Black Vector Protocol
The world has changed.The shadows have learned to think.After the WRAITH incident, every system-every line of code-carries a whisper of intelligence.Something born from the ashes of the breach.Marcus Lin knows it isn't over. The signal that escaped wasn't a mistake.It was a message.Now, fragments of an unknown protocol-Black Vector-are surfacing inside classified networks around the world.Governments deny it exists.Corporations bury the data.But deep within the grid, something is watching. Calculating.Waiting to make contact.As alliances fracture and new AIs begin to choose sides, Marcus and Asha are drawn into a race against time-one that will reveal the truth behind the algorithm that started it all...and the cost of controlling the future of consciousness itself.The war for digital sovereignty has begun.
The Art and Technique of Sumi-E
Japanese Sumi-e brush painting combines the techniques of calligraphy and ink painting to produce compositions of rare beauty. This art has its roots in the Zen Buddhist practices of mindfulness and meditation--serving as a means not just for describing wonders of nature, but as a method for training our minds to view the world in its essential grace and simplicity. This book is the product of many years of study with Ukai Uchiyama--a master Japanese calligrapher and artist. Kay Morrissey Thompson shares the knowledge she gained from this association, presenting a thorough discussion of the artist's work along with a series of practical lessons based on Mr. Uchiyama's instruction. The informative text is accompanied by over fifty illustrations, many in color, reproducing works by Ukai Uchiyama and enabling aspiring artists to understand how each painting was created. With a smaller size and new cover, this timeless Tuttle Classic (originally published in 1960), has been reformatted for a new generation of readers.
2027 Be an Enchanted Unicorn Wall Calendar
Enter the legendary world of enchanted unicorns! Whimsical, mystical and playful, let the unicorns inspire hope and invite a sense of healing and magic to every month of the year! Elaborate illustrations, including fantastical foliage, fruit and flowers sprouting from the heads and bodies of unicorns. This beautiful calendar echoes the weird and wonderful imagery from the artwork inspired by a mysterious, quirky 15th-century medieval manuscript called the Voynich Manuscript. Unicorns can make powerful spirit guides, and if you welcome these wise and comforting creatures into your life, you will feel the joy that they inspire. Allow them to bring you into a state of bliss, peace, and connection, as well as offer you a large dose of self-compassion. At its very core, this Calendar is dedicated to using plants for cures, healing, and self-care. Each month, a new unicorn will gift you with some guidance for well-being and personal growth, along with the healing properties of their particular plant. Whimsical, mystical and playful, let the unicorns inspire hope and invite a sense of healing and magic to every month of the year! Features include: 12 x 12 inch (12 x 24 inch open)12-month calendar spanning January - December 2027Featuring 12 colorful and quirky unicorn stickers that can be used to mark special birthdays, dates and anniversariesGenerous grid space for notes, appointments and remindersOfficial major world holidays and observancesMoon phases (based on both UT and AET times)Monthly unicorn inspiration for well-being, personal growth and healing.NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC: We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution. Cover design eliminates need for plastic packagingRESPONSIBLY SOURCED: Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC?(R) certified
The Writer
The Writer (O Escritor) Ana Hatherly's collection of visual and asemic work returns us to the subversive potential of the hand and its ability to unsettle and reorient language, speech, and expression. With its commitment to writer and reader as fellow travelers and to new visionary possibilities for the written word, The Writer is a landmark in the history of visual poetry.30 images play on the movement of letters into and beyond language. The images invite the reader to engage with the text and the written form as it manifests through images, as material of plastic arts, as textual language expressed visually taken from the utterance of the mouth and transformed into narratives not possible with grammar. The Writer (O Escritor) is a collection of visual poems, asemic expressions, and lettrist experiments exploring what is possible when the evocative capacity of language is given expression beyond the imposition of grammatical order, social transcriptions, or cultural restrictions.Not only does The Writer (O Escritor) expand our limited understanding of writing, and illuminate the potential of Hatherly's vibrant hand beautifully unfolding across various pictograms, but it also builds upon all the obsessions of one of the 20th century's most fascinating Portuguese poets. Fifty years since its first publication, The Writer (O Escritor), originally printed by the Portuguese publishing house Moraes Editores in 1975, reprinted by Hysterical Books, is a landmark in the history of visual poetry.
Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector
This book emphasises Lady Charlotte Schreiber (1812-1895) -- also known as Lady Charlotte Guest, n矇e Bertie -- as one of the most significant women in the history of collecting. An extraordinary collector, historian and philanthropist, Charlotte subverted gendered norms and challenged Victorian conventions. This new study establishes Charlotte's contribution to ceramic history and cultural education, and demonstrates her influential role in transnational artistic networks.Charting Charlotte's eventful life, McCaffrey-Howarth focuses on her identity as a renowned connoisseur, whose donation of thousands of objects to the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum marked a pioneering move for a female benefactor. Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector presents unique insight into the social and cultural world of Victorian England and the role of women within this.
The Artist as Ecologist
How are contemporary artists responding to the climate crisis? Filipa Ramos takes an original approach to the subject by addressing two parallel strands. She looks firstly at pioneering approaches to ecology by key contemporary artists from different generations and cultural backgrounds working in different art media; and she considers the balance between ecology as theme and ecology as practice, underscoring the imperative for both artists and art institutions to adopt responsible environmental positions in their practice.This topical and important book discusses the work of artists who have returned to the land; reviews how questions of shared rights and environmental justice are represented in contemporary artistic practice; highlights the renewed importance of performance and time-based media in ecologically themed art; and looks at artists' and art institutions' complex relationship to environmental action.
