Constable's Year
As exhilarating as a lungful of oxygen: that's how some of his contemporaries felt about John Constable's paintings. Others, though, were baffled by his uncompromisingly fresh and realistic treatment of the natural world. Author Susan Owens follows Constable's work and life through the seasons, tracing the rhythms and resonances of the artist's year to offer a vivid, unconventional perspective on this beloved figure.Whether in London in May, preparing pictures for exhibition and longing for the Suffolk spring, or painting boat--builders and waiting to be married in a particularly gloomy September, Constable's life and work were unusually shaped by the yearly cycles of weather and agriculture, as well as by the often competing demands of the art world. Raised in Suffolk, England, and trained to manage his father's land, his rural background had an enduring impact on his painting. His was the approach of one who knew the laneways, ploughs, and millponds he painted intimately, and who understood the countryside as a place of both labor and natural phenomena.Though today he is often considered a traditional artist, in truth John Constable (1776--1837) was a radical in his own time. His sketchbooks and paintings reject secondhand, slipshod versions of nature, instead subjecting the land, its people, and industry to intense scrutiny; developing a new kind of painting to fit the landscape he saw with his farmer's eye and felt beneath the soles of his boots.
Art Celebrity Launch Collection Summer 2025 - Howard Harris
Art Celebrity Magazine by Contemporary Art CollectorsLaunch Collection - Summer 2025Issue: Howard HarrisWhere contemporary art meets culture, style, and influence.Art Celebrity Magazine breaks away from the traditional art world. It is fresh, bold, and made for today's audience, celebrating artists not just as creators but as the new influencers and cultural celebrities.Created by Contemporary Art Collectors, this magazine highlights a new generation of talent who are shaping trends, defining direction, changing how we see, value, and experience art today, and redefining what it means to be seen in the art world.Art is no longer hidden in galleries. It is everywhere, and it is shaping the world around us.
Punny Art of David Olenick 2026 17 X 12 Small Monthly Deskpad
Brighten your workspace with clever wordplay and quirky illustrations in this deskpad calendar, featuring David Olenick's signature puns and plenty of space for planning. Perfect for jotting down important dates and notes, this deskpad is a versatile addition to your workspace.
Betty Boop 2026 17 X 12 Small Monthly Deskpad
Stay stylishly organized with this deskpad calendar, featuring the iconic charm of Betty Boop alongside plenty of space for your schedules, notes, and to-dos. Perfect for jotting down important dates and notes, this deskpad is a versatile addition to your workspace.
The Floor Is Your Friend
The Floor is Your Friend: A children's book for adultsA witty exploration in pictures of the ways the Floor-whose only agenda is to support you-is always there for you. Whimsical line drawings with touches of color illustrate the Floor's unconditional support (so you can relax completely when you have a close relationship), its clear boundaries (it never tries to hold onto you when you need to get up), it never gets tipsy except on a cruise, and other scenes and words showing how good a friend the Floor is. A perfect gift book for adults and older children, and for practitioners of Yoga, Feldenkrais, and others attentive to mind-body connections.
The Gospel According To Bombastus
What began as countless daily texts from Brutus to make Stevo laugh at work soon evolved into their final collaborative venture. The pair's original scheme, Stevo working at a fortune cookie factory swapping standard fortunes for Brutus' quotes, failed when he was fired for refusing to wear a hair net. They quickly moved on to plan B, a page-a-day calendar, and Stevo began illustrating Brutus' texts. That project was paused when Brutus passed in 2023, then restarted when Kevin Ausmus selected the strongest entries for a chapbook. The final product, The Gospel According To Bombastus, explores topics from biology to theology with wit, wisdom, and weirdness.
Soul Expressions
Soul Expressions is a book on poetry along with the individual meanings of each poem. There are nearly 200 poems in this book. This book is similar to Mind Expressions, in that each poem also contains syllable counts and an analyzed breakdown. Dive into creativity and get a clearer understanding of what each poem means. There are a variety of subjects and technical aspects. None of the poems are similar to another.
