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From intimate private spaces to public areas where we work, play, and socialise, our comprehensive new book highlights the work of the world’s leading designers.  

Our new jewelry survey illuminates how sometimes heritage and tradition shape today’s pieces.

Celebrate 30 years of excellence and explanation, in each artist's own words, from Yoko to Yayoi, in our era-defining Contemporary Artists Series.

Phaidon's Commissioning Editor talks about the series' beginnings, why he always wants the books to 'introduce, celebrate and surprise,' and what he's learned from working so closely with artists over the years.

Kusama talks about the early days with Donald Judd and Lucio Fontana, how she’s made a habit of dramatic shifts in style, her salvation through self-obliteration, and why what she did so often ended in scandal.

The acclaimed painter is in conversation with Charles Gaines in his Contemporary Artist Series monograph.

In this interview with the international curator and former MoMA PS1 Director Kate Fowle, Sterling Ruby reflects on the world, his work, and his rural upbringing.

The natural world is reshaped in exciting and unusual ways within the pages of our new overview of jewelry culture.

The interior designer and author of A Welcome Home tells us how to create a cozy familial space.

The architect, author, and curator on art, expression, and how expansive the world of design becomes when more of its authors are allowed a voice.

With this minimalistic image, shot in 1957, Penn sought to focus on the designer’s vulnerability and inner character.

Read about 10 remarkable regions (and try one simple recipe) courtesy of our legendary Italian cookbook.

Our Silver Spoon books are full of delicious dishes and ingredients. Read about them here (and try one simple recipe at home).  

Food for special moments (and one simple recipe) from the cookbook that’s passed down from generation to generation.

Our new book Butterfly features over 280 images spanning four thousand years. Here is the story behind just one of them.

Avedon's new book, Immortal, features 100 portraits of people who've already enjoyed the prime of their lives – the ones of his father are the most powerful.

The artist tells us how a rural Maine setting resulted in a very special edition.

Pioneering figures, rarely seen ephemera, in depth essays, and a teapot in the shape of Oscar Wilde - our new book is a revelation.

Our new book Culture: The Leading Hotels of the World features 80 hotels that impress and excel.

‘I chose a previous painting to work from, one with essentially three elements: cloud, sky, and land,’ he tells Phaidon.com

The Netflix star chef and Sunny Days, Taco Nights author tells us how his love of the humble taco took him from kitchen table to top table.

This landmark collection of portraits of women - actors, astronauts, artists, politicians, and writers - is back in print in a slipcase edition, together with a completely new book of photographs.

A dazzling collection featuring 300 designers, creative houses, icons, and collectors across the world who’ve produced and inspired the most memorable designs in jewelry over 200 years.

The designer and his designs, as captured by the greatest photographers of the 20th century, including Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, William Klein, Annie Leibovitz, and Juergen Teller.

A definitive collection of 450 authentic recipes for home cooks that explores and celebrates the everyday food found in Vietnamese kitchens, as well as the traditional regional dishes, sourced from across the country.

Dive into the world of stripes with the Schumacher design house and discover inspiring examples in every decorating style from top designers, along with ingenious methods for deploying stripes in your own home.

Organised around the motivations of his practice, this debut book presents 150 of the most significant works from Adams’s thirty-year career, establishing him as one of the most important figurative artists working today.

This innovative debut book on the artist presents 50 paintings, along with 50 prompts for self-reflection, written by her mother, with journal pages at the back of the book for readers to respond.

... Rihanna told the DJ to play. To celebrate the anniversary of her first single release, 20 years ago, take another look at our Rihanna book through the eyes of its designers, Jonathan Barnbrook and Marwan Kaabour.

New etching builds on Miller’s original working drawing for the acclaimed painting.

Our Barbecue author (and former rock star drummer, no less) on why he thinks barbecue is a meditative force that crosses all cultures, how the death of his dad set him on the road to success, and why meat is more important than marinade.

Our What a Shell Can Tell author combines a diver’s devotion to exploring the oceans, a scientist’s attention to detail, and a storyteller’s obsession with words and ideas.

As a child, our Alpha Bravo Charlie illustrator created ‘paper worlds’ for the cats in her neighbourhood. As an adult she always looks for the essential in each illustration and believes books are a critical break from a fast-paced childhood.

The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Guardian writer on the rhythm of words, why his book Brick is akin to a Dharmic text, and how he finds comfort in the darkness of Tomi Ungerer.

The Chinese American illustrator of Phaidon's Our World series of books has attracted the admiration of Oprah Winfrey as well as legions of kids across the world.

When she was a little girl in Ukraine, our Spooky Celebrations illustrator would put her finger on a map and imagine the adventures she’d have getting from her side of the world to another.

This legendary designer has created impactful work for Swatch, MoMA, and New York Times, to name just a few, but when our kids book The Story of Pasta and How to Cook It! beckoned, he just couldn’t resist.

This London-based curator, historian, artist, and educator is on a mission to turn kids on to contemporary and historical art – and not always through conventional means.

The acclaimed Barcelona-based artist behind Phaidon’s Shell and Superpowered books always tries to get a family member – animal or human – into her illustrations.

When she's not branding Hermès, Bulgari, and Marimekko, this Finnish designer makes Pasta!, Pancakes!, and Spaghetti! dishes look delicious for our interactive recipe books.

Faster! Higher! Stronger! We talk to the woman encouraging kids to astound their classmates with incredible animal world facts.

In a series of interviews with designers featured in our new interiors book Defining Style, we talk to a true master of minimalism.

Author Joan Barzilay Freund and designers from the book were guests at Alex and Michael Shuman’s gorgeous town home.

The Emerald Drifters photographer tells us how to see beauty in everyday life, why cakes can be art, and what happened when she asked literary sensation Ocean Vuong to write the afterword in her new book.

We pay tribute to the pioneering DS+R architect who has died at age 89.

The Rose Bakery founder talks to Phaidon about her new book Breakfast, Lunch, Tea with Children.

In a series of interviews with designers featured in our new interiors book Defining Style, we talk to the King of England's designer of choice.

In a series of interviews with designers featured in our new interiors book Defining Style, we talk to the man who loves to make art the centrepiece of any home.

The Pakistani American artist has created a special edition called Her-Vimana to accompany her new book, Collective Behavior.

Bones, bears, and blue chip artists – how our children’s books authors and illustrators imagined new worlds for inquisitive kids.

In her second Monacelli book, the UK-born, US-based, photographer Cig Harvey shares her distinctive images of beauty, nature, sensory experience, and domestic life.

Although he’s received acclaim for his fine dining reinvention of Mexican cuisine, Enrique Olvera’s guilty pleasure has always been the everyday taco. Now he’s created a book dedicated to the (not so) humble foodstuff.

500 wet noses, 2000 paws, fur galore, and one late, great English satirist’s prose peek from the pages of this reissue of the Magnum photographer’s most-loved book.

Over 200 spectacular images alongside essays by big thinkers from the worlds of fashion, art and horticulture, take readers on a journey of discovery, highlighting our enduring connection to the rose and the ways it's inspired artists and image-makers throughout time.

Our new book on the often chaotic, always innovative, Brooklyn collective harnesses their unique brand of subversive humour to tell the story of how they operate and generate ideas.

Food world legend Rose Carrarini creates a beautiful book for adults who want to cook with the kids in their lives.

Hugh Mangum shows you how to fire up a fabulous barbie with Spanish sardines, Ghanian goat, Australian cabbage and Marmite, and even Icelandic cheesecake.

Dominic Bradbury’s latest in-depth look at the seemingly timeless movement lays bare the people behind the products.

Kevin Beasley, a multifaceted contemporary artist known for his innovative blend of sculpture, sound, and performance, presents his largest and most ambitious installation yet at Storm King Art Center in New York’s Hudson Valley. Titled PROSCENIUM | Rebirth/Growth: The Watch / Harvest / Dormancy: On Reflection, the expansive work spans 100 feet and explores the cycles of the seasons through four triptychs made of vintage clothing and natural elements encased in resin. Drawing inspiration from World War II acoustic mirrors, Beasley’s curved installation engages with sound and landscape, amplifying environmental noises and inviting viewers into a sensory dialogue between history, identity, and the land. Complementing the show, a limited edition series of four intricate prints was created using tactile materials and traditional screen printing techniques, capturing the essence of his evolving practice and communal approach to art-making.

Discover 25 design styles you didn’t know about through 150 incredible interiors from the world’s leading designers.

Featuring over 100 of his letter paintings, studio pics, and a VERY lively interview with The Design Museum’s Tim Marlow, the artist with a love of language is back.

In the second part of our interview the Time Lost photographer talks about Frank Sinatra, Donald Trump and some of the darker places photography took him to.

We pay tribute to our Greece the Cookbook author who has died aged 91.

Jonathan Becker is one of the great visual storytellers of our time. Our new book Lost TIme collects photographs from across his career, charting his journeys through New York, Paris, and London from the 1970s to the 2010s.

Michael Goldberg talks Phaidon through the latest incarnation of the 1987 art amusement park that features works by Basqiat, Haring, and Hockney.

What was the late 70s artwork that inspired the concept? Read on to find out.

Great Women Sculptors, Leading Hotels of the World, Love How You Live, and The Contemporary African Kitchen are among the new books celebrated at select gatherings

The food researcher, recipe tester, and author of Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World, tells us all we need to know and more about cookies.

Sculptural statements, colourful facades, curvaceous concrete, Mid-Century Modern really was a golden age for architecture

The superstar chef curator of our new book The Contemporary African Kitchen on his journey from opera house to African continent via upscale restaurants.