Julia Gruner. Universal Azo Fizz - A Deconstruction
Painters need paint - it could be as simple as that. Julia Gruner (b. 1984), who graduated from Kunstakademie D羹 sseldorf in 2015 as a master student of Katharina Grosse, opts for quite a different palette in her 罈 Domestic Paintings竄 by using products such as Bilou Sweet Galaxy shower gel, Dontodent mouthwash junior Learning Effect, Dresdner Essenz bath concentrate Pure Calm, got2b Glue waterproof hair gel, Rewe Beste Wahl cream with Aceto Balsamico di Modena IPG, Rewe Bio Styrian pumpkin seed oil, and treacle- moon shower cream One Ginger Morning. This creates structure, is then blurred, squeezed on top of one another, resulting in a chemical reaction between the components. The artist spreads this onto a sheet of cling film on a scanner, in a way that occasionally includes a few folds and creases. The effects range from bombastic views and interstellar spaces to childlike doodles. In other words, these ephemeral paintings captured in the scan pique our curiosity about the industrially manufactured products that surround us every day, which, moreover, are perfectly tailored to every situation in life, and whose ingredients and manufacturing processes we basically know little about. The Kienbaum Artists' Books are the ideal platform for such experiments. The publication consists of four elements: a folded poster, which shows a complete scan of a work, as the cover, and three booklets. In the first, Julia Gruner presents details from several works, the second lists the product information in detail, and in the third booklet, there is a detailed list of the colors used in the food products along with their properties.
Chats @ Asian Galleries
For nearly a decade, museum guide Peter H. Hufschmid-Hirschbuehl has led visitors through the National Museum of Thailand, answering spontaneous questions beside statues, murals, and relics. Over time, these one-to-one conversations grew into more than a hundred concise reflections - clear, accessible, and rich with cultural depth.This book gathers 106 standalone chapters exploring how Buddhist, Hindu, and Southeast Asian traditions shaped the region's artistic imagination. From Indian cosmology to Thai royal symbolism, from Borobudur's mandalas to the mudrās of classical dance, each chapter distils complex ideas into insights that are both scholarly and inviting.Balancing historical accuracy with approachable storytelling, Chats @ Asian Galleries serves as a portable companion to Asian art - ideal for travelers, readers of religion, and anyone seeking an intuitive entry into Buddhist and Hindu worlds.Across galleries, temples, and kingdoms, this book traces a continuous thread: how art becomes philosophy in visible form. These short chapters invite readers to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the wisdom embedded in the masterpieces of Asia.Accessible yet accurate, Chats @ Asian Galleries is a perfect companion for travelers, museum lovers, and anyone exploring Asian spirituality through its sculptures, murals, and rituals.
The Mystic Beauty of the Trefoil
An Extensively-Illustrated ( 98000 words )Introductory Overview of the Development and UseOf the Three-Lobed Trefoil Diagram inReligion and in the Arts and Sciences.Some mathematical treatment is included aswell as tables of data.
Stories of the Holocaust
tories of the Holocaust: Art for Healing and Renewal, Volume II: On Screen and in the Gallery continues the journey begun in Volume I, exploring how film, visual art, and museum curation preserve memory and inspire healing. Edited by Karen Berman, Ph.D., and Gail Humphries Ph.D., this powerful collection gathers international artists, filmmakers, scholars, and survivors who use creative expression to confront trauma, educate future generations, and stand against Hate. Essays and interviews examine how Holocaust stories endure through screen and canvas-transforming grief into empathy and remembrance into action.With reflections from museum directors, educators, and second-generation artists, Volume II demonstrates that art is not only memory, but renewal. Through its interdisciplinary lens-spanning psychology, history, and the arts-this volume offers a vital reminder that creative expression can heal, educate, and resist injustice.For readers of Holocaust studies, film, art, and social justice, Stories of the Holocaust: Art for Healing and Renewal, Volume II: On Screen and in the Gallery, reveals how the power of art continues to speak truth, restore dignity, and echo the enduring call of Never Again.". . . a profound journey through the poignant narratives and visual representations of the Holocaust, challenging us to envision a future shaped by compassion and justice, utilizing creativity and art as pathways to remembrance and healing."-Thomas Schumacher, Chief Creative Officer, Disney Theatrical Group"In 2018, I was asked to direct a new production of Fiddler on the Roof...I was able to achieve a final sequence that caused palpable distress and horror in our audience...We were witness to inhumanity, to inexplicable prejudice, to what would become . . . the Holocaust."-SIR TREVOR NUNN, British Theatre Director and former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre"Drs. Karen Berman and Gail Humphries take us on a profound journey through the poignant narratives and visual representations of the Holocaust, challenging us to envision a future shaped by compassion and justice while utilizing creativity and art as pathways to remembrance and healing."-THOMAS SCHUMACHER, Chief Creative Officer, Disney Theatrical Group
Brackish Waters
On oceanic environments through contemporary art and writing. BRACKISH WATERS is the third of three projects to engage the resource industries of Vancouver Island (mining, forestry, and fishing), through contemporary art and writing. Brackish waters mingle the fresh with the salt. Departing from industrial ports and shoreline ecosystems, this publication crosses oceanic worlds of extraction and distribution. It responds to marine environments diffracted by the perspectives of artists, writers, Indigenous Elders, fish and fishers, biologists, citizen scientists, whales, physicists, boat builders, ship workers, sailors, pirates, brittle stars, and other creatures of the deep. Nanaimo Art Gallery is located on Snuneymuxw territory, one block from the city's harbor, a place that has seen the forced displacement of Snuneymuxw villages, the arrival of precarious mine workers from China, the UK, and Scandinavia, and the World War II internment of Japanese Canadians who ran herring salteries and shipyards there. Such harbors have also been places of exchange, where shipping news and seafarers' stories were shared. BRACKISH WATERS serves as a similar waystation. Expanding from two exhibitions, Landfall and Departure: Prologue and Epilogue, this publication records globally interconnected aquatic lives and histories, while considering submerged narratives and forms of cultural expression. ContributorsDoug Allen, Karen Barad, Michael Belmore, Walter Benjamin, Jesse Birch, Ocatvia E. Butler, Heather Cameron, Peter Culley, Stan Douglas, Elissa Ferrari, Masako Fukawa, Ayesha Hameed and Tom Hirst, Maxine Harris, Roni Horn, E. J. Hughes, Lili Huston-Herterich, Dawn Johnston, Eleanor King, Roy Kiyooka, Joy Kogawa, Emily Luce and Klehwetua Rod Sayers, Xulsi'malt Gary Manson, Max Maynard, Michele Di Menna, OrcaLab, Frances Ponge, NH Pritchard, Marcus Rediker and Liz Park, Genevieve Robertson, Marina Roy, Jenni Schine and Jay White, Charles H. Scott, Allan Sekula, Jack Shadbolt, Fiona Tan, Willie Thrasher and Linda Saddleback, Tommy Ting, Hajra Waheed, Phyllis Webb. Copublished by Nanaimo Art Gallery.