Soul Expressions
Soul Expressions is a book on poetry along with the individual meanings of each poem. There are nearly 200 poems in this book. This book is similar to Mind Expressions, in that each poem also contains syllable counts and an analyzed breakdown. Dive into creativity and get a clearer understanding of what each poem means. There are a variety of subjects and technical aspects. None of the poems are similar to another.
Philip Guston
In 2026, the Mus矇e National Picasso-Paris will present an exhibition dedicated to Philip Guston, bringing together a group of figurative works made by the artist responding to to Philip Roth's book Our Gang. From October 14th 2025 to March 1st 2026, the Mus矇e National Picasso-Paris will present an exhibition dedicated to the American painter Philip Guston, bringing together a group of figurative works and drawings made by the artist responding to to Philip Roth's book Our Gang (1971). The exhibition will also show the satirical verve of Guston's painting as well as a form of political commitment rooted in his discovery of Picasso's Guernica, surrealism and Mexican muralism in the late 1930s. Supported by the Philip Guston Foundation and the artist's daughter Musa Meyer, who have entrusted the museum with the Nixon drawings series, as well as never-seen-before works, the exhibition will offer a precise look at Guston's work from the 1940s to the end of his life. In total, the book will feature around 150 works by Guston as well as the 73 drawings, along with Philip Roth's text.
Resilience
A career retrospective and biography of one of our foremost Grand Canyon painters. In the arts of the American West, two names are inextricably linked: Curt Walters and Grand Canyon. Documenting Walters' career as a master painter of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, author dDamien Foreman provides intimate and honest insights into the artist's life and five-decade career. Walters' passion and philosophy, his challenges and triumphs, are woven into an emotional narrative related in both words and oil paintings arranged to illustrate the narrative of his life and the evolution of his matchless style and technique. From a sensitive, dyslexic childhood in rural New Mexico to his award-winning stature today, Walters found that every choice he made, every trail he took, and every canvas he painted always led back to Grand Canyon. Resilience tells a story profoundly unique yet infinitely relatable--both worldly yet deeply personal.
My Lifetime of Color
Carol J. Szot started painting at age fourteen after years of watching her dad paint. She has had no professional schooling and is self-taught. Now, after more than forty-five years, she has developed a technique resulting from intense observation to fine detail. She paints strictly in oil paints on stretched canvas in a photorealistic style using lighting techniques and true color.In the early years, she used subjects from calendars or postcards. Now most of her paintings are of pictures she photographed herself.The inspiration for her work is the surroundings of everyday life. The majority of her work falls into four categories: homes and local historical buildings, still life, pet portraits, and scenic landscapes.She has been commissioned on several occasions to create beautiful gifts for special occasions. Some were of varied topics as places of business or a private floatplane. Many have been of beautiful homes and beloved family pets.Carol lives in Newton, New Hampshire, with her husband, Paul. She shares her work with her community, by hanging her work in public spaces like the library, police department, and town hall. She retired from painting in 2022 and now enjoys making quilts.
Raffaello Sanzio
Raffaello Sanzio: His Sonnet in the British Museum, by Louis Fagan, offers a focused study of the celebrated Renaissance artist Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) and a sonnet attributed to him held within the British Museum's collection. Published in 1884, this work provides insight into the artistic and cultural appreciation of Raphael during the late 19th century. Fagan's examination sheds light on the historical context and enduring legacy of one of history's most influential painters. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in art history, Renaissance studies, and the influence of classical art on subsequent generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
James McNeill Whistler
Explore the life and work of the influential American artist James McNeill Whistler in this insightful biography by Hans Wolfgang Singer. Published in 1905, this volume delves into Whistler's artistic development, his aesthetic theories, and his significant contributions to the art world. From his iconic paintings like "Whistler's Mother" to his innovative printmaking techniques, the book offers a comprehensive overview of Whistler's oeuvre. Singer's biography provides valuable context for understanding Whistler's place in the history of art, highlighting his role in the Aesthetic Movement and his impact on subsequent generations of artists. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for Whistler's unique vision and his enduring legacy as one of the most important figures in 19th-century art. This book is an essential resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the life and work of James McNeill Whistler.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Raffaello Sanzio
Raffaello Sanzio: His Sonnet in the British Museum, by Louis Fagan, offers a focused study of the celebrated Renaissance artist Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) and a sonnet attributed to him held within the British Museum's collection. Published in 1884, this work provides insight into the artistic and cultural appreciation of Raphael during the late 19th century. Fagan's examination sheds light on the historical context and enduring legacy of one of history's most influential painters. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in art history, Renaissance studies, and the influence of classical art on subsequent generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
James McNeill Whistler
