Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated December 20, 2024
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All That Glitters : A Story of Friendship, Fraud, and Fine Art
Whitfield, Orlando.
Paper Book
AN ECONOMIST AND TOWN & COUNTRY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A dazzling insider's account of the contemporary art world and the stunning rise and fall of the charismatic American art dealer Inigo Philbrick, as seen through the eyes of his friend and fellow dealer In...
Get the picture : a mind-bending journey among the inspired artists and obsessive art fiends who taught me how to see
Bosker, Bianca
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2024 BY NPR, TIME, AND THE ECONOMIST "Get the Picture is one of the funniest books I've read . . . Brilliant." --The Washington Post "A gripping and often hilarious...
The Work of Art : How Something Comes from Nothing
Moss, Adam.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestseller and one of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2024 "The gift book of the year, a volume that should have broad appeal and deliver many hours of pleasure to the recipient. The Work of Art is a gorgeous book." --John Warner, The Chicago...
Chasing beauty : the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Dykstra, Natalie.
Paper Book
The vivid and masterful story of Isabella Stewart Gardner--creator of one of America's most stunning museums--an American original whose own life was remade by art. Includes archival photos of Isabella's world, museum, and the art she collected. Isabella...
Radiant : The Life and Line of Keith Haring
Gooch, Brad
Paper Book
A stunning life of the iconic American artist, Keith Haring, by the acclaimed biographer Brad Gooch. In the 1980s, the subways of New York City were covered with art. In the stations, black matte sheets were pasted over outdated ads, and unsigned chalk drawings often popped...
Saving Michelangelo's dome : how three mathematicians and a pope sparked an architectural revolution
Kalayjian, Wayne.
Paper Book
In 1742, when the legendary dome atop St. Peter's Basilica--designed by Michelangelo--cracks and threatens to collapse, Pope Benedict XIV summons three mathematicians whose groundbreaking ideas spark a revolution in the world of architecture. 1742: the famous dome atop Saint...
Finding a Likeness : How I Got Somewhat Better at Art
Baker, Nicholson.
Paper Book
Named a Best Book of 2024 by Slate and a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Literary Hub From the acclaimed and bestselling writer Nicholson Baker, a deeply personal account of his journey learning how to paint for the first time, and a meditation on the power of art in...
Still : the art of noticing
Hoffman, Mary Jo
Paper Book
The astonishing culmination of the artist-author's decade-plus project to capture beauty, commemorate place, and see the world more fully Every day (every single day) for over a decade, Mary Jo Hoffman has made a photograph of found nature - no subject too small or too ordinary. For...
Paris In Ruins : Love, War, And The Birth Of Impressionism
Smee, Sebastian
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Catland : Feline Enchantment and the Making of the Modern World
Hughes, Kathryn.
Paper Book
A Times and Sunday Times Book of the YearA Wall Street Journal Book of the YearA Spectator Book of the YearA Times Literary Supplement Book of the YearA New Yorker Book of the Year?Some called it a craze. To others it was a cult. Join prize-winning historian Kathryn Hughes to discover how Britain...
Drawing Basics and Beyond : Transform Observation into Imagination
Kim, Sorie.
Paper Book
Drawing Basics and Beyond provides the tools, techniques, and inspiration artists need to improve their sketchbook practice and use the information they gather to create imaginative artwork.
The Long Run : A Creative Inquiry
D'Erasmo, Stacey.
Paper Book
The author of The Art of Intimacy asks eight legendary artists: What has sustained you in the long run? How do we keep doing this--making art? Stacey D'Erasmo had been writing for twenty years and had published three novels when she asked herself this question. She was...
House Rules : How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget
Smith, Myquillyn.
Paper Book
Simple, personal, livable decorating for your space From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this inviting collection of 100 memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and...
Cute Creature Art Class : Learn to Draw over 50 Magical Monsters
Lord, Naomi.
Paper Book
Enhance your drawing skills and create 57 anime fantasy creatures following simple step-by-step tutorials.
The Elements of Art : Ten Ways to Decode the Masterpieces
Hodge, Susie.
Paper Book
Packed with useful tips for gallery browsing, The Elements of Art takes the worlds greatest artworks and makes them easy for anyone to understand.
The Mother Artist : Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity
Ricketts, Catherine.
Paper Book
Are caregiving and creative labor fundamentally at odds? Is it possible for mothers to attend to both? Few women artists feature prominently in the history of art, and even fewer who are mothers. How are motherhood and artmaking at play and at odds in the lives of women? What can we learn...
Double Click : Twin Photographers in the Golden Age of Magazines
Kino, Carol.
Paper Book
A Town & Country Must-Read Book of Spring 2024 "Fashion, photography, and pop culture aficionados will be captivated" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) by this riveting dual biography of the McLaughlins--identical twin sisters who became groundbreaking magazine...
What We Keep : Advice from Artists and Designers on Living with the Things You Love
Lin, Jean.