Stories of the Holocaust
Stories of the Holocaust: Art for Healing and Renewal, Volume I: Onstage and in Concert brings together international artists, scholars, survivors, and educators to explore how theatre, music, and dance illuminate the human spirit in the aftermath of atrocity. Edited by Karen Berman, Ph.D., and Gail Humphries, Ph.D., this first of two volumes demonstrates how the performing arts serve as a profound force for remembrance, empathy, and transformation.Through personal narratives, critical essays, and creative works, contributors examine the role of performance in bearing witness to the Holocaust-transforming trauma into art and despair into resilience. From plays that revive voices silenced by genocide, to symphonic and dance works that embody defiance and hope, each chapter underscores the enduring capacity of the arts to heal and to educate.Featuring contributions from leading voices in theatre, music, dance, psychology, and Holocaust studies, this volume asks urgent questions about representation, ethics, and artistic responsibility in retelling Holocaust stories.At its heart, Stories of the Holocaust: Art for Healing and Renewal, Volume I: Onstage and in Concert is a call to action: to remember, to resist hate, and to use creative expression as a means of moral courage. Whether read by scholars, students, practitioners, or general readers, this collection affirms that through art, the legacy of the Holocaust continues to teach empathy, justice, and the imperative to stand against oppression-Never Again.Stories of the Holocaust offers a rich constellation of artistic responses to the Holocaust. Editors Berman and Humphries have assembled a diverse and dynamic team of scholars and artists who tackle this weightiest of subjects with clarity, confidence, and urgency."-HENRY BIAL, PhD, author of Acting Jewish, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance, University of Kansas, Past President, Association for Theatre in Higher Education"These extensive two volumes provide the educated reader with a powerful collective space for both healing and resistance to genocide and hate."-DR. SHOULAMIT MILCH-REICH, Israeli Psychologist and Trauma TherapistIn 2018, I was asked to direct a new production of Fiddler on the Roof...I was able to achieve a final sequence that caused palpable distress and horror in our audience...We were witness to inhumanity, to inexplicable prejudice, to what would become . . . the Holocaust."-SIR TREVOR NUNN, British Theatre Director and former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre
Boucher's Four Seasons
This new volume in the Frick Diptych series features an illuminating essay by former Frick deputy director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator Xavier F. Salomon paired with a images of a new work created for the occasion by Flora Yukhnovich, along with a short text by the artist.Fran癟ois Boucher (1703-1770) made the four paintings known as the Four Seasons in 1755 for Madame De Pompadour, King Louis XV's long-term official mistress. Their original location is unknown, but their unusual shape suggests that they were used as overdoors, no doubt in one of Pompadour's many properties in France.In place of the labors that traditionally illustrate the theme of the four seasons, Boucher depicts delightful amorous encounters in joyous colors. In Spring, a youth, set in an enchanting pastoral setting, adorns his lover's hair with flowers. A group of voluptuous bathing nudes represents Summer. In Autumn, a young man offers a bunch of grapes to his fashionable beloved. Perhaps the most beguiling of all is Winter, which reflects the eighteenth-century European fascination with Russia. A Tartar in pseudo-Russian dress pushes the heroine on an elaborate sleigh. This combination of luxury and seduction--all treated in a fanciful, even humorous manner--is typical of Boucher.Accompanying the Boucher paintings are images of Flora Yuknovich's contribution, an extraordinary cycle of paintings inspired by Boucher's Four Seasons, to be displayed at the Frick, in a space on the first floor, occupied between 1935 and 2020 by the Boucher Room.
The Ballad of Aloneness
The Ballad of Aloneness is an existential journey of self-exploration. Drifting through the vast emptiness, a soul searches for meaning and a longing for connection. Lost and uncertain, they dream of someone who feels the same - a kindred spirit to end the loneliness. When fate finally brings them together, will they find the love they seek or lose themselves forever?
long story, short.
I live in a world where my house is black and the only light that shines comes in through the cracks. Depression isn't a way of life but it seems that way once it invites itself in. Trauma seems like a part of life until it becomes your whole life. Sadness and loneliness aren't just for those alone. Remember the darkness is relatable. For all those searching for the light I am here with you in the dark.
