Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated December 1, 2025
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What Art Does : An Unfinished Theory
Eno, Brian.
Paper Book
"Any aspiring artist--but especially any aspiring musician--will be grateful." --Amanda Petrusich, the New Yorker "Really delightful." --Ezra...
Studio Ghibli Architecture in Animation
Studio Ghibli.
Paper Book
A deluxe art book featuring exclusive commentary, sketches, concept art, and paintings detailing the unique architecture in Studio Ghibli's films. Explore the dazzling animated worlds of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,...
Islamesque : The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe's Medieval Monuments
Darke, Diana.
Paper Book
Who really built Europe's finest Romanesque monuments? Clergymen presiding over holy sites are credited throughout history, while highly skilled creators remain anonymous. But the buildings speak for themselves.This groundbreaking book explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches...
Vanessa Bell : a world of form and colour
Bell, Vanessa.
Paper Book
This publication, together with the exhibition it accompanies, presents the largest ever survey of work by Vanessa Bell (1879-1961). Described in 1923 as 'the most important woman painter in Europe', Bell was a pioneering modernist and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group,...
Forbidden Territories : 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes
Clayton, Eleanor.
Paper Book
Published to mark the centenary of Surrealism, this publication offers a new perspective on one of the most famous art movements with pioneering new research on its links with ecology and with politics. The development of Surrealism in the 1920s and 30s coincided with that of...
We Need Your Art : Stop Messing Around and Make Something
McNee, Amie.
Paper Book
From Amie McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they're starting their journey or seeking a fresh perspective. In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee calls artists...
A short history of Black craft in ten objects
Awake, Robell.
Paper Book
Ten beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship. Black artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly...
Metallic Watercolor : Create Shimmering Artwork with Metallic Paints - Step-by-Step Projects for Flora, Fauna, Feathers, and More
Götz, Elisabeth.
Paper Book
Make your artwork sparkle! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of metallic watercolor painting! As metallic watercolors become more and more popular and more of these incredible paints become available, artists of all skill levels are discovering the amazing...
Canva for Dummies
Stay, Jesse.
Paper Book
The essential guide to the popular, beginner-friendly graphic design platform Canva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at...
Yayoi Kusama
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel.
Paper Book

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