Explore the life and work of the influential American artist James McNeill Whistler in this insightful biography by Hans Wolfgang Singer. Published in 1905, this volume delves into Whistler's artistic development, his aesthetic theories, and his significant contributions to the art world. From his iconic paintings like "Whistler's Mother" to his innovative printmaking techniques, the book offers a comprehensive overview of Whistler's oeuvre. Singer's biography provides valuable context for understanding Whistler's place in the history of art, highlighting his role in the Aesthetic Movement and his impact on subsequent generations of artists. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for Whistler's unique vision and his enduring legacy as one of the most important figures in 19th-century art. This book is an essential resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the life and work of James McNeill Whistler.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Works of Art Belonging to the City of New York
Works of Art Belonging to the City of New York: Tentative List for the Borough of Manhattan offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic treasures owned by New York City at the beginning of the 20th century. Compiled by the Art Commission of the City of New York, this catalog provides a detailed inventory of public art installations, monuments, and other works held in trust for the city's residents. Focusing specifically on the borough of Manhattan, the list provides invaluable insight into the artistic and cultural landscape of the era. While presented as a 'tentative' list, this document serves as a valuable historical record, documenting pieces that may still be enjoyed today. It will appeal to historians, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of New York City.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Kambui Olujimi: North Star
Olujimi's recent transcendent watercolor and ink paintings, sculpture, murals and film works imagine the liberatory possibilities of boundlessnessBorn and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, conceptual artist Kambui Olujimi (born 1976) works across installation, sculpture, painting, video and film to explore the liberatory possibilities of boundlessness. Through an exploration of weightlessness, Olujimi contests the fixed and singular ideas of Blackness as ascribed within persisting colonial imaginations. North Star brings together over five years of Olujimi's artwork, including large-scale watercolor paintings, video installation, ceramic sculpture, a short film and excerpts from a two-day symposium commissioned by Lincoln Center for Performing Arts. Presented in this full color monograph, these works collectively imagine what new relationships we might chart between our bodies, the self and the universe, once deeply entrenched forces are replaced by boundlessness and possibility. This book was made possible through the generous support of the Mellon Foundation.
Works of Art Belonging to the City of New York
Works of Art Belonging to the City of New York: Tentative List for the Borough of Manhattan offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic treasures owned by New York City at the beginning of the 20th century. Compiled by the Art Commission of the City of New York, this catalog provides a detailed inventory of public art installations, monuments, and other works held in trust for the city's residents. Focusing specifically on the borough of Manhattan, the list provides invaluable insight into the artistic and cultural landscape of the era. While presented as a 'tentative' list, this document serves as a valuable historical record, documenting pieces that may still be enjoyed today. It will appeal to historians, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of New York City.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Raphael
This biography delves into the life and artistic achievements of Raphael, one of the High Renaissance's most celebrated painters. Henry Strachey offers readers a detailed examination of Raphael's career, tracing his artistic development and exploring the key influences that shaped his distinctive style. From his early works to his later masterpieces, this book provides insight into Raphael's techniques, his collaborations with other artists, and his lasting impact on the world of art. Explore the life and legacy of a true Renaissance master in this insightful biography.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Jeffrey Gibson: The Space in Which to Place Me
Vibrant and immersive installations from the first Indigenous artist to represent the US with a solo exhibition at the Venice BiennalePublished with Portland Art Museum, SITE Santa Fe, BIG NDN PRESS, and Bard Center for Indigenous Studies. This lush, comprehensive volume celebrates Jeffrey Gibson's US Pavilion exhibition at the 60th Venice Biennale. The text and visuals braid together important strands that shaped the installation, public programming and performances, highlighting the themes of inclusivity, community, dignity and tradition.Framed by the pavilion and its activations, this volume unites innovative scholarship and criticism in original essays and in themes which emerged from the Institute of American Indian Arts' Venice Indigenous Arts School and the Bard Center for Indigenous Studies convening, all interrogating diverse topics and using Gibson's art and practice as their point of departure. Leading curators and critics engage with global exchanges and relationships emerging from Indigenous arts, intellectual and aesthetic traditions across Indigenous traditions, formal color study, as well as the complex, varied and rich references in Gibson's work. Featuring spectacular photography, including behind-the-scenes studio shots, and poetic and performance interventions, this inventive and informative publication is a necessary companion to any collection on Gibson, contemporary art and Indigenous aesthetics.Jeffrey Gibson (born 1972) is an interdisciplinary artist and a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent. He attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1995 and received a master of arts in painting at the Royal College of Art, London, in 1998. Gibson conceived and coedited the landmark volume An Indigenous Present (2023), which showcases diverse approaches to Indigenous concepts, forms and mediums. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; National Gallery of Canada; Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian; and Whitney Museum of American Art, among others. Gibson is based in Hudson, NY and is currently an artist-in-residence at Bard College.