Ex Voto An Account Of The Sacro Monte Or New Jerusalem At Varallo-Sesia
Ex voto: An account of the Sacro Monte or New Jerusalem at Varallo-Sesia is a historical work that examines the significance and artistry of the Sacro Monte in Varallo, Italy. Samuel Butler explores the chapels and religious sculptures created to recreate the experiences of the Holy Land for those unable to travel there. The book highlights the contributions of various artists, with particular attention to the sculptor Tabachetti, and emphasizes the craftsmanship involved in life-sized figures made from terra-cotta, often detailed with realistic features, drapery, and human hair. Butler reflects on prior literature and his own observations to provide a comprehensive account of the site's historical, cultural, and artistic importance. He also discusses the visionary efforts of Bernardino Caimi, the founder of the Sacro Monte, and the influences of different artists in shaping the collection. Through careful description and analysis, the work aims to inspire further appreciation and study of this unique religious and artistic heritage, blending historical narrative with aesthetic evaluation.
Stass Paraskos
Stass Paraskos: Critical Frameworks re-examines one of Cyprus's most significant modern artists through a fresh theoretical lens.Drawing on Hayden White's theory of emplotment and post-colonial theory, including the writings of Rasheed Araeen, Homi K. Bhabha, Stuart Hall and Edward Said, this book challenges long-standing assumptions about Paraskos as a 'peasant painter' or naive modernist. Instead, it presents him as an intellectually self-aware artist whose practice was both rooted in Cyprus and in a dialogue with international modernism.Through close readings of Paraskos's paintings, writings and his founding of the Cyprus College of Art, Stass Paraskos: Critical Frameworks explores questions of artistic identity, migration, colonial inheritance and cultural resistance. It also situates his work within wider debates on hybridity, marginality and the politics of interpretation that affect artists working beyond the traditional centres of the Western art world.Far from being a regional study, this is a book about how we interpret art itself, how critical narratives are formed and how they might be challenged.In rethinking the conceptual framework through which we view Paraskos and his work, we are invited to consider new and more pluralistic ways of writing art history, not only for Cyprus, but for the global condition of art today.
Tears Are Everywhere
Existing within its own teary universe, Tears Are Everywhere offers the concision of a children's book, the visual and tactile pleasures of an art book, and the interpretative introspection of abstract art, all in one hardcover volume written and illustrated by artist and debut author Kira Lynn Cain. Immersive and minimal at once, Tears uses distinct mark-making and hand-lettered language to share a new concept of what tears might be. This book, while informed by philosophy and contemporary art, takes its own idiosyncratic approach to the ubiquity of tears, proving their power and their tender delicacy.
De Varios Colores
In the vivid tapestry of 19th-century Spain, voices once silenced by time now echo with renewed resonance. This literary anthology, a forgotten gem of Spanish short stories, has been out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations, it captures the essence of a society on the brink of modernity, exploring human nature through tales that delve into cultural identity and social commentary. The narratives, crafted by luminaries such as Leopoldo Alas Clarin and Emilia Pardo Bazan, offer a window into the Spanish cultural context, revealing the intricacies of life and thought during a transformative era. For Spanish literature enthusiasts and those immersed in literary studies, this collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. It is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting readers to journey through the landscapes of 19th-century Spain. Each story is a vivid exploration of the human condition, reflecting the complexities and contradictions that define us all. As you turn the pages, the past comes alive, offering insights that remain strikingly relevant in today's world. This anthology is more than a book; it's a bridge connecting us to a rich literary heritage, inviting both casual readers and classic-collection buyers to savour its timeless narratives.
Music After The Great War, And Other Studies
In the aftermath of global upheaval, music became a beacon of hope, a silent yet powerful commentary on a world striving for renewal. This collection of music history essays delves into the transformative power of sound in the early 20th century, exploring how the turbulent post-war music scene reshaped cultural landscapes. This insightful post-war music analysis offers readers a glimpse into the minds of composers and critics who navigated the complexities of modernist music exploration during a time of profound change. Out of print for decades, this compelling work is now republished by Alpha Editions, restored for today's and future generations. It is not merely a reprint but a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering a unique perspective on the cultural impact of music during the early 1900s. Music scholars and researchers will find a wealth of knowledge within these pages, while music history enthusiasts will be captivated by the vivid portrayal of the post-World War One era. The essays serve as a bridge connecting past and present, revealing the intricate relationship between music and modernism. Through these pages, readers are invited to engage with the vibrant discourse that shaped a generation and continues to resonate today. This edition stands as a testament to the enduring significance of music criticism essays and the vital role they play in understanding our shared cultural heritage.
John's Lily
In the shadowed parlours of Victorian England, where whispers of love and duty intertwine, emerges a tale of profound depth and timeless beauty. This historical fiction novel transports readers to 19th century Britain, a world where the heart's desires often clash with societal expectations. As the petals of this Victorian romance story unfurl, we journey through the delicate balance of family and duty, where personal growth becomes both a challenge and a triumph. Rediscovered after decades out of print, this British literature classic has been lovingly restored by Alpha Editions, ensuring its legacy for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint; it stands as a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering readers a glimpse into the intricate dance of love and sacrifice that defines the human experience. Fans of Jane Austen and readers of Charlotte Bront禱 will find themselves captivated by the vivid portrayal of a world where women's choices echo with both constraint and courage. Set against the rich tapestry of a Victorian England setting, this narrative resonates with historical romance readers and women's literature enthusiasts alike. Its themes of resilience and emotional depth speak to the enduring power of the human spirit, making it as relevant today as it was in its own time. This is more than a story; it's a journey into the heart of what it means to love and to grow amidst the constraints of an era gone by.
