Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated January 5, 2025
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All That Glitters: A Story of Friendship, Fraud, and Fine Art
Orlando Whitfield
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...
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
Adam Moss
Paper Book
What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist's head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and...
Chasing beauty : the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Dykstra, Natalie
Paper Book
The vivid and masterful story of an American original--creator of one of America's most stunning museums--whose own life was remade by art Isabella Stewart Gardner's museum, with its plain exterior enfolding an astonishing four-story Italian palazzo, rose from Boston's Fens...
Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring
Brad Gooch
Paper Book
"It's all here: the grade school Walt Disney and Dr. Seuss; the adolescent acid trips; the fondness for Post-it notes and flying saucers; the long tails of Dubuffet and Burroughs; the encounters with Madonna, Warhol, and one game-changer of a subway Johnny Walker Red poster....
Saving Michelangelo's Dome: How Three Mathematicians and a Pope Sparked an Architectural Revolution
Wayne Kalayjian
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
Nicholson Baker
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
Mary Jo Hoffman
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...
Catland : Louis Wain and the great cat mania
Hughes, Kathryn
Paper Book
How cat mania exploded in the early twentieth century, transforming cats from pests into beloved pets. In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride...
The Art of the Literary Poster
Allison Rudnick
Paper Book
An exploration of late nineteenth-century American literary posters--a vibrant genre at the vanguard of modern commercial art and graphic design   "Will thrill commercial art nerds and avid readers alike."--Nathalie Atkinson, Globe & Mail (Toronto),...
House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget
Myquillyn Smith
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...
Disordered Attention: How We Look at Art and Performance Today
Claire Bishop
Paper Book
How technology and the politics of attention changed the way we look at art The ways we encounter contemporary art and performance has changed. How are we expectedto engage with today's diverse practice? Is the old model of close-looking still the ideal, or has itgiven way to...
The design of books : an explainer for authors, editors, agents, and other curious readers
Berne, Debbie
Paper Book
Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people.   Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it's mysterious or even invisible. Through...
Cute Creature Art Class: Enchanting Anime Beasties - Learn to Draw over 50 Magical Monsters
Naomi Lord
Paper Book
Enhance your drawing skills and create 57 anime fantasy creatures following simple step-by-step tutorials. In Cute Creature Art Class, popular anime artist Naomi Lord shares the secrets to drawing enchanting creatures in her signature style. Through easy...
Housesketching : learn to create energetic and expressive architectural drawings
Kiefer, Albert (Artist)
Paper Book
Housesketching shows artists of all skill levels how to sketch architecture expressively and become more creative in the process.
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.
Double Click: Twin Photographers in the Golden Age of Magazines
Carol Kino
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...
The power of art : a human history of art: from Babylon to New York City
Campbell, Caroline
Paper Book
An epic work of art history that will transform our understanding of the world by unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art. Taking readers from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, the eminent curator Caroline Campbell explains art's power to illuminate our lives...
Home at last : enduring design for the new American house
Schafer, Gil, III
Paper Book
Bestselling author and popular American architect Gil Schafer returns with the final installment in his trilogy on the rewards of living in the American house. The work of Gil Schafer--one of the world's leading experts on contemporary traditional architecture--is beloved...
Dancing on My Own: Essays on Art, Collectivity, and Joy
Simon Wu
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...
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...
Double exposure : resurveying the West with Timothy O'Sullivan, America's most mysterious war photographer
Sullivan, Robert
Paper Book
One of The New Yorker's best books of the year so far | A Kirkus Reviews Best Nature Book of 2024 "Singular . . . Virtuosic . . . Double Exposure is the best book I've read about America . . . in many, many years." --Corey Seymour, Vogue (a best...
How Banksy Saved Art History
Kelly Grovier
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
Max Podemski
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...
Barbie : The World Tour
Robbie, Margot/ Mukamal, Andrew/ McDean, Craig (PHT)/ Enninful, Edward (FRW)/ Zhang, Margaret (INT)
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
Bettany Hughes
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 people and...
Clayful: The big world of tiny ceramics
Sophia Cai
Paper Book
Often no taller than a few centimetres, miniature ceramics are much smaller than the hands that craft them. Perfectly formed, these minuscule pottery pieces can only hold a small sprig of tiny flowers at most, but they contain all the talent of larger works. Clayful showcases...
Watercolor Your Way: Techniques, Palettes, and Projects To Fit Your Skill Level and Creative Goals
Sarah Cray
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
Bob Eckstein
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 Rg̊o, 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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