KAWS and Billie Eilish are fans, she’s just had her first institutional show outside the US and has been called ‘a major new figure in drawing today’. We talk to the Korean-born, Brooklyn-based artist on an incredible career curve right now.

‘Dawn is the beginning of everything. I thought that was perfect because it’s my first small sculpture. It’s a new thing that I’m doing.’

The Café Cecilia founder tells us about his perfect dinner party dish, that time he set the kitchen on fire, the one food he’ll never eat, and why he still asks himself: what would Ruth Rogers do?

Our new book Graphic Classics reveals the back stories to some of the most momentous designs in history

Our new book Graphic Classics reveals the back stories to some of the most momentous designs in history

Nicole Wittenberg, known for her evocative reinvention of realism, finds profound inspiration in the rural landscapes of Maine, where her studio—a repurposed former government factory—serves as a sanctuary away from the urban rhythm of New York. Her new silkscreen edition, *Goldenrod and Queen Anne’s Lace, 2025*, captures the vibrant, fleeting beauty of wildflowers through layered strokes and gestural mark-making that evoke the immediacy and sensuality of being immersed in nature. Drawing en plein air, Wittenberg embraces chance and movement, translating the dynamic qualities of light, wind, and growth into a vivid, almost abstracted floral composition that speaks to her desire to stop thinking and truly see. The edition, accompanied by a signed monograph, coincides with three summer exhibitions and underscores her ongoing exploration of emotional expression and the spontaneous sensations found in the natural world, firmly rooting her practice in the tension between observation, memory, and feeling.

Our new book Graphic Classics reveals the back stories to some of the most momentous designs in history

Jim Hodges captivates with his ability to infuse everyday objects with profound emotion and narrative, blending drawing and sculpture through humble materials transformed to evoke memory and imagination. His new edition, *with you, 2024*, created for the TWO x TWO for AIDS Art Gala, features two elegant vessels—one basalt stone, one cast glass—set on a walnut pedestal, designed to be completed and continually reborn through the ritual of adding fresh flowers. This work reflects themes of impermanence, renewal, and connection, inviting owners to participate actively in its life and meaning. Hodges’s use of contrasting natural and crafted materials speaks to timeless artistic traditions while celebrating collaboration and care. Known for deeply contemplative, beautiful works exhibited worldwide, Hodges sees art as an invitation to slow down, reflect, and experience the transformative power of relationships and generosity.

Patricia Cronin’s art boldly intertwines classical techniques with urgent contemporary issues, exploring themes of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice through oil painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Renowned for her groundbreaking work like the groundbreaking "Memorial To A Marriage," a marble sculpture advocating marriage equality, Cronin channels her deep research and conceptual rigor into projects such as her recent series inspired by 19th-century sculptor Harriet Hosmer. By creating a unique catalogue raisonné combining hand-painted images and historical scholarship, Cronin not only revives Hosmer’s legacy but also critiques the underrepresentation of women artists. With a fearless commitment to activism, Cronin’s work challenges the status quo, inspiring both audiences and students to envision a world where art carries the power to confront injustice and reshape cultural narratives.

Cig Harvey’s latest limited edition print, *Wisteria, 2025*, captures a dreamlike moment where her friend Emily is enveloped by lush purple wisteria, blurring the lines between human and nature. Rooted in Harvey’s lifelong obsession with color and sensation, the image embodies her belief that photography should speak to the gut before the intellect, using beauty to draw viewers into a visceral experience of living in the body. Created during a serendipitous detour through a Maine town, the photograph celebrates the wild, untamed beauty of everyday life and the fleeting nature of light and time. Paired with Harvey’s new book *Emerald Drifters*, the edition invites audiences to embrace color’s mysterious power and the magic found in the world just beyond routine.

British artist Michaela Yearwood-Dan, renowned for her richly layered semi-abstract paintings that blend millennial pinks, lush vegetation, poetic texts, and shimmering embellishments, has released a new edition titled *Dream a little dream, 2025*. Comprising 50 editions—40 archival pigment prints enhanced with silkscreen varnishes and glass flocking, plus 10 uniquely hand-finished pieces with acrylic paint, oil pastel, ink, and glitter—the work invites viewers into a deeply personal and intimate journey, underscored by the inscription, “You are in every single dream.” Yearwood-Dan’s practice fluidly explores identity and emotional intimacy, weaving language, music, and layered materials to create multifaceted narratives rooted in her British Caribbean heritage. Committed to charitable causes, proceeds from this edition support New Contemporaries, an organization empowering emerging artists. Her work, which recently set auction records, continues to evolve with a confident, intuitive approach that embraces complexity and healing through creative expression.

British-born, US-based artist Cig Harvey begins 2025 by unveiling her deeply personal new book, Emerald Drifters, a captivating collection that blends 97 photographs, 30 vignettes, and nine watercolor illustrations alongside an essay by poet Ocean Vuong. The 224-page volume explores intimate recollections and everyday moments through a vibrant lens, capturing the delicate balance between nature and human presence. Following its March publication, Emerald Drifters embarks on an international gallery tour, starting in Atlanta, then Maine, and finally Zurich, showcasing Harvey’s evocative images and text. With a career spanning decades and work held in prestigious collections, Harvey’s intuitive and heartfelt approach invites viewers to experience the rare beauty found in the mundane, making this a celebrated artistic milestone.

Pakistani American artist Shahzia Sikander’s new lithograph, Her-Vimana, 2025, draws inspiration from the mythological flying palaces of Hindu and Jain texts to explore themes of transformation, resilience, and feminine strength. Created with vibrant hues and intricate detail, this limited edition print coincides with Sikander’s solo exhibitions at the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cleveland Museum of Art, following her major survey at La Biennale di Venezia. Renowned for pioneering the neo-miniature movement, Sikander blends traditional South Asian miniature painting with contemporary media to challenge Eurocentric art histories and highlight gender, colonialism, and migration through a feminist lens. Her multi-layered storytelling weaves together myth, spirituality, and social commentary, reflecting an enduring commitment to amplifying women’s narratives and reimagining cultural heritage in dynamic, boundary-crossing forms.

Michaela Yearwood-Dan, the celebrated 30-year-old Black British artist, is stepping into 2025 with momentum, having joined the prestigious Hauser & Wirth gallery while continuing her partnership with Marianne Boesky in the US. Known for her lush, semi-abstract paintings that blend millennial pinks with textures like gold leaf, acrylic nails, and Swarovski crystals, Yearwood-Dan also explores ceramics and installations. After a creative residency in the English countryside, she has embraced a fresh artistic reset, infusing her work with references to music by artists such as Charli XCX and Tyler, the Creator. Anticipation builds for her upcoming solo show in London, while her vibrant pieces are featured in major collections across the US, and she remains a vital part of important group exhibitions highlighting Black and non-binary artists. With a style that invites personal interpretation and introspection, Yearwood-Dan’s work encourages viewers to engage deeply, making her one of the most exciting talents to watch this year.

Pakistani-born, New York-based artist Shahzia Sikander challenges traditional narratives through her vibrant, multifaceted work that disrupts conventions of race, gender, and power. Her major retrospective, *Collective Behavior*, first showcased at the Venice Biennale, spans sculptures, installations, animations, and contemporary reinterpretations of Indo-Persian miniature painting, and will continue its journey with exhibitions in Ohio in 2025. Known for her bold civic statements, including the notorious bronze sculpture *Witness*, which she chose to leave damaged as a symbol of societal division, Sikander invites viewers into a space of reflection and multifarious meaning. Acclaimed globally and featured in prestigious collections, her deeply considered artistry bridges cultural histories with contemporary issues, while a new monograph delves into the rich complexity of her practice.

In his latest Black Dada series exhibited at Pace New York, Adam Pendleton expands his artistic language through vibrant purples, reds, and metallic hues, emphasizing the interplay between process and form. This exploration continues in his Untitled (Blue Amphora), a hand-painted ceramic piece created for Artspace and Avant Arte to support charity: water. Layered with spray paint, stenciled geometries, and expressive brushstrokes, Pendleton’s work captures the dynamic tension between order and chaos, reflecting our complex sensory experience of the world. Rooted in his long-standing “Black Dada” philosophy, which interrogates Blackness through abstraction and avant-garde concepts, Pendleton moves fluidly from canvas to clay, translating his gestural marks into three-dimensional form. The amphora stands as a poetic extension of his practice, embodying transformation and the ongoing dialogue between intention and happenstance.

Jean-Michel Othoniel is a master of transforming fragile glass into radiant, poetic sculptures that embody emotion, resilience, and beauty. Originally a painter, he shifted to sculpture in the 1990s, pioneering the use of molten glass and sulfur to create luminous, jewel-like forms that blend sensuality with permanence. Inspired by Indian glassmaking traditions and the symbolic power of bricks as "piles of hopes and dreams," Othoniel’s work fuses ancient techniques with contemporary artistry. His latest limited edition, Untitled (2024), crafted from mirrored glass, reflects light and emotion while supporting the New Orleans Museum of Art. With new solo shows unfolding globally and an ambitious exhibition planned for 2025 in Avignon, Othoniel continues to enchant the art world with his alchemical vision.

Artist Harland Miller reflects on his deep connection to water and creativity in his unique amphora, "R U OK?", created in collaboration with Artspace, Avant Arte, and charity: water. Drawing on the ancient Greek tradition of amphorae—storied vessels for storing water and wine—Miller explores the challenge of translating a painting onto a curved, three-dimensional surface, where every angle shifts perception. His work poses a simple yet profound question, echoing modern digital shorthand while inviting contemplation on human connection and the preciousness of water. Part of a series by seven artists, each amphora is available to support charity: water’s mission to provide clean water worldwide. Miller’s piece, priced at €6,000, embodies both artistic innovation and a heartfelt commitment to a vital cause.