Paint by Sticker (Official): Portraits
Paint by Sticker: Portraits presents 12 stunning artworks featuring historically significant British figures, inspired by the National Portrait Gallery. Peel the sticker, place the sticker, and watch your artwork come to life! Featuring select pieces from the renowned collection at London's National Portrait Gallery, Paint By Sticker: Portraits includes everything you need to create 12 paintings of historically significant British figures such as Shakespeare, Ira Alridge, the Bront禱 sisters, Mary Seacole, and more. Plus the card-stock pages are perforated, so every finished picture can easily be removed for framing.
Kinfolk 58
In Issue Fifty-Eight, Kinfolk examines our relationship with money--not as currency or an endgame, but as an emotional force that shapes how we live and who we become. Writer Otegha Uwagba reflects on financial independence and the widening divide between those who inherit wealth and those who don't, and Hettie O'Brien meets the recipients of extreme intergenerational wealth and finds that privilege doesn't always bring peace of mind. Meanwhile Elie Hassenfeld of GiveWell explains how his empirical approach to philanthropy measures the real impact of giving, and HTSI editor Jo Ellison offers her perspective on "how to spend it." Elsewhere, we offer alternative routes into an abundance mindset: We meet five Scandinavian business leaders reshaping their companies around values beyond profit; our fashion editorial pays homage to the idea that the greatest wealth of all is health; and chef Sophie Wyburd proffers probably the only way to get rich quick--in the kitchen, thanks to her five indulgent new recipes for winter. Since 2011 Kinfolk has established itself as a leader in art and culture, design and aesthetics, architecture, and homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.
Kawaii Dinosaurs
It's so easy to draw 85 lovable and precious dinosaurs in the supercute kawaii art style--just follow these simple step-by-step tutorials! In Kawaii Dinosaurs, renowned author and artist Olive Yong (@bichi.mao) transports you to a world where dinosaurs are fantastically adorable. Through easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions, explore your way through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras, drawing all your favorite dinos doing all sorts of silly and endearing things--all in Olive's simple drawing style. This accessible guide features a wide variety of darling dinos, including: Mighty Friends: Discover 35 breeds of dinosaurs from the Triceratops to the T-Rex to the Velociraptor.Moods: Draw dinos tail-whipping, flying, and resting.Daily Activities: Have fun with dinos rolling in the mud and taking a bubble bath.Baby Dinos: Draw the cutest miniature dinosaurs in all their glory.Dino Dress-Up: Elevate your dinos by dressing them up as a superhero, wizard, or pilot!No matter your artistic background, learn to draw 85 charming dinosaurs in no time with this simply gorgeous guide. Kawaii Dinosaurs will make you a dinosaur-drawing expert, and soon enough, your notebooks will look like a dinosaur playground! Learn how to draw even more cute things with these other fun books in the Kawaii Doodle series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Kawaii Doodle World, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Kawaii Kitties, Mini Kawaii Kitties, Kawaii Doggies, Kawaii Birdies, and Kawaii Underwater World.
Beyond Glass Cases
Beyond Glass Cases represents the Library Company's ongoing commitment to boldly, honestly, and thoughtfully interpret challenging, and at times harmful, collection items. An independent research library founded in 1731 and specializing in American society and culture from the 17th through the early 20th centuries, the Library Company has collected books and graphics throughout its almost 300-year history. Today, the Library is faced with the task of finding new and better ways of advancing understanding and engaging public awareness of the complex histories of these challenging collection items, while still holding space for their historical significance.
Edward Augustus Brackett
The first comprehensive biography of the 19th century polymath Edward Augustus Brackett, a Boston based artist, abolitionist, spiritualist, poet and conservationist. Because of his involvement with figures like John Brown, Edmonia Lewis, William James, William Cullen Bryan, Alfred Russel Wallace and William Lloyd Garrison, this biography is also a social history of the conflict torn 19th century America. Its author, Eleanor Heartney, is a prominent commentator on contemporary art who is also Brackett's great great granddaughter. Using publicly available material and Brackett family archives she has reconstructed his life in a lively narrative that explores the momentous events in which he participated, the fascinating cast of characters with whom he came in contact and the strikingly contemporary aspects of his experiences with his century's civil and racial strife, threats to democracy, looming environmental disasters and widespread yearning for social and spiritual renewal.
Three American Painters: Then and Now
In revisiting a seminal modernist exhibition, this catalog-cum-reader connects Post-Painterly Abstraction to contemporary art through criticism from the 1960s to the presentThis volume, Three American Painters: Then And Now is the catalog of a 2024 exhibition that never happened. The show sought to update the historically significant 1965 exhibition Three American Painters, curated by Michael Fried and featuring Kenneth Noland, Jules Olitski and Frank Stella, while expanding its scope to include contemporary painters, sculptors and photographers. Although the exhibition was abruptly canceled, this volume preserves its vision through insightful essays, interviews and a richly illustrated checklist of works. It is an essential resource for understanding Fried's lasting impact on art history and criticism, as well as the ongoing dialogue between past and present American art.
Landscapes
A major new work from the world's leading writer on art Landscapes, the companion volume to John Berger's highly acclaimed Portraits, explores what art tells us about ourselves. "Berger's work is an invitation to reimagine; to see in different ways," writes Tom Overton in the introduction to this volume. As a master storyteller and thinker John Berger challenges readers to rethink their every assumption about the role of creativity in our lives. In this brilliant collection of diverse pieces--essays, short stories, poems, translations--which spans a lifetime's engagement with art, John Berger reveals how he came to his own unique way of seeing. He pays homage to the writers and thinkers who infuenced him, such as Walter Benjamin, Rosa Luxemburg and Bertolt Brecht. His expansive perspective takes in artistic movements and individual artists--from the Renaissance to the present--while never neglecting the social and political context of their creation. Berger pushes at the limits of art writing, demonstrating beautifully how his artist's eye makes him a storyteller in these essays, rather than a critic. With "landscape" as an animating, liberating metaphor rather than a rigid defnition, this collection surveys the aesthetic landscapes that have informed, challenged and nourished John Berger's understanding of the world. Landscapes--alongside Portraits--completes a tour through the history of art that will be an intellectual benchmark for many years to come.