Paper Book
Learn the refined art of display and get an insider's education in collecting from gallerist Jean Lin. Follow in her footsteps and tour the unique and beautiful homes of more than a dozen dedicated collectors. Whether you are starting a new collection or wish to display an existing one, each chapter...
Dancing on my own : essays on art, collectivity, and joy
Wu, Simon.
Paper Book
A Literary Hub Most Noteworthy Nonfiction Book of 2024 * A Brooklyn Rail Best Art Book of 2024 * A The Millions and Hyperallergic Most Anticipated Book of 2024 * A Publishers Weekly Summer Reads Pick "A book that emerges out of the moment, electric with...
101 Surrealists
Morris, Desmond.
Paper Book
A concise compendium of the lives and work of the 101 most significant Surrealists by one of the last surviving members of the movement, bestselling author and artist Desmond Morris, who knew several of the key participants personally. 2024 marks the centenary of Surrealism,...
The art of dying : writings, 2019-2022
Schjeldahl, Peter.
Paper Book
Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New Yorker. The complete last essays of acclaimed writer Peter Schjeldahl, the great New Yorker art critic and Pulitzer Prize finalist. "Sensitive and moving. Schjeldahl wrote until the end. We can be...
Cities in the Sky : The Quest to Build the World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Barr, Jason M.
Paper Book
From one of the world's top experts on the economics of skyscrapers--a "fascinating" (Daily Mail, London) and "informative" (Publishers Weekly) account of the ever-growing quest for super tall buildings across the globe. The world's skyscrapers have brought us awe...
Color charts : a history
Varichon, Anne.
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated history of the many inventive, poetic, and alluring ways in which color swatches have been selected and staged The need to categorize and communicate color has mobilized practitioners and scholars for centuries. Color Charts describes the many...
How Banksy Saved Art History
Grovier, Kelly.
Paper Book
Grovier's book reframes [Banksy's] works in a new light. Inextricably linked to Da Vinci, Monet and Van Gogh, Banksy not only makes art but reinvigorates it - Daily Mail A new take on the history of art - from da Vinci to Warhol - as reinterpreted and ultimately...
A paradise of small houses : the evolution, devolution, and potential rebirth of urban housing
Podemski, Max.
Paper Book
From the Haitian-style "shotgun" houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America's neighborhoods that reveals the rich history--and future--of urban housing The Philadelphia row house. The New York tenement. The...
Copy Machine Manifestos Artists Who Make Zines
Joseph, Branden W.
Paper Book
'Excellent.' - The New Yorker The first publication dedicated to artists' zines in North America, a revelatory exploration of an unexamined but thriving aesthetic practice Copy Machine Manifestos captures the rich history of artists' zines as never before, placing them in...
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ROBBIE, Margot.
Paper Book
For the press tour following the record-breaking release of Greta Gerwig's award-winning, acclaimed Barbie movie, producer and star Margot Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal immersed themselves in some of Barbie's most iconic outfits and curated vintage pieces, then...
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World : an extraordinary new journey through history's greatest treasures
Hughes, Bettany.
Paper Book
SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * From the award-winning historian and broadcaster comes an immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history "This fascinating book is brimming with stories of...
Make Every Day Creative
Deuchars, Marion.
Paper Book
Art projects to inspire and nurture your creativity. Screen-free, relaxing, colorful--and suitable for artists of all ages and levels of experience Live the life of a true creative! Marion Deuchars invites you into her world, introducing over 100 projects and ideas,...
Church Going : A Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles
Ziminski, Andrew.
Paper Book
An insightful and charming history of Britain's churches - by an author who spends his life working in them
Queer art : from canvas to club, and the spaces between
Rolls-Bentley, Gemma.
Paper Book
An intoxicating and energetic curation of leading LGBTQ+ artworks from the twentieth century to today.
Watercolor your way : techniques, palettes, and projects to fit your skill level and creative goals
Cray, Sarah.
Paper Book
Watercolor Your Way meets you right where you are with watercolor. Whether you're dipping your toe in, cannon-balling in, or honing your craft-this book is for you.
Babe in the Woods or, The Art of Getting Lost
Heffernan, Julie.
Paper Book
From acclaimed painter Julie Heffernan, a wholly original and visually stunning four-color graphic work of autofiction about a young mother who--lost overnight on a hike with her infant son--experiences an extraordinary journey of memory, remorse, and rebirth that offers her a new...
Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums
Eckstein, Bob.
Paper Book
A beautiful, smart, entertaining new art book from New Yorker cartoonist and author Bob Eckstein that is a love letter to museums and museum-goers, filled with lush and whimsical illustrations paired with stories and anecdotes from curators, museum workers, museum visitors, and more....
Squeegee art revolution : scrape your way to amazing abstract art
De Souza Rego, Clara Cristina.
Paper Book
From social media star @aclaracris, Squeegee Art Revolution makes painting abstract art with a squeegee easy, fun, and relaxing.

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