Artists Harland Miller, Hilary Pecis, Adam Pendleton, Jordan Casteel, Derek Fordjour, Jenny Holzer, and Josh Smith have collaborated with Artspace and Avant Arte to hand-paint a series of amphorae, blending ancient form with contemporary art. Each of the seven editions, priced at €6,000 each or €35,000 for the complete set, features unique designs that reflect the artists’ distinct styles—from Casteel’s lush garden-inspired vines to Miller’s playful exploration of water and communication, Pecis’s endless lily pond, Pendleton’s transformation from canvas to clay, Smith’s iconic palms, Fordjour’s rhythmic marching band homage, and Holzer’s poignant survival texts. Proceeds support charity: water, bringing clean, safe water to communities worldwide, giving these beautifully reimagined vessels both artistic and humanitarian significance.

Cameron Jamie, a California-born artist now based in Paris, creates captivating work that blurs the lines between the strange and familiar, exploring identity through film, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. His art delves into folklore, ritual, and the subconscious, influenced by his surreal Southern California upbringing and a deep engagement with subculture. Jamie’s intuitive approach rejects formulas, pushing boundaries across mediums—including ceramics and printmaking. His latest release, Pinky Blues (2024), a meticulously crafted 17-color silkscreen edition, captures vibrant, gestural energy and offers a fresh dimension to his practice. Accompanied by a new Phaidon monograph, this edition showcases Jamie’s commitment to evolving his artistic expression, affirming his status as an aesthetic maverick whose work continues to challenge conventions after three decades.

Summer Wheat’s vibrant and textured paintings delve into themes of labor, community, and the intimate bond between humans and nature, with a special focus on women’s nurturing roles. Her innovative technique—pushing paint through fine mesh screens—creates richly tactile surfaces that blur the lines between painting and sculpture, evoking the labor of weaving and embroidery. Wheat’s latest release, *Watering Weeds, 2024*, a limited edition series of hand-embellished prints, celebrates the nurturing figure as a fountain, symbolizing the interconnectedness of self-care and environmental stewardship. Drawing on historical art traditions and personal experiences, these works balance structure and spontaneity with a bold palette, inviting viewers into a playful, yet contemplative garden—both literal and metaphorical—where creativity, care, and resilience flourish.

Tschabalala Self’s practice explores identity as a rich tapestry woven from inherent traits and lived experiences, particularly through her striking depictions of female bodies crafted with sewn, printed, and painted materials. Her new limited edition print, The Actress Alexis, 2024, celebrates Alexis Cofield, an actor from Self’s experimental play Sounding Board, highlighting themes of intimacy, control, and the intersections of race and gender. This exclusive print combines archival pigment print, screen printing, and hand-applied paint, showcasing Self’s multidisciplinary approach and deep connection to printmaking. Known for her vivid colors, dynamic forms, and layered narratives, Self views her figures as ongoing mysteries that reveal themselves over time, reflecting her commitment to nuanced storytelling and self-discovery. As she continues to gain international recognition and prestigious commissions, Self’s work invites viewers into profound meditations on identity, character, and the symbolic power of the body.

Hank Willis Thomas is an artist whose powerful work critically explores the complexities of America through iconic symbols like the flag, weaving themes of hope, injustice, and identity into his art. With a career dedicated to examining racial and economic inequalities, Thomas uses mixed media—including quilts, prints, and sculptures—to challenge and reinterpret the symbol of the American flag. His latest edition, *Twilight’s Last Gleaming, 2024*, inspired by the U.S. national anthem and his 2021 mixed media piece, reflects the fractured yet interconnected nature of the nation, embodying a patchwork of diverse perspectives and agendas. As co-founder of For Freedoms, Thomas channels art into civic engagement and dialogue, using large-scale campaigns and public installations to provoke critical conversations about democracy and unity. This new edition not only crystallizes a pivotal moment in American political history but also supports For Freedoms’ mission to foster creative discourse, urging viewers to acknowledge both the struggles and shared futures that bind them.

The photographer who made his name with shocking, big-budget shoots, proved he could still turn heads with iPhone still lifes

Henry Taylor’s retrospective, "Henry Taylor: B-Side," has garnered rave reviews from major publications like The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The New Yorker, celebrating his ability to blend personal empathy with profound societal insight. Known for his vibrant, deeply human portraits that transcend traditional boundaries, Taylor captures not just faces but the complex histories and social forces shaping his subjects' lives. His latest limited edition print, "Portrait of Andy Robert, 2024," released in collaboration with Artspace and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, exemplifies his bold use of color and life-infused brushwork. Following a landmark exhibition tour and record-breaking sales at Sotheby’s, Taylor’s work continues to affirm his place as a defining figure in contemporary American art, featured in prestigious collections worldwide.

Jeff Koons presents his new edition, Flag II, 2024, created exclusively for the Democracy Matters Benefit Auction on Artspace, highlighting his ongoing commitment to supporting a just, fair, and inclusive democracy. This vibrant archival pigment print, featuring Koons’ signature mylar balloon imagery, symbolizes the shared values of all Americans beyond political divides. The auction, running from September 24 to October 1, features works by leading contemporary artists like Ed Ruscha, Barbara Kruger, and Jenny Holzer, with proceeds benefiting Democracy Matters and its allied progressive organizations. Art lovers can now browse and bid on exclusive pieces supporting the vital cause of strengthening democracy—without any buyer’s premium.

Leading contemporary artists including Jeff Koons, Ed Ruscha, Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, Cindy Sherman, and many others are coming together to support democracy through the Democracy Matters Benefit Auction, running both online and in person from September 24 to October 1. This vibrant auction features exclusive new works and limited edition prints created to raise funds for progressive organizations like American Bridge and Media Matters, with no buyer’s premium. Co-chaired by collector Agnes Gund and activist Cecile Richards, the event highlights the powerful intersection of art and social justice, showcasing pieces that provoke thought on identity, politics, and society. From Ruscha’s poignant new drawing to Tomaselli’s surreal New York Times collages and Sherman’s timeless self-portraits, the diverse collection invites bidders to engage with art that not only inspires but drives change. Join this unique celebration of creativity and activism, where every bid helps fortify democratic values and supports vital grassroots efforts.

Anna Park, a South Korean-born artist now based in Brooklyn, has captivated the art world with her intricate charcoal and ink drawings that explore identity, femininity, and the fractured nature of attention in our digital age. Drawing inspiration from a mix of Pop art, comics, and graphic design, Park’s work deftly weaves text and image to challenge how we perceive ourselves and others in a social media-saturated culture. Her debut lithograph, *Look, look., 2024*, born from her first major institutional show in Australia, captures the frenetic distraction of modern life—faces crowding the page, urging viewers to pay attention even as they look away. With prominent collectors like KAWS and Billie Eilish, Park’s raw, expressive style resonates deeply, blending dreamlike figuration with frenetic energy while embracing the immediacy and messiness of charcoal. Balancing vulnerability and sharp cultural critique, her art invites us to confront how we navigate presence, identity, and connection in an always-on world.

From November 2022 to January 2024, Henry Taylor’s major American retrospective, *Henry Taylor: B Side*, showcased the artist’s vibrant, improvisational approach to painting, capturing complex narratives beyond portraiture. The exhibition, which traveled from the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles to the Whitney Museum in New York, drew acclaim for its powerful depictions of Black history and contemporary life, blending social commentary with intimate portrayals of friends, acquaintances, and historical figures. Taylor’s work, rooted in his experiences growing up in California and his early days painting on found materials, shines with raw emotion and insight, highlighting stories often overlooked. His art resonates as both a reflection and critique of social dynamics in America, earning comparisons to greats like Kerry James Marshall and Henri Matisse, while emerging as vital contributions to 21st-century American art.

Arlene Shechet, a septuagenarian sculptor celebrated for her dynamic, gravity-defying forms, describes her creative process as a deeply intuitive experience, eschewing planning to let each work emerge with its own energy and life. Known for sculptures that seem to move and change with the viewer’s perspective, Shechet’s latest exhibition, Girl Group at Storm King Art Center, showcases a stunning fusion of large-scale steel and aluminum outdoor sculptures alongside intimate ceramics. From this show emerges her first limited edition bronze sculpture, New Dawn, a smaller, tactile piece distilled from the larger work "Dawn," embodying the same complex planes and textures with a warm, reactive brass patina. Shechet emphasizes the importance of space and placement, recounting the meticulous two-year process of situating these works within the landscape to create a dialogue between art, nature, and the viewer. With each edition being handmade and uniquely evolving over time, New Dawn invites personal interaction and reflection—a compact yet powerful extension of Shechet’s ongoing exploration of movement, materiality, and the profound connection between art and human experience.

Artspace celebrates the transformative power of public art through its collaboration with renowned artists commissioned to create installations for JFK Airport’s new Terminal 6, set to open in 2026. Highlighting the impact of art in everyday spaces, the project features 18 artists, including Rashid Johnson, Uman, and Felipe Baeza, whose works will be seamlessly integrated into the terminal’s architecture—covering walls, floors, and ceilings. Led by the Public Art Fund, this vibrant collection captures the diverse spirit of New York with sculptures, suspended pieces, mosaics, and more, promising to enrich the travel experience while making art an essential part of the urban landscape.