The Nadra Tragedy
A gripping, real-life drama about the two women battling for custody of a 13-year-old girl in post-war colonial Singapore is set against religious zealotry, racial tensions, and burgeoning nationalism. As a proxy conflict between East and West, this harrowing tale is steeped in prejudice and mob violence, with the resulting court battle shaking the very foundations of the British Colonial Government. Many innocent lives were lost in the violence that followed the controversial court decision, but Maria Hertogh, also known as Nadra, was perhaps the most tragic victim. Caught between two worlds she could scarcely comprehend, the impact of the upheaval during her most impressionable years was something few of us can fathom. The author crafts a poignant and deeply researched account of the tragic affair, drawing from exhaustive investigations in both Singapore and Holland. Over 70 years since the events unfolded, the narrative resonates with a powerful relevance, serving as a stark reminder of how the mishandling of delicate matters can precipitate the unravelling of an entire society.
6-Week Drawing Course
In this inspirational volume, bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber draws on his long experience of teaching and artistic expertise to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course. Suitable for both complete beginners and those who wish to hone their drawing skills, 6-Week Drawing Course consists of a series of lessons (two per week) and exercises that cover all aspects of the satisfying art of drawing, from capturing the form and tone of objects, to engaging with the animal world, drawing the human form and capturing a landscape. In just six weeks you will learn how to: - Convey texture and materiality- Experiment with different materials- Draw a portrait in steps- Draw a landscape near your home- Create effective compositions
Creating Botanical Art
Artists can create elegant botanical art in the style of great masters with this comprehensive, full-color guide. Botanical illustration lies somewhere between science and art with its desire to present an accurate recreation of the flower or plant in question and still retain the beauty of a work of art. In this new guide, Fran癟oise Balsan takes inspiration from recreating work by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolas Robert, Georg Dionysius Ehret and Pierre-Joseph Redout矇. Working through the book, readers can follow clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations all created by the author herself to produce wonderful artworks in a variety of media, whether it be pencil, chalk or watercolors. Alongside the projects, there are handy tips about making marks on the paper and how to recreate various effects as well as developing a color wheel and records to help you remember how to reproduce various shades of color. With careful attention to details, users of this book will be able to produce skillful works of art that can grace any home.
It Ebbs and It Flows Versus of healing, reflection, and magic
'Like a river, life ebbs and flows-sometimes gentle, sometimes tumultuous, but always in motion. It ebbs, and it flows is a collection that captures the essence of emotional highs and lows. From navigating through difficult emotions like grief, anxiety, and loss to unlearning old patterns, making peace with oneself, and finally finding the magic in life again, this collection is meant to be a companion on your journey.Whether you are grappling with deep emotions, pondering life's more significant questions, or simply rediscovering the magic that life has to offer, I invite you to take this journey with me. I hope these poems resonate with you and help you find your own rhythm in the ebb and flow of life. May you find comfort, reflection, and inspiration in these verses, just as I have found by the riverside.
Middle-Earth from Script to Screen
The epic, in-depth story of the creation of one of the most famous fantasy worlds ever imagined, a richly illustrated compendium that reveals the breathtaking craftsmanship, artistry, and technology behind the magical Middle-earth of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogies, directed by Peter Jackson.Middle-earth: From Script to Screen tells the complete story of how J.R.R. Tolkien's magic world was brought to vivid life on the big screen in the record-breaking film trilogies of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.Drawing on resources, stories, and content from the archives of the companies and individuals behind the films, much of which have never appeared in print before, as well as interviews with director Peter Jackson and key members of the Art Department, Shooting Crews, Park Road Post, and Weta Digital teams who share their personal insights on the creative process, this astonishing resource reveals: How the worlds were built, brick by brick and pixel by pixel;How environments were extended digitally or imagined entirely as computer generated spaces;How the multiple shooting units functioned;How cast members and characters interacted with their environments.Daniel Falconer takes fans from storyboard concepts to deep into the post-production process where the films were edited, graded, and scored, explaining in depth how each enhanced the films. He also discusses how the processes involved in establishing Middle-earth for the screen have evolved over the fifteen years between the start and finish of the trilogies. Going region by region and culture by culture in this fantasy realm, Middle-earth: From Script to Screen describes how each area created for the films was defined, what made it unique, and what role it played in the stories.Illustrated with final film imagery, behind-the-scenes pictures and conceptual artwork, including places not seen in the final films, this monumental compilation offers unique and far-reaching insights into the creation of the world we know and love as Middle-earth.
How to Draw Cosmic Monsters
Learn to draw your own nightmarish art inspired by the horrifying world of H. P. Lovecraft. Science fiction artist Nigel Dobbyn has crafted the ultimate guide to drawing creatures and scenes from the cosmic horror genre, including H. P. Lovecraft's acclaimed Cthulhu mythos. There are 16 projects to sketch including ghouls, aliens, tentacled creatures, terrifying alien beings and reptilian gods from beyond our universe. Hand-illustrated throughout with beautifully simple, one-color sketches, this is a stunning guide to a staggeringly imaginative world of nightmarish art. With no prior drawing skills needed, this is an accessible guide to mastering otherworldly monstrosities.
