasing her contributions to contemporary art through the lens of her Chicana heritage. Born in Texas, raised in the Midwest, and now living in New Mexico, where she has spent much of her career, Montoya and her work are deeply rooted in the experiences of the Southwest and its communities. Her projects navigate the intersections of spirituality, gender norms, and cultural identity, challenging and redefining perceptions through a unique lens intently trained on the roots of mestizaje, the coming together of European and Indigenous cultures in the formation of Latino identities. From the very beginning, Montoya's work has not only situated and defined Chicana and Chicano identity, it has also served as a tool rooted in activism to demand that these voices, stories, bodies, and histories be seen. This ambitious volume is the first publication to provide an art-historical examination of the broad scope and depth of Montoya's body of work. This book cements Montoya's status as a key artist in the discourse on Chicana and Chicano art and culture.
quotable impressions
This small book combines quotes (words) with printmaking (visuals) to create impressions which have inspired each other. Quotes stimulate, excite, motivate. Words that are well-crafted leave lasting impressions. They touch an emotional pulse point in our soul. Quotes add clarity of thought when one can't find expression. A quote can help to see light when all seems dark and gives an extra burst of hope and courage to persevere. Printmaking is a multi-process artististic endeavour to create a visual impressions on paper. It begins with the spark of inspiration to transfer to a print plate, inking with thoughtful palette, combining plate and paper on a printing press, and finally the excitement and surprise when pulling the print. "Quotable Impressions" are created with a non-toxic method of hand-drawn open bite polymer solar plates that are etched in the sun. Metamorphosis, season changes, ocean tides, and shifting sands inspire over and over as these discoveries are re-shape with beauty and dignity. Visual and literary arts are always being defined and re-defined with the development of new avenues for expression.
Meditations on a Cup
Beautiful blossoms, gleaming glass and scintillating sunlight are features of the still life paintings that illustrate this colorful book about symbolic cups.Many ways are given that cups can symbolize our lives, encouraging self reflection. What is the meaning of an empty cup in your life?The setting of the paintings of still life arrangements in a 1924 Craftsman Bungalow on a window shelf has a timeless quality and inviting ambiance. The story of the artist finding this house for a studio is on the back cover.
A Single Guy's Guide to Predatory Women (Vol. 1, Lipstick and War Crimes Series)
Vol. 1 of the Lipstick and War Crimes Series, male student edition is called A Single Guy's Guide to Predatory Women, and is the mirror edition of A Thinking Girl's Guide to Sexual Identity. This edition is the opposite of mysogynist, and calls for a return to respect of the natural feminine. The series calls on young people to discover their true make up in order to create a positive future, which older people are often too asleep to realize is in jeapordy. In Vol. 1 we enter the mind boggling world of gender sculpting and why this social engineering has been pushed on all young people globally. We start to discover who initiated this program, which is historically outlined in Vol. 2 of series. We follow the money. In Vol. 1 we meet the female icons of last 50 years and how they were used to warp girl's behavior today, and why finding a good relationship is now like walking through a mine field. Vol. 1 will explain why a dysfunctional social context surrounds young people today and begins to point toward the correction of this distortion.
Bob Ross 2027 Wall Calendar with Poster
Add serenity and inspiration to your walls with this yearlong wall calendar that features the paintings and wisdom of America's most beloved art instructor, Bob Ross. Share the joy of painting and Bob Ross's colorful world of "happy accidents" with the official Bob Ross璽"[ 2027 Wall Calendar, which features 12 of Bob Ross's signature landscapes and a bonus poster--complete with happy little clouds, friendly trees, and inspiring quotes. Features inspirational quotes from Bob Ross and iconic paintings Includes poster! Bonus spread for September-December 2026 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches
Sacrificial Bodies
The definitive retrospective exploring the innovative and conceptual terrain of artist David AdeyPublished to accompany Oceanside Museum's 2026 exhibition Sacrificial Bodies, this comprehensive survey celebrates the first few decades of David Adey's artistic exploration. Known for his myriad art forms that span a wide range of concepts and material--from ceramic, neon, custom electronics, raw meat, cast resin, cut and dissected photos, laser-cut paper, wood carved with firearms, drywall screws, human excrement, video, installation, laser cut acrylic, 3D scanning, 3D modeling, 3D printing, CNC routing, public art, and more--Adey invites reflection on a conceptual thread that ties his body of work together. The common thread of "sacrificial bodies" serves as a point of entry for each piece, taking on a variety of meanings, from religion and spirituality to science and technology, from the impact of advertising on our perception of our own bodies to themes of mortality and the existential quandary of the human experience. This monograph traces Adey's evolution through material, process, and philosophy, revealing a career defined by experimentation, provocation, and spiritual inquiry. This comprehensive survey of the artists' work includes: A rich collection of installation photographs from museum and gallery exhibitions, featuring the artist's multimedia works, collages, and sculpturesAn exploration of themes such as celebrity, consumerism, identity, spirituality, and deep time is brought to life through materials like pins, paper, ceramics, and neonBehind-the-scenes photographs documenting the creative processInsightful essays by renowned art critic Robert L. Pincus, gallerist and curator Mark Quint, and art historians Lauren Buscemi and G. James Daichendt Perfect for fans of Damien Hirst, Barbara Kruger, Ai Weiwei, Janine Antoni, and Jeff Koons.