TF Chan, author of our new book Louis Poulsen: First House of Light, is among guests at the design event

Arlene Shechet, a celebrated American sculptor with dual studios in upstate New York, seamlessly blends diverse materials—from clay and wood to metal—in her vibrant, boundary-pushing works. Revered for her lively ceramics as well as ambitious outdoor commissions at Storm King Art Center, Shechet’s practice is deeply influenced by her Buddhist philosophy and a commitment to creative aliveness. Having evolved from figurative plaster sculptures to boldly abstract forms, she resists easy categorization, embracing artistic risk and trust in the creative process. With pieces held in prestigious museums worldwide and a career marked by innovation and resilience, Shechet continues to inspire with her fearless exploration of materials and form.

Jonathan Becker is one of the great visual storytellers of our time, our new book Lost Time collects photographs from across his career, charting his journeys in New York, Paris, and London from the 1970s to the 2010s

Yurman's most famous piece was the result of a simple question: Would Sybil like it?

The 2024 awards see our food book stars recognised and rewarded

Our new book, Alexander Girard: Let The Sun In, focuses on the designer's work with George Nelson, Charles & Ray Eames and other mid-century modernists

Artists Genesis Tramaine and Nicole Wittenberg, collectors Carol Saper and Georgina Brandolini d’Adda, and writer Bob Colacello are among guests at the New York event.

Mario Sorrenti, Marc Jacobs, Martin Parr, Peter Marino and a host of special guests celebrate Phaidon books at special events

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys showcases 100 powerful works by nearly 40 multigenerational Black American, African, and African diasporic artists, reflecting the Deans’ philosophy of collecting "by the artist, for the artist, with the people." Curated by the Brooklyn Museum, this major exhibition and accompanying book highlight influential voices such as Nick Cave, Ebony G. Patterson, Derrick Adams, Kehinde Wiley, and Mickalene Thomas, who use their art to challenge societal norms, celebrate Black identity, and inspire change. Through vivid portraits, multimedia installations, and provocative performances, these artists engage viewers with themes of culture, history, joy, and resistance, inviting us to see the world through their unique perspectives and to envision a more inclusive future.

We pay homage to the groundbreaking artist who has died aged 88.

With a show at The Broad, countless awards, and glowing press profiles, it's all snapping into focus for one of our favourite artists.

Ana Benaroya’s art boldly reimagines femininity through powerful, muscular female figures that challenge traditional norms and vividly express the intensity of lesbian desire. Drawing inspiration from childhood comics, queer icon Tom of Finland, and a love of music that infuses emotion into her work, Benaroya’s vibrant paintings and prints blend humor, seriousness, and raw desire. Her new Artspace edition, The Nun’s Litany, 2024, channels themes of power, identity, and longing, reflecting both personal and broader queer narratives. Embracing screen printing as a vital part of her practice, she masterfully uses color and form to create striking images that scream with emotional intensity, while supporting causes like Visual AIDS, demonstrating art’s profound ability to connect, heal, and empower.

The latest volume in the series covers Warhol's paintings and sculptures from mid-1977 to 1980

Phaidon is set to release the sixth volume of the acclaimed Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné this July, a comprehensive 804-page, two-book set documenting 741 paintings and sculptures from the latter half of the 1970s. This lavishly illustrated edition captures a prolific and innovative period in Warhol’s career, featuring the complete Shadows series—273 enigmatic paintings reproduced together for the first time—and offers deep insight into his evolving artistic techniques, including the use of diamond dust and ultraviolet-fluorescent silkscreen inks. The volume also explores Warhol’s retrospective and reversal series revisiting his iconic images, his portraits of notable figures from Studio 54, and unique projects such as the hand-painted BMW Art Car. Supported by extensive archival research, interviews, and photographs, this definitive catalogue continues to illuminate Warhol’s studio practices and creative process, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, collectors, and fans alike.

Volume 6 of The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné documents the enormously inventive period of Warhol’s career from mid-1977-1980, including his two series of Heart paintings

Somalia-born, Kenya-raised artist Uman brings her vibrant, kaleidoscopic vision to life with an intuitive blend of acrylic, oil, and pastel, reflecting the colorful traditions of her East African heritage and her deep connection to nature and memory. Now based in rural upstate New York, Uman’s latest work, *Valentine, 2024*, is a stunning limited edition silkscreen print celebrating life, emotion, and intuitive creativity. Each of the 35 hand-embellished prints—featuring 26 colors and gold leaf—carries her distinctive touch and personal story, inspired by her fifteenth-year cat, Valentine, and the bursts of color found in the natural world around her studio. This edition, debuting at the Independent Art Fair in New York, exemplifies Uman’s joyful exploration of abstraction and figuration, where hidden figures and intense emotion weave together to tell stories of identity, heritage, and resilience.

Our new Catalogue Raisonné traces the enormously inventive period of Warhol’s career from mid-1977 to 1980 - Andy's Art Car is just one of the many works discussed

Museums, art galleries, cemeteries, churches, bridges, skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, opera houses, and even a theatre boat that looks a bit like a UFO - imagine how different our world might have looked

Anthony Cudahy’s evocative drawings and paintings capture intimate moments of human connection infused with a sense of both vulnerability and collective isolation. Drawing inspiration from family photos, LGBTQ+ archives, and art history spanning from the Middle Ages to contemporary culture, Cudahy’s work often revisits persistent images through multiple iterations, each subtly unique. His latest edition, *Sleeper with Signs* (2024), features a tender, dreamlike scene inspired by a film still of activist Douglas Crimp at rest, with each of the 30 editions hand-embellished by Cudahy to create one-of-a-kind variations. With a masterful use of color and texture, his compositions evoke warmth and introspection, exploring themes of protection, longing, and intimacy. Cudahy’s practice balances narrative and ambiguity, weaving together personal stories and historical influences in a continually evolving dialogue that cements his rising prominence in contemporary art.

Brooklyn-based artist Anthony Cudahy creates paintings that capture quiet, intimate moments charged with emotional depth and existential reflection. Drawing from a rich archive of personal photos, historical artworks, and contemporary ephemera, his work blends vivid color narratives with a meditative stillness, evoking memory and the complex inner lives of his subjects. Influenced by medieval and Renaissance imagery as well as queer archives, Cudahy’s figurative paintings resonate with a unique balance of specificity and openness, exploring themes of identity, history, and the omnipresent shadow of mortality. His evolving style, enriched by formal training and a decade as a graphic designer, challenges the boundaries between high and low culture, resulting in art that feels both timeless and urgently of the moment.

Italian designer and architect Gaetano Pesce, a trailblazer of the Radical Design movement known for blurring the lines between art and design, has passed away at 84. Over six decades, Pesce revolutionized art, design, and architecture with his exuberant, colorful, and often playful creations that defied the rigid conventions of modernism. Embracing unconventional materials like polyurethane resin, he championed diversity and creativity over uniformity and sameness, believing true freedom began from within. Pesce’s iconic works, including the avant-garde UP 5 Donna chair and the Sunset in New York sofa, showcase his bold vision and commitment to innovation. His influence resonates with contemporary artists and institutions worldwide, highlighting his enduring legacy as a creative force who infused joy, political commentary, and humanity into design.

Pilar Corrias, founder of a pioneering London gallery, shares how her international upbringing—from Tokyo to Lisbon to Angola—shaped her deep connection to art and freedom of expression. Growing up amid political upheaval and diverse cultures, art became a refuge and a language of identity, fostering her feminist perspective early on. Reflecting on the influential works surrounding her childhood, including a powerful Diego Rivera portrait of her family, she reveals how these pieces continue to resonate. Corrias also opens up about her unique collecting philosophy, emphasizing close relationships with the artists she represents, such as Tala Madani and Christina Quarles, whose provocative and thoughtful works reflect contemporary issues and her own life journey. For her, art is not only a business but a deeply personal, evolving dialogue with creativity, history, and the future.

Magnus Resch, author of *How To Collect Art*, revolutionizes the art-buying experience by blending rigorous data analysis with real-world insights to demystify the often intimidating art market. His book breaks down gallery hierarchies and investment strategies while emphasizing responsible buying—supporting artists and their communities rather than chasing quick profits. Resch’s approach encourages both newcomers and seasoned collectors to trust their passion for art, offering practical advice on everything from auction houses to print editions. Drawing from interviews with top art world figures and backed by six years of academic research, *How To Collect Art* is a must-read guide that inspires confidence, transparency, and genuine connection in art collecting.

Art market expert Magnus Resch shares his passion for inspiring first-time art buyers through editions by prominent contemporary artists, highlighting how collecting art supports not just creators but entire communities. Drawing on his deep connections from Germany’s Kunstakademie Düsseldorf to global art institutions, Resch spotlights five exceptional editions, from Florian Krewer’s evocative prints benefiting social causes to Jameson Green’s powerful biblical reinterpretations and Marilyn Minter’s striking collaborations celebrating feminine beauty. He also honors Cecily Brown’s captivating market success and Mickalene Thomas’s groundbreaking explorations of Black female identity, as well as Rashid Johnson’s iconic portrayals of anxiety that resonate widely today. Each edition embodies a unique blend of artistic innovation, cultural dialogue, and personal meaning, offering readers a chance to engage with art that transforms spaces and sparks ongoing conversation.