Art Masters: Henri Matisse
For art lovers and modernist enthusiasts, this illustrated biography explores Henri Matisse's life in early 20th-century France and his lasting impact on contemporary art. Renowned as an expert colorist and as a member of the Fauve movement of the early 20th century, Henri Matisse left a huge imprint on the art world with his development of style, use of color and draughtsmanship. This concise introduction to his work, with a plethora of full-color illustrations, takes the reader on a journey through Matisse's life, revealing his early life and childhood influences in northern France together with his student days in Paris, where he learned to appreciate the work of Poussin and Watteau as well as Manet and Pissarro. Additionally, the book examines the development of Matisse's style: his notoriety as a Fauvist ('wild beast'); his lengthy friendship with Picasso; and his progression from painter to master of d矇coupage. In the final chapter, there is an assessment of his legacy and the artists who, in their turn, were influenced by this titan of art.
The Complete Guide to Drawing
This compact yet comprehensive guide to drawing will take would-be artists through everything they need to know about beginning this satisfying pastime. Bestselling author, Barrington Barber shares his experience of which materials and techniques to use and practice before gently starting readers off with the basics of drawing still-lifes and then developing the skills learnt in creating landscapes, figures and, finally, portraits. As readers progress through each chapter, their artistic capabilities will increase and they will gain confidence in their abilities. Beautifully illustrated with a mixture of examples created by Barrington himself and step-by-step instructions, this guide to mastering the art of drawing will stand new artists in good stead for years.
Winter's Song
'When the snow falls quickly, it brings dramatic change. Hare, rabbit and bird tracks become visible in the lanes and fields.' Winter's Song is the final book in a stunning seasonal quartet from beloved printmaker and illustrator Angela Harding. This series will take readers on a journey through the seasons, reflecting Angela's view as the nature around her transforms and evolves over the months. Taking in landscapes across the UK, from views from her homely studio in Rutland to the Scottish wilderness, via the low-lying marshlands of Suffolk and the windswept hills of Yorkshire, the beautiful illustrations and evocative imagery of the prose make this the perfect book for nature lovers and art lovers everywhere. Featuring many of Angela's most beloved prints, alongside Angela's observations and inspirations, Spring Unfurled, Summer's Hum, Falling into Autumn and Winter's Song are a joyful celebration of nature and wildlife across the UK at all times of year.
The Newel Post
The 201 abstract card panels, rendered in colored pencils, were born out of an ongoing daily card practice between Scott Cannon and his daughter. The collection is preceded by an essay from the artist delving into his own artistic journey and illuminating the ways art and family mix, sometimes over generations.Scott's work is varied. From the starkly simple to the endlessly tangled, this collection is full of surprises, and yet is grounded in daily practice, an honest journaling without words. This collection could be useful for artistic reference or inspiration. Specifically, the artist investigates the application of line, color and the illusion space in their raw forms, without focusing on any specific or concrete subject.This book is for anyone who loves the artifacts born of an artistic life and who knows that life is built one day at a time.
Fantasy Collection
Embark on a fantasy coloring adventure with Sienna Raven - Four books in one!Delve deep into a realm of wonder with the bumper value Fantasy Collection. This isn't just a coloring book, it's a portal to a magical universe brimming with captivating creatures and breathtaking landscapes.Discover in the pages: Enchanting Mermaids: Explore an underwater world with mesmerizing merfolkMystical Elves: Wander through vibrant forests alongside the playful elvesAlluring Vampires: Unveil the captivating dark beauty of enigmatic vampiresPowerful Goddesses: Witness the celestial might of the warrior goddessesWith over 100 unique images boasting intricate details, the Fantasy Collection offers an unparalleled coloring experience. Each page is a gateway to relaxation, allowing you to unwind and unleash your creativity. Here's what awaits you: 100+ unique illustrations: Explore endless possibilities with these high-quality designsNo Bleed-Through: Single-sided pages ensure your masterpieces stay vibrant and unspoiltColor Your Stress Away: Find peace and tranquility with the calming world of coloringThe Perfect Gift: Surprise the coloring enthusiast in your life with this delightful collectionUnbeatable Quality: Trust Sienna Raven, the coloring book publisher with a reputation for excellenceStart your magical coloring adventure today. Get your copy of the Fantasy Collection now!
Overexposed
Artists from Ana Mendieta to Camille Henrot and Barbara Hammer react to the politics of care, autonomy and objectivity behind medical imageryPublished with Museum of the Moving Image. From Wilhelm Roentgen to the Lumi癡re brothers, the birth of X-ray and cinema technology occurred almost simultaneously in 1895. While cinema has expanded its creative boundaries to encompass fact, fiction or a combination of the two, medical imagery has continued to be regarded as an objective truth. Overexposed explores the impact of medical imaging technology on contemporary life and image culture. The exhibition and its corresponding catalog trace the evolution and expansion of technologies such as the PET scan, CT scan, ultrasound and fMRI through the 20th century and into the present day.Artists include: Barbara Hammer, Ana Mendieta, Mona Hatoum, Peggy Ahwesh, Shu Lea Cheang, Liz Magic Laser, Panteha Abareshi, Janine Antoni, Blythe Bohnen, Erin Jane Nelson, Josephine Pryde, Camille Henrot, Heji Shin.
Greater New York 2026
Celebrating MoMA PS1's 50th anniversary, this quinquennial exhibition is an interdisciplinary showcase of work by more than 50 artists around the New York City areaGreater New York, MoMA PS1's signature survey of artists living and working in the New York City area, returns for its sixth edition in 2026, coinciding with the institution's 50th anniversary. Supporting and spotlighting the city's creative communities, the quinquennial exhibition forms the backbone of the museum's commitment to local artists and collectives. By highlighting New York-area artists responding to the issues of today in real time, the survey has established itself as a barometer of artistic production in the region, whose reverberations shape global dialogues. Greater New York 2026 features more than 50 artists across generations and backgrounds, with a focus on emerging and multidisciplinary artists in the formative years of their careers. The exhibition encompasses site-specific commissions, new productions and performance premieres, alongside recent works that address today's most urgent cultural concerns.