Raphael
This biography delves into the life and artistic achievements of Raphael, one of the High Renaissance's most celebrated painters. Henry Strachey offers readers a detailed examination of Raphael's career, tracing his artistic development and exploring the key influences that shaped his distinctive style. From his early works to his later masterpieces, this book provides insight into Raphael's techniques, his collaborations with other artists, and his lasting impact on the world of art. Explore the life and legacy of a true Renaissance master in this insightful biography.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Francis Bacon Retrieved
David Sylvester's Interviews with Francis Bacon remain the most consulted writing on Bacon. For the first time, Bacon's words appear here in their unredacted form. Other essays throw light on form and accident in Bacon's work, chimera and liminal entities, the psychology of the imposter, and destroyed paintings.Half of this volume, an unprecedented proportion in the Studies series, is devoted to one topic: key parts of Bacon's responses in Interviews with Francis Bacon that were removed, either to maintain continuity or at Bacon's own insistence. This unpublished material will add immensely to this most frequently consulted resource and will require a reassessment of many of Bacon's statements and ideas.Martin Harrison examines photographs of four paintings that Bacon later destroyed.Maria Balaska considers the question: Where does a painting come from? She investigates forms and accidents in Bacon's work.Amanda J. Harrison studies chimera and liminal entities in Bacon's work.Darian Leader asks: In whose name? He turns our attention to the psychology of the imposter.
Artist-Biographies
Explore the life and works of Allston in this concise biography by Moses Foster Sweetser. Part of the "Artist-Biographies" series, this volume provides insights into the artistic journey and contributions of Allston. Discover the influences and inspirations that shaped Allston's unique style and legacy within the art world. A valuable resource for art enthusiasts and students alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Artist-Biographies
Explore the life and works of Allston in this concise biography by Moses Foster Sweetser. Part of the "Artist-Biographies" series, this volume provides insights into the artistic journey and contributions of Allston. Discover the influences and inspirations that shaped Allston's unique style and legacy within the art world. A valuable resource for art enthusiasts and students alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form
New interpretations of the Brazilian master's symbolic repertoire and towering sculptural achievementsPublished with KMEC Books/Ubu. This richly illustrated volume explores the work of the Afro-Brazilian sculptor, writer and cultural advocate Mestre Didi (1917-2013), uniting more than 60 of his sculptures, offering a rare view of his far-reaching spiritual and artistic legacy, and contextualizing his aesthetic innovations within the prevailing discourses of Brazilian modern art. Over the course of his career, from the 1960s until the 2010s, Mestre Didi was a visionary emissary for Candombl矇, an Afro-diasporic religion that developed in Brazil as formerly enslaved Africans handed down their Yoruba spiritual practices. He was perhaps the first artist to reimagine Candombl矇 ritual objects as artworks in their own right. The book includes key selections of Didi's own writings and research, made available in English for the first time, and reproductions of archival material documenting his early life, exhibitions, travels and work as a spiritual leader.