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Charline von Heyl’s latest editions with Universal Limited Art Editions showcase her fearless fusion of abstract forms, loose gestures, and geometric shapes, pushing beyond traditional painting into a dynamic layering of visual events. Inspired by literary and poetic worlds, such as Gertrude Stein’s Villa Curonia and Russell Edson’s “Metals Metals,” von Heyl’s work invites viewers into a realm where intuition and intentionality merge, creating compositions that surprise and challenge both creator and audience. Embracing experimentation and risk, she blends figuration and abstraction without formulas, crafting images that shift and unravel, encouraging personal interpretation and emotional connection. Through her bold, architectural approach to painting, von Heyl calls for art to be a shared, private experience—one that sparks thought and feeling beyond conventional definitions.

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Guadalupe Maravilla’s art profoundly intertwines his experiences as an undocumented Salvadoran migrant and cancer survivor, using his monumental vibrational healing instrument, Mariposa Relámpago, as both a powerful symbol and tool for transformation. His work transcends traditional art forms, blending performance, healing rituals, activism, and sculpture to address trauma and inspire resilience within underserved communities. Recently showcased at MoMA alongside a coat drive for migrants, Maravilla’s new bronze edition, Mini Relámpagos, captures the symbolism of migration and healing through its lightning-bolt serpent and butterfly designs. Committed to creating spaces for communal healing, including visions of temples where art and wellness merge, Maravilla’s practice fosters social impact and cultural empowerment, embodying a unique blend of artistry and activism rooted in his personal journey and broader human struggles.

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Somali-born artist Uman, known for her vibrant, emotionally charged paintings, embraces her unique vision unapologetically, creating work that intertwines abstraction, figuration, and meditative patterns to explore both the physical and spiritual. Having endured displacement from Somalia to Kenya and then Denmark, and now based in New York, Uman channels her personal journey—including her experience as a trans woman—into deeply biographical canvases that often serve as self-portraits. Her meticulous layering of acrylics and oils produces a distinct washy effect, while her bold use of color draws inspiration from her heritage and favorite artists. Despite limited formal training and complex familial relationships, Uman remains fiercely dedicated to her craft, transforming her studio into a vibrant laboratory of creativity and emotion, continually pushing boundaries and defying categorization.

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German artist Daniel Richter captivates with paintings that transcend language and reason, offering viewers an expansive, often ineffable truth. Rising from Hamburg’s punk scene in the 1980s, Richter’s early work fused underground music culture with bold, abstract elements inspired by Dadaism and iconoclasts like George Grosz. Over time, his canvases evolved to portray fragmented, vivid bodies set against stark monochromes, drawing comparisons to Francis Bacon and Symbolist masters. Influenced by mentors such as Martin Kippenberger and Albert Oehlen, Richter embraces a dynamic tension within his compositions, where figures clash and converge in a restless, layered surface. His artistic process is one of brooding, listening, and transformation, turning mistakes into new opportunities. His acclaimed career includes retrospectives and exhibitions at major institutions worldwide, reflecting his status as a vital voice in contemporary painting.

Anna Perach’s groundbreaking solo show, Holes, at Gasworks brings to life a compelling exploration of female identity through a blend of sculpture, performance, and tactile fabric art. Drawing on rich historical references—from Renaissance witch trials and 17th-century anatomical Venus figures to 19th-century neurology—Perach confronts the boundaries of the body and societal norms by transforming female archetypes into surreal, layered hybrids. Her work delves into liminal spaces, examining how the female form has been simultaneously mystified, controlled, and demonized across cultures and time, all while inviting viewers to experience these themes not just intellectually but viscerally. Combining her background in psychotherapy with influences from Slavic mythology and avant-garde traditions, Perach creates a multifaceted, immersive experience that challenges perceptions of femininity, power, and transformation.

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Almost a third of Americans and a quarter of Brits have a tattoo - our new book celebrates the artists who turned a subculture into popular culture

Magnus Resch has sought the advice of collectors, gallery owners, critics, and curators for his new book How to Collect Art

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Our new book traces the cultural movement from its humble underground origins through to its influence on the worlds of art, fashion, film, media, and more

The acclaimed artist says his new print edition is “a threshold of sorts, where ambiguity is encouraged.”

Cerith Wyn Evans is a visionary Welsh artist whose work blurs the boundaries between fine art and life, inviting viewers to step through enigmatic “thresholds” into spaces of ambiguity and imagination. Drawing inspiration from symbolist poetry and avant-garde literature, Evans creates multi-dimensional sculptures, installations, and limited editions that offer unique, personal experiences for each observer. Rooted in the vibrant, queer-inflected London club scene of the 1980s, his practice blends sound, performance, and visual art to evoke unexpected encounters and deeper emotional connections. His latest limited edition, Untitled, 2023, exemplifies this ethos, presenting an image that “turns its back” to the viewer, prompting reflection on what lies beyond perception. Through a career spanning nearly five decades, Evans remains a provocateur who resists easy explanation, championing ambiguity and the freedom of thought in art.

For over forty years, Nick Waplington has masterfully used photography to reveal the raw, unvarnished realities of working-class life and vibrant urban cultures, from the coal-mining broxtowe estate in Nottingham to the pulsating 90s New York club scene. Rising to acclaim with his intimate Living Room series, Waplington immersed himself in the lives he documented, forging genuine connections that lend his work an unparalleled emotional depth. His approach—patient, instinctive, and deeply embedded—allowed moments of everyday life to unfold naturally before his lens. Drawing from a childhood shaped by silence and vigilance, Waplington evolved a unique observational style that has informed his diverse projects, including a landmark Alexander McQueen exhibition at Tate Britain. Now, for the first time, a limited edition print from his seminal 1989 Living Room series is available, accompanied by a comprehensive survey of his prolific career, offering a rare glance into the human stories behind his evocative imagery.

Untitled (Superman and Rabbit), 1989 (2023) was part of the esteemed photographer's highly acclaimed Living Room project

The legendary Magnum photographer has died in New York, aged 95

'The subject for this etching came from a feeling that I had on the walk to the studio - a kind of awareness of the outside and inside.'

Choosing the perfect artful gift is about sparking meaningful conversations and connecting with the recipient’s unique tastes. Whether it’s a treasured piece by iconic artists like Andy Warhol, vibrant and joyful creations from rising stars such as María Berrío, or captivating, color-rich works by Rodrigo Chapa, each gift carries a story and emotion that resonates. From Woody De Othello’s thought-provoking sculptures that transform everyday objects into metaphors for life, to Yinka Ilori’s bold and playful tableware that brightens any gathering, these curated selections celebrate individuality and creativity. Art becomes a powerful gift that inspires joy, reflection, and connection, making every present not just a thing, but an experience worth sharing.

Dana Schutz creates immersive worlds through her paintings and sculptures, where abstracted, often humanoid figures navigate surreal, tense landscapes that reveal life’s ambiguities. Based in Brooklyn and celebrated internationally, Schutz’s work is marked by its dynamic structure, expressive faces, and vibrant, gestural brushwork that organically evolves as she paints. Her latest edition, *Line Painter* (2023), captures a moment of quiet tension and movement—a two-headed figure marking a line on the street, embodying both contradiction and presence. With major exhibitions at prestigious museums and collections including the Whitney and MoMA, Schutz continues to redefine contemporary oil painting, blending narrative and abstraction to stunning effect.

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Rashid Johnson’s iconic Anxious Men series, first unveiled in 2015, continues to resonate deeply as a powerful illustration of collective anxiety and vulnerability. These uniquely hand-crafted drawings and paintings serve as timeless mirrors reflecting evolving societal tensions, capturing "the decisive moment" of emotional expression. Now released as a limited edition Soft Ground Etching—the first and possibly only print of the series—this intimate grouping of four heads offers a fresh, nuanced narrative within Johnson’s broader artistic journey. Known for their ability to foster self-reflection and connection, the Anxious Men invite viewers to see themselves in the tenderness and fragility of these figures, challenging perceptions and emphasizing the personal over the performative. As Johnson reflects, this edition marks a poignant chapter in the enduring legacy of a work that has symbolized both individual and collective emotional landscapes across diverse spaces and moments in time.

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A tour of the Tate archive at the age of 12 proved revelatory for the Welsh contemporary artist who went on to forge a life of conceptual art brilliance

The triumphs and troubles of Latin LGBTQIA+ artists are among the many insights in our latest groundbreaking art survey

Kansas artist Katherine Bello approaches painting as a deeply emotional and intuitive journey, blending spontaneity with careful consideration to evoke moments, places, and feelings through abstract forms and vibrant color. With a rich background spanning chemical engineering and fine art, Bello draws inspiration from memory, poetry, science, history, and personal nostalgia, creating works that serve as visual poetry and invite reflection from viewers. Her latest collection reflects the complexities of recent years, balancing light and darkness while embracing both chaos and calm. Known for her experimental layering and collage elements, Bello's paintings resonate powerfully with audiences, often sparking intimate emotional responses and personal stories, underscoring her belief that art is a shared experience between artist and viewer.

Rebecca Manson’s latest work, *A Fluke* (2023), marks her first foray into bronze sculpture, presenting a captivating edition of three cast bronze leaves that invite collectors to assemble them in a personally meaningful way. Known for her large-scale ceramics inspired by natural forms and the tension between control and chance, Manson distills these themes into this intimate, interactive piece that celebrates the fleeting beauty of nature’s spontaneous moments. The sculpture’s playful yet meticulous design reflects her desire to capture the spirit rather than a literal copy of nature, encouraging each owner to engage with the work uniquely. Accompanied by a hand-illustrated guide and housed in a custom box, *A Fluke* also supports charitable causes through its sale, blending artistry with purpose in a distinctive new expression of Manson’s vision.

