Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated January 25, 2025
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All that glitters :
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...
Chasing beauty :
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 :
Gooch, Brad,
Paper Book
New York Times Book Critics Favorite Book of the Year · Washington Post Notable Book of the Year "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...
Saving Michelangelo's dome :
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...
The Harlem Renaissance and transatlantic modernism /
Paper Book
A groundbreaking volume resituating the Harlem Renaissance as integral to the development of twentieth-century modernism Beginning in the 1920s, Upper Manhattan became the center of an explosion of art, writing, and ideas that has since become legendary. But what we now know as the Harlem...
House rules :
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 :
Lord, Naomi,
Paper Book
Enhance your drawing skills and create 57 anime fantasy creatures following simple step-by-step tutorials.
Double click :
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...
The lives of the surrealists /
Morris, Desmond
Paper Book
Life histories of the Surrealists, known and unknown, by one of the last surviving members of the movement--artist and best-selling author Desmond Morris Surrealism did not begin as an art movement but as a philosophical strategy, a way of life, and a rebellion against the...
Cities in the sky :
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 :
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...
A paradise of small houses :
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...
Barbie :
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 :
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 people and...
Blotter :
Davis, Erik,
Paper Book
A richly illustrated exploration of the history, art, and design of printed LSD blotter tabs. Blotter is the first comprehensive written account of the history, art, and design of LSD blotter paper, the iconic drug delivery device that will perhaps forever be linked to...
Babe in the Woods :
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...

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