Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated November 1, 2025
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What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory
Brian Eno
Paper Book
Why do we need art? What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us. Curious and playful, richly illustrated,...
Acts of Resistance: The Power of Art to Create a Better World
Amber Massie-Blomfield
Paper Book
What is the purpose of art in a world on fire? Can it be a genuine form of political resistance? What is the purpose of art in a world on fire? In this exhilarating and deeply inspiring work, Amber Massie-Blomfield considers the work of artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers-...
Don't Build, Rebuild: The Case for Imaginative Reuse in Architecture
Aaron Betsky
Paper Book
In a time of climate crisis and housing shortages, a bold, visionary call to replace current wasteful construction practices with an architecture of reuse As climate change has escalated into a crisis, the reuse of existing structures is the only way to even begin to preserve our...
A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects
Robell Awake
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...
Debt-Free Art Degree: Foundations in Drawing: The Affordable Way to Learn Professional Skills - Includes QR Codes to Online Tutorials
Marco Bucci
Paper Book
An essential guide for a new generation of artists to learn professional-level art skills--no student loan required! Now a successful artist, illustrator, and YouTube star, Marco Bucci once thought you had to be born with art talent and go to an expensive art school to have a...
Metallic Watercolor: Create Shimmering Artwork with Metallic Paints - Step-by-Step Projects for Flora, Fauna, Feathers, and More
Elisabeth Götz
Paper Book
Metallic Watercolor shows you how to make your artwork sparkle while learning fundamental watercolor techniques and creating beautiful images of flowers, animals, feathers, and more.

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