Clara Istlerov獺 a Life Among Letters
The first publication in English on the career of Czech graphic designer and typographer Clara Istlerov獺Clara Istlerov獺 (born 1944) was one of few female designers in the male-dominated field of Czech typography. Born into an artistic family, she studied under Frantisek Muzika at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. Working entirely in analog processes, she created the design for one of the most influential books on Czech architecture, Sv獺cha, Rostislav: From Modernity to Functionalism (1985). Offering a vivid portrayal of an era where design was a tangible, labor-intensive endeavor carried out in close collaboration with typesetters and printers, A Life Among Letters unveils the artistic landscape of former Czechoslovakia through the lens of a trailblazing designer. It features an intimate interview with Istlerov獺 conducted by Anezka Minar穩kov獺, accompanied by work from Istlerov獺's personal archive and a description of her creative process in her own words.
Kaari Upson: Go Back the Way You Came (Notebook)
A facsimile of one of Kaari Upson's notebooks, offering a moving glimpse into the raw immediacy of her thinking and the layered intensity of her practicePublished with Kunsthalle Basel. When Kaari Upson (1970-2021) died of cancer at the age of 51, she left behind an extensive body of unfinished work and a breadth of materials related to her practice, including dozens of notebooks. This facsimile re-creates the one she used to sketch and reflect in the months leading up to her exhibition Go Back the Way You Came at Kunsthalle Basel in 2019--the last to show new work before her death. Alongside a faithful reproduction of each page, the notebook also includes a booklet in which Elena Filipovic illuminates the practice of "doubling" in Upson's work and explains why Upson's notebooks are crucial to understanding her practice: "Upson was a tenacious notetaker; her drawings and notebooks, in which little was held back, act as capacious ledgers that trace the motley cosmos of what she thought, made, or longed yet to make."
Catalogue Of An Exhibition Of Original Works By Charles Conder
This catalogue documents an exhibition of original works by the Australian-born, British artist Charles Conder (1868-1909). Conder was a painter, lithographer and designer. He emigrated to Australia and joined a circle of artists influenced by impressionism, becoming known as one of the leading figures in the Heidelberg School, also known as Australian impressionism. He later lived in Europe, particularly London and Paris, absorbing influences from the aesthetic movement and post-impressionism. This exhibition catalogue offers a glimpse into a specific moment in Conder璽€(TM)s career, showcasing a selection of his original works. It serves as a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the life and work of Charles Conder and the artistic movements he engaged with.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Slash & Burn
- An insight into the Polish-born, Brussels-based contemporary artist Marcin Dudek, represented by Harlan-Levey Projects- Marcin Dudek continually searches the reminiscences of his childhood, translating key elements that defined his upbringing into compelling artworks that vary from sculptor, to mixed-media paintings and installation, all documented into this bold bookSlash & Burn presents some of Marcin Dudek's key creations, focusing on what he refers to as 'Memory Boxes' and touching on other elements of practice including collage, performance, sculpture and research. Marcin Dudek was just 12 years old and living in a concrete housing block outside Krakow, Poland, when the Berlin Wall finally toppled. Poland's free-fall into capitalism followed as the country reeled from severe shortages, skyrocketing inflation and suddenly-defunct industry. For many, food was scarce. Money, more than hard to come by. A frayed social fabric, lacking civic associations left children vulnerable to new allegiances. Before becoming a teenager, he followed his older brother into the arms of a wild group of football supporters who created havoc in and outside the local stadium. Over time, many from this group moved from the council estate into the prison block as petty crimes escalated into enterprising criminal endeavors. Thanks in part to his sister, Dudek found an alternative path, moving to Salzburg, Austria to attend University of Art Mozarteum. He found work in art galleries, learned German and later moved to London, earning an MFA at Central Saint Martin's. Art as methodology for living, coupled with the DIY survivalist strategies of his youth, became tools for transformation as well as dealing with childhood trauma. Shortly after settling in Brussels in 2012, he began to publicly question and explore his past in the seminal exhibition Too Close for Comfort. Marcin Dudek is represented by Haarlen Levy Projects in Brussels.