Tracey Emin, Harland Miller, Martin Parr, Gavin Turk, John Pawson, and David Dawson were among the guests

Our new art survey includes many works and artists grappling with the region’s varied politics

Thom Browne hosted a VIP dinner in London last week, attended by Janet Jackson and Nick Knight – but before that there was a very special book talk at the V&A

The 10 unique prints feature glitter, thread, and acrylic on canvas

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Our new book traces the racial mix and more through artists’ eyes in this vibrant, culturally diverse continent

The author of our Émigrés book talks about Phaidon's formation in Vienna, the challenges it faced, and how it became the biggest arts publisher in the world

Michael Raedecker, an Amsterdam-born, London-based artist, uniquely blends painting with embroidery to challenge traditional fine art techniques, creating works rich in depth and texture. His new limited edition series, *day at night* (2023), showcases ten distinct embroidered prints on canvas, each enhanced with thread, paint, and glitter to create singular, tactile artworks reflecting his innovative process. Fascinated by the motif of swimming pools, Raedecker explores themes of fantasy and reality, drawing inspiration from cultural references and personal memory to evoke the tension between idyllic leisure and underlying unease. Combining ‘high’ art with ‘low’ craft, his pieces invite viewers to rethink the boundaries of painting while embodying the enigmatic ‘presence of absence,’ igniting imagination beyond the visible. Through meticulous layering and a thoughtful fusion of traditional and contemporary techniques, Raedecker continues to redefine the narrative of modern painting.

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Michael Raedecker’s art uniquely blends the dreamlike with the everyday, drawing inspiration from mundane moments and transforming them into visually compelling narratives. His iconic paintings of suburban swimming pools evoke a surreal mix of leisure and unease, reflecting a world both idyllic and subtly foreboding, much like the atmosphere in the 1968 film *The Swimmer*. Raedecker’s distinctive technique marries traditional painting with embroidery, using thread as a disruptive and intimate element that challenges art conventions and introduces a tactile, domestic dimension to his work. From a background in fashion design to becoming a celebrated contemporary artist, Raedecker’s inventive approach explores painting’s history while carving a new path through craft, memory, and the construction of visual stories. His work is featured in major international collections and will be showcased in a solo retrospective at the Kunstmuseum in The Hague in Spring 2024.

Rebecca Manson’s work breathes new life into leaves, transforming what she calls ‘nature’s trash’ into dynamic sculptures that pulse with energy and emotion. Inspired by childhood memories and a deep connection to nature, Manson’s pieces blend meticulous craftsmanship with elements of chance, as she pushes materials beyond their limits in the kiln to reveal unexpected forms. Her immersive installations, like the sweeping 2021 work *Gutter*, capture the whirlwind motion of leaves tumbling in a breeze, serving as powerful metaphors for emotional release and resilience. Drawing on diverse artistic influences and a lifelong curiosity about materials, Manson’s evolving practice challenges conventions, inviting viewers into a collaborative dialogue between artist and medium. Most recently, her residency in the Norwegian arctic reignited her focus on observation and connection to the natural world, fueling the intense, layered works she continues to create for major exhibitions worldwide.

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Phaidon is proud to present a new limited-edition photographic print by Steven Meisel to celebrate the release of the book Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel

Photographer Steven Meisel and supermodel Linda Evangelista share one of fashion’s most iconic and enduring creative partnerships, spanning from 1987 to 2011 during a golden era of high-glamour editorial photography. Their collaboration, marked by deep mutual understanding and artistic synergy, produced images that continue to define fashion history. Now, a rare limited-edition archival print from their celebrated 1990 Paris shoot is available, exclusively released in a luxurious boxed set with signed certificates and a commemorative book. Known for his emotional sensitivity and selectiveness with exhibitions, Meisel’s work captures Evangelista not just as a model, but as a transformative muse who embodied the storytelling and character-driven essence of fashion photography at its most expressive.

Linda Evangelista, Rashid Johnson, Grace Coddington, Thom Browne and Madison Cox were among the guests

Artspace’s acclaimed edition program is currently on display at Christie’s Rockefeller Center in New York, featuring works from leading contemporary artists such as Rashid Johnson, Dana Schutz, Cecily Brown, Loie Hollowell, Harland Miller, and Woody De Othello. This special exhibition, "100 Years of Creativity: A Century of Bookmaking at Phaidon," celebrates the centenary of the prestigious publishing house Phaidon, showcasing over 150 influential art books alongside Artspace’s collaborative editions with both established and emerging artists. The show highlights the creative process behind these editions, with artists sharing personal insights into their work, ranging from nostalgic studio memories to explorations of color and form. Complementing this vibrant presentation, the exhibition honors Phaidon's legacy in transforming art publishing, featuring landmark titles like E.H. Gombrich’s *The Story of Art* and spotlighting Phaidon’s ongoing impact on the contemporary art world.

25 years of breath taking imagery are celebrated in Visual Thinking & Image Making, the new book by the creative visionary

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Florian Krewer’s journey from a disengaged student to a celebrated contemporary artist is marked by his raw, emotive approach to painting. Inspired by personal experiences and the vibrant, diverse life of New York City, Krewer’s work captures moments charged with tension, vulnerability, and sensuality, blending human and animal forms to explore the complexity of connection and isolation. His bold use of color and fluid brushstrokes challenge conventional boundaries, revealing the constant flux of emotion and space in urban life. Praised internationally and featured in prestigious collections, Krewer continues to evolve his practice with a fearless embrace of reinvention, while supporting social causes like the Sylvia Rivera Law Project through his art editions, embodying a deep commitment to both creative expression and social justice.

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Jenny Holzer is a pioneering American conceptual artist whose razor-sharp text-based works have resonated powerfully for over four decades. Rising to prominence in the late 1970s with her iconic Truisms—pithy one-liners pasted across New York City—Holzer challenged viewers to confront complex ideas about power, politics, and human experience. Her art transcends traditional forms, appearing on diverse surfaces from LED signs to granite benches designed to outlast apocalypse, reflecting a striking blend of immediacy and permanence. Throughout her career, Holzer has responded to social crises, from the AIDS epidemic to war, with works that combine intellectual rigor and emotional depth. Even as she shifted from authoring her own texts to curating voices of others, her pieces continue to provoke thought, disruption, and dialogue, proving that concise truths, like those in her enduringly relevant aphorisms, remain as potent as ever.

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Kenny Scharf, a pioneering figure of the 1980s street art movement alongside legends like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, has built a vibrant career merging high and low culture through his playful, surrealist, and imaginative work. Emerging from New York's underground art scene at Club 57, Scharf’s art celebrates excess and movement, drawing inspiration from popular culture, cartoons, and science fiction. His latest project, "Los Niños Y Las Niñas" (2023), is a limited edition archival pigment print born from a mural created at the New York Academy of Art, embodying his signature exuberant style and continuing his mission to connect fine art with accessible, energetic expression.

Mandy El-Sayegh’s dynamic collages blend newsprint, advertisements, maps, and personal elements like her father’s calligraphy with hand-painted and unconventional materials such as latex, creating layered works that explore how meaning shifts when fragments are recontextualized. Rooted in a philosophy of “suturing” and “skins,” her art evokes corporeality, weaving together societal commentary, art history, and the ephemeral nature of identity. Highlighted in the influential *Vitamin C+ Collage in Contemporary Art*, El-Sayegh’s practice spans painting, installations, and performance, emphasizing the reparative and improvisational essence of collage. Her pieces invite viewers into intricate dialogues between fragments and wholes, challenging traditional perceptions of collage as merely ephemeral. With a prolific exhibition history and recent acquisitions by the Tate, El-Sayegh continues to push collage into new realms, envisioning complex assemblages that transcend the picture plane, as seen in her upcoming shows in London.

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The absence of human presence in this Dutch artist’s woven paintings invite us to contemplate architecture as a mental or emotional space

Artists have long found inspiration in their beloved dachshunds, from Andy Warhol’s Archie and Amos to Picasso’s muse Lump, but it is David Hockney who truly captured the intimate bond between artist and dog through his vibrant portrayals of Stanley and Boodgie. Living together in California, these two charming companions became the heart of Hockney’s work in the late Eighties and Nineties, their personalities vividly brought to life in a celebrated series of drawings, paintings, and prints. Hockney’s creation was more than just pet portraiture—it was a profound expression of love and personal connection, especially poignant following the loss of close friends. His “dog wall” exhibitions offered a warm, tender glimpse into his world, celebrating the simple joys and quiet companionship his dogs brought to his life. Today, Stanley and Boodgie’s playful spirits endure through Hockney’s art, a lasting tribute to the profound friendship between artist and muse.

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Seattle-born, New York-based artist Ford Crull delves into the unconscious power of symbols in his vibrant, densely painted works, where familiar icons like hearts and crosses collide with abstract forms to evoke deep cultural and personal meanings. Influenced by 19th-century Symbolists and 20th-century modernists such as Paul Klee and Arshile Gorky, Crull sees painting as a journey guided by intuition—believing that “the brush knows more than the mind.” His art explores how symbols subtly shape our identity and perceptions, creating layered, multi-interpretative experiences that resonate differently with each viewer. With a career marked by continual evolution and solo shows worldwide, Crull embraces the mystery and drama of symbols, inviting audiences to uncover the hidden narratives behind the images that permeate our daily lives.

