Willem de Kooning arrived in the United States in 1926 as a 22-year-old stowaway from Holland--soon to become a leading figure in the emergence of Abstract Expressionist painting in New York. This vol
This publication places the emphasis on the artist's work, rather on stylistic accordances or biographical details, giving a concise yet comprehensive overview of Picasso's work and style.
This is a lavishly illustrated overview of the groundbreaking Domino Canibal project in Spain. This superbly illustrated volume provides readers with an engaging and insightful overview of the groundb
One of the European artists who has best combined text, image, and movement, Juli o Sarmento's multidisciplinary oeuvre evinces the tension that exists between image and word, between what is explicit
This is a magnificently illustrated volume that showcases the unique work of Francis Bacon - one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists. The centenary of Francis Bacon's birth is being celebrat
Working towards the melding of her artistic work with architecture, Cristina Iglesias has long been attracted to spaces within spaces. The sheer scale of her sculptures invites viewers to walk around
The project represents a determination to recognize, appreciate and reformulate the specificity of local Catalan architecture in contrast with the global and franchised architecture that has been domi
The intelligent irony that resonates through the video and projection installations of American artist Tony Oursler results from a subtle combination of sound, language and pop culture images. These e
This is a superb collection of essays focusing on contemporary architecture, from one of its leading British figures. Throughout his career, Adam Caruso - a leading figure in contemporary British arch
The book structure is intrinsically related to ideas underpinning the attitude of Francis of Assisi that are still highly topical: human dignity in poverty, the revaluation of sensible knowledge as op
"Starting from the profane material of everyday culture, Polke interprets images of reality rather than reality itself, satirizes tendencies in contemporary painting, questions the role of the artist
Very few paintings, less than forty n all, can be attributed with certainty to Vermeer, but each one is a perfectly achieved study of light, colour and space. For all his profound originality, Vermeer
This is a concise and engaging, yet detailed and informative monograph that explores Gauguin's most Important works. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was one of the most important artists of the late 19th cen
This is a superbly illustrated series showcasing the best design work from some of the 20th century's finest designers. This engaging series is dedicated to showcasing the very best in furniture and o
This is a superbly illustrated series showcasing the best design work from some of the 20th century's finest designers. This engaging series is dedicated to showcasing the very best in furniture and o
The Swiss-born sculptor Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) is best known for his bronzes depicting ghostly and attenuated figures, which made him a key figure of twentieth-century sculpture. This impress
This is a unique and evocative collection of images chronicling the last year of acclaimed sculptor, Louise Bourgeois' life. Louise Bourgeois was an immensely influential sculptor and one of the iconi
This is an informative and insightful account of the architecture of the Joan Miro Foundation in Barcelona. The Joan Miro Foundation in Barcelona was the first public institution in Barcelona set up t
The Austrian artist collective G.R.A.M. was founded in 1987 by G nther Holler-Schuster, Ronald Walter, Armin Ranner and Martin Behr. G.R.A.M. Reenactments 1998-2011 provides the first overview of thei
Cool Barcelona exhaustively gathers neighbourhoods and sites that make the city of Barcelona special, from historic buildings and sculptures in public spaces to restaurants and shops. Each site of int
Between October 1989 and September 1995, 14 site-specific artist's projects were installed in the city of Barcelona, at the initiation of the Espai Poblenou Foundation. The artists were Christian Bolt
Along with his extensive activity as a sculptor over the past two decades, in which he uses materials such as glass and brick to create architectural spaces and other pieces both small and large, the
This book is a faithful reflection on the spirit and working modes infusing Josep Llu s Mateo's lively architectural practice. Unquestionably one of Spain's most renowned architects, Mateo's work has
Gaudi executed most of his works in Barcelona, and his buildings had a decisive influence on the city's urban landscape. On the other hand, the city molded his oeuvre, for it must be remembered that a
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is probably the clearest archetype of what would later be known as 'Renaissance man'. Exceptional draughtsman, he bequeathed hundreds of sketches on his multiple subjects
Carlos Bunga's sculptural and painterly structures propose architecture as body and mindscape. Using only cardboard and paint, Bunga creates fantastical buildings, furniture-like sculptures and painti
Lavishly illustrated, extensively researched, and superbly written, this in-depth study of Picasso's work from 1926 to 1939 is an essential resource for all art-historians and students. Pablo Picasso
Close Distance is both an exhibition and a collaborative artist's book by Portuguese artist Juli o Sarmento and British writer Adrian Searle. Searle reviews Sarmento's output in painting, sculpture, i