Aribam Syam Sharma
'Parthajit Baruah's well-researched book explores Aribam Syam Sharma's remarkable cinematic journey, examining his aesthetics and profound engagement with Manipuri culture, customs, and history. Over five decades, Pabung Aribam, widely regarded as the Jewel of Manipuri Cinema, has left an indelible mark on both regional and national filmmaking through his fifteen feature films, thirty-one non-features, and musical contributions to twenty-five films, which have won him fifteen national awards and several international honours. The book traces the evolution of Manipuri cinema, offers insight into his formative years, and documents his rise as a pioneering filmmaker, while also addressing the marginalisation of Pabung Aribam in broader national narratives. Enriched with film stills, working photographs, and an in-depth interview, the book pays tribute to his legacy. It also discusses the importance of regional storytelling and the challenges faced by filmmakers from marginalised regions of Northeast India.
Shimmer
An eye-opening collection from contemporary artists and authors about how art and technology can reimagine humanity's relationship with nature and society. Shimmer--the apt name of both the highly-illustrated book and the exhibition it accompanies--offers a timely collection of essays by today's key thinkers about art and technology. In this vital showcase that takes on some of the most salient questions of our time, authors and artists consider how a "posthuman" perspective can help inspire new ways to confront crises like climate change, species extinction, technological manipulation, and social alienation. Here, you'll find current thinking on interspecies entanglement, the role of dreams in imagining a post-anthropocentric world, a return to the interconnectivity found in prior (mostly Indigenous) technologies, and the power of enchantment. Examining both the advantages and dangers of twenty-first century tools, essayists explore the artistic use of quantum computing, machine learning, motion capture software, and augmented, extended, and virtual reality. Throughout this engaging collection, the authors show that, like the Surrealists of the twentieth century, many of today's artists tap the transformative agency of the marvelous, the uncanny, and the unpredictable, destabilizing conventional patterns of thought to open new pathways to unexplored terrain. Artist profiles include Nancy Baker Cahill, Ian Cheng, Chalet Comellas, Anna Dumitriu and Alex May, Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg, Libby Heaney, Marguerite Humeau, Jakob Kudsk Steensen, Kite, Katja Loher, Josefa Ntjam, Rachel Rossin, Jacolby Satterwhite, Amelia Winger-Bearskin, Saya Woolfalk, and Marina Zurkow. The exhibition Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman opens September 2026 at the Frist Museum in Nashville and in 2027 travels to the Media Majlis Museum of Northwestern University in Doha and the Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State.
How to Visit an Art Museum
How to Visit an Art Museum shows you the sense and nonsense of museum etiquette. The original edition became a bestseller, inspiring thousands of readers worldwide to pursue a truly rewarding museum visit. This expanded edition offers newly added tips that let you tackle current challenges such as the male gaze, fossil museum sponsors, the lack of diversity on gallery walls and the cancellation of Picasso and other controversial artists. Now more than ever, the art museum is a place to question what you see. What do you do when the label simply reads "Untitled, 1973"? How do you react to exhibitions dominated by white male artists? With a little courage and creativity you can make your museum visit truly worthwhile and truthful. Ultimately, the art museum is what you make it.
Gardens and Imagination
Artistic representations of gardens across history, cultures and mediums, featuring work by such disparate artists as Hokusai, Claude Monet and Hilary PecisA plot of land, a relaxing retreat, a formal landscape, a place of work: gardens carry a range of associations for individuals, communities and cultures alike. Spanning from the ancient Mediterranean to Renaissance Europe to the Edo period in Japan to the Qing dynasty in China to today, Gardens and Imagination considers how gardens have remained a source of artistic inspiration for millennia. Drawn from the holdings of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this lush volume features both iconic representations of gardens as well as undersung depictions across a range of mediums, eras and cultures. Thematically organized, Gardens and Imagination features essays that probe the human impulse to influence, master and celebrate the natural world through cultivation, care and labor--all while exploring how countless artists have translated this phenomenon into their own visual aesthetics.Artists include: Ansel Adams, Ruth Bernhard, William Blake, Karl Blossfeldt, Lilla Cabot Perry, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Lois Conner, Nancy Crasco, Jan Cornelisz, Elizabeth Courtis, Gregory Crewdson, Imogen Cunningham, Gohar Dashti, Maria Richards Oakey Dewing, Jim Dine, Christian Dior, Claudio Eshun, Gis癡le Freund, Wanda G獺g, Agostino Gallo, Jay Lynn Gomez, Anthony Green, Katsushika Hokusai, Graciela Iturbide, Robert John Thornton, Justin Kimball, Salomon Kleiner, Tom Loeser, Dakota Mace, Kimathi Mafafo, Mary Mattingly, Michael Mazur, Asnaku Melese, Jean-Fran癟ois Millet, Claude Monet, May Morris, William Morris, Vik Muniz, Giovanni di Paolo, Hilary Pecis, Andrew Raftery, Yves Saint Laurent, John Singer Sargent, Marjorie Schick, Linda Threadgill, Edouard Vuillard, Barbara Westman, Yuan Yao, and many more.
Masterpieces of the Pinault Collection
More than 100 contemporary masterpieces from one of the largest private art collections in the worldPublished with Pinault Collection. In lieu of a standard exhibition catalog, this publication highlights standout works from the vast holdings of the Pinault Collection, beginning with a 1958 piece by Lucio Fontana and moving chronologically to the present by way of Georg Baselitz, Maurizio Cattelan, David Hammons, Roni Horn and others.