Pam Glick, a Buffalo-based artist with a storied career that includes exhibiting alongside luminaries like Basquiat and Wool, explores the fluidity of color and abstraction in her latest work. Her vibrant compositions challenge the boundaries of perception, blending rhythmic gestures with a dynamic use of acrylics, oils, and enamel to create a universal language of emotion and time. Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of Niagara Falls, Glick infuses her pieces with themes of change and resilience, while her disciplined studio routine and love for deadlines fuel her creative process. Collaborating with Derriere L’Etoile Studios, she has produced a stunning new series of prints that showcase her intuitive and thoughtful color interactions, inviting viewers to discover the depth behind her playful yet purposeful abstractions.

Noelle Sharp masterfully balances life as a fine artist and entrepreneur, beginning her days in peaceful early mornings filled with studio work or nature hikes. Drawing from her diverse upbringing across the United States and Iceland, and grounded in her BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Sharp has developed a unique artistic voice centered on weaving, textiles, and natural materials. Her business, Aporta, blends handmade goods from global artists with her own creations, reflecting her passion for intricate textures and rhythmic, nature-inspired designs. Embracing both the joy and challenges of turning art into a livelihood, she explores themes of societal roles, emotions, and the breaking of cultural norms. Recently inspired by an Arctic residency, her work continues to evolve, integrating natural elements with digital weaving techniques, offering a fresh, meditative approach that invites viewers into a world where art, nature, and tradition beautifully intersect.

For over fifty years, Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce has embraced radicalism and creative freedom, constantly reinventing himself and defying artistic conventions. His latest work, *Self Portrait (The Complete Incoherence)*, is a striking edition of 50 unique resin sculptures that capture his signature experimental spirit and challenge the notion of coherence as a limitation. Pesce discusses how his creativity is fueled by an evolving mindset that resists repetition and embraces change, viewing design as both functional and deeply expressive—a way to reflect and provoke thought about contemporary realities. Celebrated internationally and honored with prestigious awards, Pesce sees design’s role as much more than utility; it has the power to inspire social reflection and change, urging society to think critically rather than succumb to passivity.

Charlotte Hopkins Hall’s art boldly confronts the complexities of contemporary society, exploring themes of free will, social media’s influence, and political polarization through her meticulously crafted figurative paintings. Known for her striking imagery of repeated motifs—often the backs of figures in black-and-white striped shirts—her work creates hypnotic visual narratives that challenge collective conformity and highlight societal absurdities. With a deep commitment to justice and human rights, Hopkins Hall channels her fascination with psychology and existentialism into pieces that range from tongue-in-cheek to profoundly serious, all grounded in conceptual rigor and precise technique. Drawing inspiration from political and sociological discourse, her latest series, "Barriers and Quagmires," reflects on the world’s growing divisions and mental turmoil, inviting viewers to consider individuality amid the chaos of today’s social landscape.

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Since 2014, Charles-Antoine Bodson, CEO of THE SKATEROOM, has transformed skateboards into powerful canvases that fund social projects empowering disadvantaged youth worldwide. From building skateparks in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa to supporting education and resource programs, Bodson’s passion for art and skateboarding has driven collaborations with over 50 artists, including Ai Weiwei and Paul McCarthy, resulting in 350 unique editions. Emphasizing sustainability and meaningful partnerships, THE SKATEROOM recently launched a limited Andy Warhol self-portrait collection to support the Harold Hunter Foundation, uplifting at-risk youth in New York. Bodson’s journey from a childhood collector to a visionary changemaker reveals how art and skateboarding can create opportunities, dignity, and hope for thousands of children globally.

Nicoletta Fiorucci, the Italian-born arts patron, curates a uniquely personal collection that spans from Renaissance masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works, reflecting her journey from traditional tastes to embracing bold innovation. Rejecting the notion of being a museum, she treats her collection as an intimate expression of self, housed across her homes in London, Monaco, and beyond, where art lives in domestic and unconventional spaces fostering creativity and collaboration. With a foundation that supports innovative projects—such as living environments for endangered pollinators and avant-garde scent research—Fiorucci champions artists who push boundaries. Her love for art grew from childhood exposures to Italian ecclesiastical art and evolved through encounters with contemporary creators, highlighting the importance of ‘spending yourself’ in art collecting. Fiorucci’s approach emphasizes meditation, risk-taking, and grounding, intertwining aesthetics, personal narrative, and community in a living collection that celebrates artistic freedom and the ever-changing dialogue between past and present.

Melbourne-based artist Despa Hondros captivates viewers with her exquisitely detailed pencil drawings, where tens of thousands of tiny circles come together to evoke natural forms like the sea, rainfall, or landscapes. Her work invites a meditative experience, drawing people in closer to appreciate the intricate repetition and subtle variations that reveal the quiet beauty beneath the surface. Hondros’s process is one of intense focus and precision, blending control with spontaneity, and reflecting her deep passion for drawing despite an unconventional path to becoming an artist. Through her minimalist yet profoundly complex pieces, she offers a unique visual journey that calms and mesmerizes, encouraging reflection on the infinite complexity found in nature’s simplicity.

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Woody De Othello’s vibrant new edition, *our glass* (2023), brilliantly captures the warmth and energy of domestic life through his signature anthropomorphized everyday objects and bold use of color. Inspired by the rhythms of community and caregiving, the work features a joyful gathering scene infused with lush plant life as a metaphor for growth and renewal. This edition, created in collaboration with Artspace and the nonprofit RxART, includes fluorescent prints alongside handmade ceramic sculptures, marking Othello’s first fusion of painting and sculpture in this way. Rooted in Afro-futurism and ancestral healing, Othello’s art radiates optimism and humor while inviting viewers to share in moments of connection and light. With a playful nod to the title *our glass* as a pun on “hourglass,” the piece embodies a hopeful spirit of togetherness and renewal, perfectly aligning with RxART’s mission to transform children’s hospitals into healing environments through art.

Tracing the golden line of Phaidon art books from 1923 to 2023

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Salon 94 Design celebrated the New York launch of Monacelli’s new book, *Gaetano Pesce The Complete Incoherence*, honoring the wildly inventive and provocative Italian architect, designer, and artist Gaetano Pesce. Known for defying conventional design norms and blending art and functionality with a fearless, playful spirit, Pesce’s work spans over six decades and bridges key art and design movements without conforming to any. Curated by Glenn Adamson, a renowned design critic and longtime collaborator, the book offers an in-depth look at Pesce’s career, revealing his commitment to creating visual pleasure and evoking joy. The launch event, held in the stylish Salon 94 gallery, also previewed a colorful new edition reflecting Pesce’s signature freeform style, reinforcing his legacy of whimsical, vibrant, and boundary-breaking creations housed in major museums worldwide.

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Painter Jameson Green draws deep inspiration from hip hop’s ability to blend and transform influences, applying a similar philosophy to his art by respectfully absorbing styles from great artists to create a unique visual language. His work, fueled by a lifelong passion for drawing and a decade of painting, explores themes of family, history, and music—often referencing song titles and personal narratives that weave together vulnerability, dark humor, and profound human experiences. Green’s intuitive approach to mark-making feels like riding a wave, blending melody and emotion with visual storytelling, while his reflections on lineage and identity reveal a commitment to embracing imperfection and self-acceptance. Through his engaging narratives and bold compositions, Green invites viewers into a dynamic interplay of past and present, ultimately crafting a vibrant expression that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

The Vitamin C+ featured artist works with computers and scanners to create folds in space and time

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Chilean artist Félix Lazo’s creative journey is a rich, circular exploration that weaves together music, science, and visual art. Starting as a musician and biological science student, Lazo found his true calling in painting, influenced by cubism and masters like Miró and Matisse. His work vibrates with color and rhythm, reflecting his musical roots and a deep connection to the natural landscape of Patagonia, where he lives. Lazo’s abstract paintings invite viewers into dynamic visual experiences that oscillate between sound and sight, while his experimental ventures into digital art and interactive installations bridge technology and tradition. Constantly evolving, his current focus blends handwoven canvases with oil paint, creating textured compositions that challenge perceptions and invite immersion in vibrant, pulsating worlds.

Simon Evans™—the collaborative duo of Simon Evans and Sarah Lannan—invites us into a richly layered artistic world with their new edition, *This American Dollhouse* (2023), a striking cross-section of their Brooklyn apartment rendered as part theater, part dollhouse. Through intricate text-based collages, drawings, and poetic phrases, the piece peels back the veneer of domestic order to reveal the complexities of city life, materiality, and personal history. Filled with cultural nods—from Velvet Underground references to classic American iconography—this edition melds high and middle brow culture into a deeply personal yet universal portrayal of contemporary living. With enhanced printmaking techniques and thoughtful details scattered throughout, Evans and Lannan create an immersive experience that reflects their playful, conceptual approach to art and life.

Jameson Green, a rising star in contemporary American painting, draws on a rich tapestry of influences—from ancient myths and art history to pop culture and societal issues—to create vibrant, kinetic works that resonate deeply with today’s audiences. His latest project, a three-part lithograph series titled *Cain and Abel I, II, III*, delves into the timeless biblical story through bold colors and layered symbolism, exploring themes of witnessing, history, and the passage of time. Green’s unique approach blends traditional printmaking techniques with his signature visual language, inviting viewers to engage thoughtfully with a narrative that feels both ancient and strikingly present. This compelling edition marks Green’s first printmaking commission and highlights his ongoing exploration of storytelling through art, promising a captivating dialogue that will evolve far beyond the initial viewing.