Uno: Kasper De Vos
- Kasper De Vos' sculptures and installations, often comically referencing food culture and found objects, evoke a playful and colorful uncanny worldUNO was made in collaboration with PLUS-ONE Gallery on the occasion of Kapser De Vos' exhibition 'Pushing And Pulling The Center To The Mirror' at M HKA's Inbox. Kasper De Vos (簞1988) gained attention with installations and sculptural interventions that referred to consumerism and its associated food culture in a way that was both humorous and sculptural. Often, his sculptures combine found objects or materials with modelled elements. His sculptures and installations seem to stem from a kind of tactile and visual pleasure, a play of formal and substantive associations and a mild form of humour that takes the form of an open, playful, imaginative dance with materials, techniques, things and thoughts. His work evokes stories without being illustrative or pedantic. It is a kind of thinking with shapes, which in turn makes us think and dream. Surprising, inventive, generous, plastic, virtuosic, open and oneiric. In English and French.
Things That Cannot Be Put Into Words
- In these booklets Marie-Sophie Beinke describe literally 'Things that cannot be put in words'. To be completed by the reader to his/her/their own desire, understanding and reflectionThings That Cannot Be Put Into Words is an artist's book written by Marie-Sophie Beinke and published by M-S B Verlag and HOPPER&FUCHS (originally published in German in 2021 by M-S B Verlag) and five translations of the same book as paperback editions. This publishing project consists of a mainly blank book, open to every possible idea and image. Things, that cannot be put into words: What has disappeared, the snatched away, the absent, the nothingness, the void are made present. Space for the thinkable, where words fail. An artist's book that openly invites readers to critical thinking, dialogue and debate.
The Art of Top Cow: Legacy
The Art of Top Cow: Legacy brings together the past and present, showing the artistic evolution of the studio in a coffee table-style book featuring editorial commentary to guide collectors of exceptional comics' art through the history of each series and sure to bring fans of fine artwork from the world of comics together. The ultimate gift for comics fans, The Art of Top Cow: Legacy showcases a stunning collection of artwork spanning Top Cow's over thirty-year history. Featuring pieces from Top Cow creator Marc Silvestri as well as the beloved Michael Turner with breathtaking works by superstar artist Stjepan Sejic, his wife Linda Sejic as well as comics-industry legends like David Finch, Joe Benitez, Ed Benes, Brett Booth, J. Scott Campbell as well as a new wave of artists linking the past to the present in the form of Ed Benes, Giuseppe Cafaro, Willi Roberts, Andrea Mutti, Rosa Ekedal, Pat Boutin and more.
Austin Martin White
Austin Martin White, the first standalone volume of the artist's work, provides an in-depth investigation of White's sophisticated and idiosyncratic oeuvre. At the center of Austin Martin White's impressive body of work is the act of manipulating and reinterpreting history. Working with a variety of materials including rubber, acrylic, spray-paint, vinyl, 3m reflective fabric and screen mesh mediums, White creates paintings and works on paper that investigate representations of historical memory, drawing on archival research that addresses issues of identity, race, and postcolonialism. By pulling apart and reassembling received historical imagery, the artist destabilizes colonial and classist codes that run throughout Western art history. This first monograph on his paintings and works on paper shows the wide variety of subjects on which White brings this incisive method to bear; each chapter acquaints us with a different series in the artist's work through a brief introduction and a generous number of plates. The monograph includes an essay by Johanna Fateman which elucidates the progression of White's practice, bringing into focus his history-spanning references and their close relationship to the process and form of the paintings. Fateman's deep dive into the work of Austin Martin White is accompanied by over 60 full-color reproductions of both paintings and works on paper, as well as detail images, installation shots, and photographs of the artist in his studio. Designed by Waterhouse Cifuentes Design, the monograph provides a comprehensive account of the artist's work from 2018 to the present.
