Individual Artist category: 1922 books

Behind Frida Kahlo’s portraits, lies the story of both her life and work. It is precisely this combination that draws the reader in. Frida’s work is a record of her life, and rarely can we learn so much about an artist from what she records inside the picture frame. Frida Kahlo truly is Mexico’s...

In the wake of Ireland’s recent economic rise, fall, and associated social crises, theatre and performance have played vital roles in reflecting on the past, engaging the present, and imagining possible futures. That Was Us features a wide, rich range of critical essays and artist reflections...

Behind Frida Kahlo’s portraits, lies the story of both her life and work. It is precisely this combination that draws the reader in. Frida’s work is a record of her life, and rarely can we learn so much about an artist from what she records inside the picture frame. Frida Kahlo truly is Mexico’s...

Whitman's most beloved poem, "Song of Myself," illustrated, illuminated, and presented like never before. Walt Whitman’s iconic collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, has earned a reputation as a sacred American text. Whitman himself made such comparisons, going so far as to use...

One of the great book illustrators of all time, Gustave Doré created richly detailed, brilliantly imaginative scenes of legendary worlds filled with fantastic creatures. This collection of more than ninety illustrations dramatically demonstrates the amazing inventiveness of this remarkable nineteenth-century...

Richard Thompson is renowned among cartoonists as an "artist's" cartoonist. Little known to all but those close to him is the extent of his art talent. This is the book that will enlighten the rest of us and delight us with the sheer beauty of his work. Divided into six sections, each beginning with...

"His Don Quixote … from its first to its last page [is] a marvel of imagination, poetry, sentiment, and sarcasm. . . . People still speak of it only as 'Doré's Don Quixote'." — Life and Reminiscences of Gustave Doré Doré himself had something of Quixote's chivalry and spent an arduous...

Irrational Judgments examines the close friendship and significant exchange of ideas between Eva Hesse (1936–1970) and Sol LeWitt (1928–2007) in New York City during the 1960s. Taking its title from LeWitt’s statement “Irrational judgments lead to new experience,” this book examines the breakthroughs...

One of the greatest book illustrators of all time, nineteenth-century artist Gustave Doré was particularly noted for his brilliantly imaginative scenes of fantasy and the fantastic. Angels, among his most frequently portrayed characters, were inspired, visually stunning creations. This collection...

Egon Schiele was important Austrian painter of the 20th century, and one an earliest exponent of Expressionism. With his mark graphic style, figural distortion, and bold defiance of conventional norms of beauty, Schiele was leading Expressionist. His dominating theme was the human body, which he depicts...

If you want to learn how to watercolor, then get this step-by-step guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover how to watercolor paint the right way. - Discover the basic watercolor painting tips & secrets. - Impress your friends and family with your new watercolor paintings. -...

It's been nearly a century since Marcel Duchamp exhibited a urinal and called it art. Since then, painting has been declared dead several times over, and contemporary art has now expanded to include just about any object, action, or event: dance routines, slideshows, functional hair salons, seemingly...

The 84th issue of IndyFest Magazine! is here. This May 2015 issue is one you need to read. Inside you will find in-depth interviews with: Phil Buck Creator of Those Shadow People Jean-Paul Deshong Creator of Sons of Fate Mike Wolfer Creaor of Ragdoll and Daughters of the Dark Oracle Emiliyan...

'Like all my favourite art, these paintings bring out that covetous feeling - I want to wear them, dance to them, show them off as an example of how life feels to me: dirty, dumb, terrifying, spiritual and so funny.' – Miranda July 'In a time of ironic detachment, Margaux Williamson is a...