Lia Bekyan, a Brooklyn-based Armenian art director and photographer, weaves painting, music, and photography into a deeply personal exploration of self, existence, and healing. From a young age, her artistic journey has been driven by a passion for bold colors and visual storytelling, reflecting both personal and collective psychic spaces. Her work, spanning portraiture, landscapes, and still life, captures moments of spiritual awakening, liberation, and the search for belonging, often engaging with themes of identity and transformation. Bekyan remains critical yet curious about emerging technologies like AI in art, valuing the irreplaceable human touch and soul in creative expression. Embracing meditation, nature, and community, her creative process is fluid and intuitive, resulting in evocative series like “Window to Eternity” and “Star Sketches” that invite viewers to find beauty, peace, and inspiration in the mysterious journey of life.

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Brooklyn and Oakland-based artist Rashaad Newsome explores collage as a powerful, multifaceted medium deeply connected to the Black American experience, using it to build new cultural frameworks that celebrate Black contributions and resist oppression. Blending performance, sculpture, film, and technology with traditional collage, Newsome’s ‘cyborgian figures’ challenge conventional boundaries and reflect on identity, improvisation, and interconnectedness. Influenced by artists like Romare Bearden and the Dadaists, he views collage not only as art but as a form of resistance and storytelling that mirrors the recombinant nature of Black culture. Featured among 108 artists in the new Phaidon book *Vitamin C+ Collage in Contemporary Art*, Newsome envisions the future of collage extending into feature-length films—“the ultimate collage”—inviting endless conversations and cultural reinvention.

A love of both food and people has enabled this chef to create a world-beating restaurant in her Brazilian hometown

Felipe Baeza’s powerful work, originally presented as the fragmented figure in "A shadow that won't materialize," has been reimagined in a new print edition titled "Desviación," created with layered silkscreen and collage techniques. This evocative piece challenges fixed notions of identity, gender, and societal boundaries, embodying themes that resonate deeply with the mission of Visual AIDS, the nonprofit benefiting from this edition’s proceeds. Drawing on his Mexican heritage and experiences of migration, Baeza’s half-human, half-rooted figures explore resilience and transformation, portraying the body as a mutable landscape. Known for his textured, emerging forms, Baeza’s art invites viewers to engage in a fluid dialogue about identity, survival, and thriving beyond imposed limits, all while supporting vital conversations around HIV and the queer experience.

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Californian artist Christina McPhee weaves an intricate ecology of sensations through her abstract paintings, photomontages, and videos, where drawing serves as the vital thread connecting layers of fractured surfaces and vibrant colors. Inspired by a media-free childhood filled with books and nature, her work channels the inner life of abstraction to create landscapes that pulse with emotion, memory, and sensory experience. McPhee’s process blends traditional materials with digital manipulation, embodying a performative dialogue between mark-making, sound, and time. Amidst concerns about AI, she champions the unpredictable, deeply human elements of artistic creation that resist replication. From immersive studio rituals to visionary global themes, her art invites viewers into collapsing and regenerating spaces that resonate with place, community, and the wild forces of nature.

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Writer and chef Petty Pandean-Elliott’s own culinary and cultural experience run through the pages of The Indonesian Table

Issy Wood, a bold and multifaceted London-based artist, captivates the contemporary art scene with her near-photorealistic paintings that teeter between realism and surrealism, described by critics as ‘perverted realism.’ Beyond painting, Wood channels her creativity into music and writing, fiercely independent in her career choices, rejecting major labels and galleries to pursue her own path. Her work is marked by a disciplined, almost relentless studio practice, fueled by a complex relationship with inspiration, mental health, and her upbringing by medical professionals. Wood’s art explores themes of the human body, identity, and societal expectations, balancing innovation with a deep respect for her established motifs. Despite navigating the pressures of the art and music industries, she remains steadfast, embracing the marathon of her career with grit and authenticity.

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In Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook, author Nancy Singleton Hachisu traces the lineage of plant-based cookery from monasteries to the mainstream

LA-based artist Jennifer Guidi creates mesmerizing abstract paintings by blending sand with paint, drawing inspiration from California’s light, Moroccan textiles, and Tibetan mandalas. Her layered works evoke a meditative, spiritual energy that invites viewers into a calming, introspective experience. Guided by her meditation practice, Guidi explores color, texture, and form to capture vibrations of energy that resonate deeply. Her process is intuitive and immersive, often accompanied by hip-hop beats that fuel her creativity. With works acquired by major institutions like the Hammer Museum and the Guggenheim, Guidi’s art reflects a timeless connection to nature and inner psychological landscapes, offering both joy and tranquility to all who engage with it.

In her new book, patron chef Manoella ‘Manu’ Buffara reveals how moments of change (and years of preparation) feed into her singular Brazilian restaurant

Marianne Hendriks, a Netherlands-based artist with a background in architecture and design, creates botanical paintings that blend geometric abstraction with a deeply emotional connection to nature. Her work captures plants as soulful portraits, reflecting fragility and dreamlike otherworldliness through oil paintings executed in impasto technique. Inspired by masters like Georgia O’Keeffe, Hieronymus Bosh, Frida Kahlo, and Van Gogh, Hendriks’ art explores nature’s beauty, vulnerability, and resilience while engaging with themes of heritage, identity, and environmental responsibility. Her process is meticulous and layered, balancing rigorous research, historical techniques, and spontaneous creative dialogue. Through exhibitions worldwide and a commitment to sustainability, Hendriks offers viewers a reflective journey into the natural world, inviting them to see nature’s intricate rhythms and timeless stories anew.

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British photographer Roger Davies shares the story of his serendipitous start in New York and chronicles a remarkable career capturing the stunning interiors and architecture of California’s most iconic homes in his new book, *Beyond the Canyon: Inside Epic California Homes*. From Malibu to Marin County, Davies photographs the residences of artists, architects, musicians, and collectors, offering a rare glimpse into spaces where art, design, and light fuse into something extraordinary. Through his lens, he celebrates not just the grand architecture but the passion and personality seen in how owners curate their art collections, whether bold or subtle. Reflecting on his craft, Davies reveals the meticulous balance of intuition and technical skill required to showcase these environments, and shares admiration for photographers who, like him, continuously find beauty in the everyday. His insights into art, his favorite photographers, and the evocative works he surrounds himself with reveal a profound respect for creative expression in all its forms.

Latin America’s Best Female Chef's new book serves as a gastronomic travel guide to this remarkable corner of the world

In the final part of our interview with the Dutch garden designer he talks about his first commission in the UK and the gardens he's planting in Chicago and Philadelphia at this moment

Danish artist Lisa Rosenmeier masterfully challenges the idea of a single truth through her multifaceted photographic works that compress time and expand space. Influenced by French literary culture and driven by a fluid, ever-changing reality, her compositions merge multiple perspectives to invite viewers on a dynamic journey of perception. Drawing inspiration from her own complex family background and artists like Sophie Calle and Olafur Eliasson, Rosenmeier creates evocative images where light, movement, and intuition play central roles. Her work extends beyond photography into immersive installations that explore psychological and existential themes, urging audiences to experience art as a living, shifting dialogue rather than a fixed narrative.

In the second part of our interview with the Dutch garden artist he talks about working with Peter Zumthor, how climate change does and doesn’t affect his planting, and the most important part of his job (it’s not what you think it is)

Garrett Chingery is a New York-based painter whose four-decade career blends dream-like figurative imagery with explorations of the natural world and the human psyche. From his early artistic visions—like a detailed childhood drawing of Noah’s Ark—to his current focus on animals as symbols of purity amid global turmoil, Chingery’s work reflects a deeply personal journey marked by identity, spirituality, and emotional nuance. Despite the challenges of financial instability and gallery politics, he continues to create richly layered paintings that balance realism with subtle abstraction, inviting viewers to find their own meaning. With a process fueled by music and spontaneity, his art offers a fresh perspective on the world’s complex emotional and ecological landscapes, making him a compelling and under-the-radar figure in contemporary art.

In the first part of our interview with the Dutch garden design legend he describes his incredible journey from selling Christmas trees to receiving international gallery commissions, all of which bloom brightly in his new Phaidon book

Interior designer Michael Cox of foley&cox emphasizes how art transcends mere decoration to become a profound expression of personality and passion within a home. With two decades of experience in global luxury residences, Cox shares insights on transforming spaces through art, from turning hallways into gallery-like experiences to creating intimate, surprising moments with carefully curated pieces. Highlighting selections from his new book *Language of Home*, he reveals favorites like April Gornik’s meditative landscapes, Agnes Martin’s optimistic prints, Tracey Emin’s raw neon poetry, and Caio Fonseca’s musical etchings—all chosen to enrich interiors and spark meaningful conversations. Cox’s thoughtful approach illustrates how art not only complements but defines the soul of a home, making it a living, expressive sanctuary.

American artist Sarah Sze, renowned for her intricate sculptural assemblages, reveals a deeply layered dimension of her practice in her new monograph, *Sarah Sze: Paintings*. This collection spotlights her nuanced paintings that blend collage, digital manipulation, and delicate paint layers to explore profound themes of time and space. Marking this release is *Acrobat* (2023), a limited edition print that fuses silkscreen, collage, gold leaf, and embossing to create a tactile, sculptural experience that invites viewers to engage physically and conceptually. Developed in collaboration with Columbia University's LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies, the edition emphasizes Sze’s dedication to experimental printmaking as an intimate, gift-like practice that democratizes art. Committed to arts education, proceeds from this edition support Free Arts NYC and Breakthrough Collaborative, organizations that empower youth through accessible, motivation-driven creative programs. In her reflections, Sze shares how her art challenges passive viewing by revealing construction and deconstruction, inviting audiences to form their own narratives within the work’s multidimensional space.

The author of our new book INTERNET_ART takes readers on a journey through networked culture

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