Writings and Interviews
The collected writings of artist Marc Camille Chaimowicz, along with the stories behind them told by Alexis Vaillant. Marc Camille Chaimowicz (1946-2024) was an acclaimed visual artist known for his performances, installations and curatorial flair. He was also a writer. This volume, the first comprehensive collection of writings by the artist, includes seminal interviews, chitchats, jokes, performance reports, insightful statements and letters in essay form, as well as rare documents, such as early surviving leaflets, typewriter handouts and hard-to-find articles. Spanning 1971-2023, the book unlocks the work of an artist considered to be a refreshing role model for a new generation of culture mavens and style savants. Drawing from literature, modernist architecture, interior design, art theory, glam rock and camp culture, the collection reveals the artist's inner self alongside the art, social fl璽nerie and the goings-on of his time. Entertaining and witty, the texts stand out brilliantly with their early acumen and inclusivity, while setting a new template for an expression of queerness through writing. With access to Chaimowicz's personal material and photographs, curator and editor Alexis Vaillant is a guide to the artist's writings. Vaillant provides behind-the-scenes commentary and context--a time capsule of pleasure featuring Andy Warhol, Des Esseintes, Josef Frank, David Bowie, Vito Acconci, Eileen Gray, Alex Kapranos, Jean Cocteau, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jean Genet, Bob Dylan, Emma Bovary and Roger Cook, among others. This book presents readers with an in-depth look into Chaimowicz's quixotic shaping of his written work, which comes to life as a knowing and longing prose for the twenty-first century.
Albrecht Altdorfer
This monograph, "Albrecht Altdorfer," delves into the life and artistic achievements of one of the foremost figures of the German Renaissance. Authored by Emil Waldmann, the book provides a detailed examination of Altdorfer's paintings, engravings, and his significant contributions to landscape art. It explores his unique style and his role in shaping the artistic landscape of his time. Altdorfer's innovative use of color and his detailed depictions of nature are thoroughly analyzed, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of his artistic vision. This study remains an invaluable resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the art of the Renaissance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Art of Mary Linwood
The Art of Mary Linwoodis the first book on Leicester textile artist Mary Linwood (1755-1845) and catalogue of her work.When British textile artist and gallery owner Mary Linwood died in 1845 just shy of 90 years old, her estate was worth the equivalent of 瞿5,199,822 in today's currency. As someone who made, but did not sell, embroidered replicas of famous artworks after artists such as Gainsborough, Reynolds, Stubbs, and Morland, how did she accumulate so much money? A pioneering woman in the male-dominated art world of late Georgian Britain, Linwood established her own London gallery in 1798 that featured copies of well-known paintings by these popular artists. Featuring props and specially designed rooms for her replicas, she ensured that her visitors had an entertaining, educational, and kinetic tour, similar to what Madame Tussaud would do one generation later. The gallery's focus on picturesque painters provided her London visitors with an idyllic imaginary journey through the countryside. Its emphasis on quintessentially British artists provided a unifying focus for a country that had recently emerged from the threat of Napoleonic invasion.This book brings to the fore Linwood's gallery guides and previously unpublished letters to her contemporaries, such as Birmingham inventor Matthew Boulton and Queen Charlotte. It also includes the first and only catalogue of Linwood's extant and destroyed works. By examining Linwood's replicas and their accompanying objects through the lens of material culture, the book provides a much-needed contribution to the scholarship on women and cultural agency in the early 19th century.
Albrecht Altdorfer
This monograph, "Albrecht Altdorfer," delves into the life and artistic achievements of one of the foremost figures of the German Renaissance. Authored by Emil Waldmann, the book provides a detailed examination of Altdorfer's paintings, engravings, and his significant contributions to landscape art. It explores his unique style and his role in shaping the artistic landscape of his time. Altdorfer's innovative use of color and his detailed depictions of nature are thoroughly analyzed, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of his artistic vision. This study remains an invaluable resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the art of the Renaissance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Goddess
Explore the beautiful Feminine Divine which resides within all women through the lens of award-winning, Master photographer and artist, Therena Carlin. See beauty in a new light as you journey through these full colour pages. Witness women of all walks in life cast under their divine light and empowered expression. Beauty takes many forms, and this art book celebrates that diverse expression of beauty by celebrating different ages, ethnicities, body types and interests. Add this beautiful collector's art book to your library or coffee table today. A beautiful 64 page art book featuring goddesses and muses from both personal and professional projects. Full colour printed on 115 gsm white paper for a thick satin feelTherena is an award winning Master Photographer based out of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. She has been a professional photographer since 2015, and has since empowered hundreds of women through her art. Now you too can experience the beauty and empowerment by owning this collector's art book!
