Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated July 14, 2026
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Great art explained : the stories behind the world's greatest masterpieces
Payne, James
Paper Book
'James Payne's YouTube Channel "Great Art Explained" gained a huge and appreciative worldwide audience. This beautifully put-together book is simply the best introduction to the lifelong pleasure and rewards of looking at pictures since Gombrich. An instant classic' Stephen Fry
Flashes of brilliance : the genius of early photography and how it transformed art, science, and history
Burgess, Anika
Paper Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2025 One of The New Yorker's Best Books of the Year The story of the wildest experiments in early photography and the wild people who undertook them. Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera...
The stars we do not see : Australian indigenous art
Russell-Cook, Myles
Paper Book
The Australian continent is home to the world's oldest living culture: over 250 different groups, each with their own customs, language, and art. Showcasing this cultural diversity, The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art brings together major pieces from the National Gallery of...
The cultural tutor : forty-nine lessons you wish you'd learned at school
Quirke, Sheehan
Paper Book
'The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry' TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES 'For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of...
Painting woodland watercolors : learn to paint beautiful mushrooms, animals, insects, and other forest wonders
Gould, Rita
Paper Book
Capture the delicate beauty of forest flora and fauna in watercolor through step-by-step instructions, traceable templates, and video tutorials. Designed for beginner and intermediate artists, Painting Woodland Watercolors covers all aspects of woodland painting...
With her own hands : women weaving their stories
Nehrig, Nicole
Paper Book
National Bestseller A rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment. Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting--throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often...
The harmonious home : designing peaceful, personal spaces inspired by nature
Atwood, Rebecca
Paper Book
A holistic approach to creating a home using the colors, patterns, and textures found in the natural world, from the author of Living with Color and Living with Pattern. Hailed by Vogue for her "approachable patterns and textiles" Rebecca Atwood shares a new...
Zine Making and Bookbinding: A Beginner's Guide in 25 Projects
Berke, Lauren Simkin.
Paper Book
Learn to create zines and books with this approachable guide featuring illustrated, step-by-step lessons on making many different book formats. The possibilities are endless!Channel your passions into zines, create your own notebooks and calendars, and try your hand at impressive pop-up and...

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