Books
‘Not art history as usual’: book brings together revolutionary writings by the feminist art historian Linda Nochlin
The 30 essays on realism, Modernism and modernity include seven that have never before been published
What now? Lessons for the art world in the BLM and #MeToo era
In a new book Farah Nayeri says that “cancel culture” is nothing new, politics and art have always been intertwined—but now it is citizens, not kings and popes, who call the shots
‘Don’t smudge’: Paula Rego gives a unique insight into her work as she is interviewed by leading artists
The artist's peers, including Tracey Emin and Marlene Dumas, asked the veteran Portuguese artist about different aspects of her artistic practice for a new book
March Book Bag: from a history of protest art to a limited edition book about Picasso in exile
Our roundup of the latest art publications
Q&A | Osman Yousefzada on wrapping a department store and having early works destroyed by his family
The artist and designer tells us about his new memoir, which details growing up in Birmingham and taking his mum to a museum for the first time to see his installation of her bedroom
New Getty publication on anatomical illustration explores the convergence of art and science
Anatomy has long intersected with art, and artists have been central to creating a market for such intricate works
New book deep dives into the vast collection of W.A. Ismay—the UK’s most prolific collector of post-war British studio pottery
The "professional Yorkshireman" had more than 3,600 pieces including the likes of Lucie Rie and Bernard Leach
Magnificent two-volume book reveals the sumptuous, Rococo-infused life of Versailles courtier Madame de Pompadour
This comprehensive history of the lady’s obsessive relationship with Sèvres porcelain in the 18th century sheds light on little-known aspects of the industry
Extract | Surrealism’s tricky global transformation
The art historian Partha Mitter looks at Surrealism’s uneasy relationship with colonialism and primitivism in this extract from a catalogue accompanying a new Tate show about the movement’s worldwide impact
February Book Bag: from Bernini ‘cementing his position as Baroque Rome’s dominant artist’ to a compendium of what makes artists tick
Our roundup of the latest art publications
Laminating, latticing and plaiting bamboo: New book on Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia looks at sustainability and spirituality
Vo’s work offers a fresh perspective on the Western modernist tradition of “organic” architecture
An expert's guide to Picasso's Blue Period: five must-read books on the Spanish painter's early career
All you ever wanted to know about Picasso’s Blue Period, from the definitive early biography to the journals of his “first great love”—selected by the curator Susan Behrends Frank
New biography of artist Florine Stettheimer looks beyond her seductively bright colours to the social commentary beneath
Thorough research into the American painter’s life and art reveals layers of meaning in her work that have been long overlooked
Book offering first major analysis of Amit Dutta's work puts Indian film-making in the spotlight
Leading experimental film-maker has exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and London's Tate Modern
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s personal library for sale at Bonhams
The sale traces her intellectual development from a law student and avid reader to one of the most recognizable justices on the Supreme Court.
Extract | Leonardo da Vinci’s drawing and painting tips
The Old Master’s advice is among the fascinating facts and illuminating anecdotes gathered in a new compendium called Artifacts
Extract | What should we do about paintings with racist titles?
In a new book of cultural essays, the Canadian novelist Esi Edugyan ponders whether we should change offensive names given to art—and what that might say about us
January Book Bag: from Marina Abramović’s instructions for rebooting your life to Paul Nash’s little-known design work
Our roundup of the latest art publications
From Modigliani to Imelda Marcos, museum thefts to market machinations: renowned German investigative reporters present an arresting story of art crime
The authors’ overview of the types of art crime includes serious analysis—and some entertaining tales
An expert’s guide to Georgia O’Keeffe: five must-read books on the American painter
All you ever wanted to know about O’Keeffe, including a comprehensive biography, the artist’s “perfect” novice recipe book, and her letters to photographer Alfred Stieglitz—selected by the curator Theodora Vischer
Spring awakening: new art books out soon, from African Art and Bernini to self-taught artists and Franz Kafka
Our books editor selects some of the tempting titles arriving on bookstore shelves in the coming months
Remarkable new book reveals the dark side of the Sun King
'The Sun King at Sea' shows how Louis XIV, known for his long reign, and cultural and political power, was also a cruel slave-keeper
Beyond Artemisia: Italy’s forgotten women artists revealed in new book
This well-researched volume confirms that female artists were far more numerous—and talented—than previously recorded
Spend, spend, spend: what lies behind the Stuarts’ taste for extravagant buildings and interiors
The turbulent period’s flashy architectural projects aimed to send out a powerful message, new book reveals
Q&A | New children’s book delves behind the scenes of the art world
Doro Globus, the managing director of David Zwirner Books, tells us why she decided to write a book highlighting the many jobs that make a great exhibition
Who read what in 2021? The art world shares its top tips
Leading directors, curators and artists reveal their favourite books of the past year
December Book Bag: Ai Weiwei spills the beans, a short history of Black British art and all of Leon Kossoff’s paintings
Our roundup of the latest art publications
From bowler hats to bad forgeries: new biography offers a fresh look at René Magritte’s complex life—including his dodgier side hustles
The sympathetic book by Alex Danchev, acclaimed biographer of Braque and Cézanne, died before completing the final chapter of this publication
Art fairs: how did they begin and where are they going?
Plus, Caribbean-British art at Tate Britain and Marco Brambilla's VR work at Pérez Art Museum in Miami