A lively and accessible introduction to the life and work of David Hockney, one of the most popular and influential British artists of the 20th century. As he approaches his 80th birthday, Hockney con
A new book on an artist at the height of his powers, covering the last decade and a half of his extraordinary career and designed by the artist himself Since the early 1990s Wolfgang Tillmans has esta
A full career retrospective of one of the greatest and most popular living artists, lavishly illustrated with works from across the artist's six-decade career David Hockney has been delighting and cha
The first US artist to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 1963, Robert Rauschenberg (1925 2008) blazed a new trail for art in the second half of the twentieth century. Bringing together a s
The first US artist to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 1963, Robert Rauschenberg (1925 2008) blazed a new trail for art in the second half of the twentieth century. Bringing together a s
A lively and accessible introduction to the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008), one of the most inventive and influential artists of the post-war period. An important influence on pop ar
Since Tate Modern opened in London in 2000, the Turbine Hall has hosted some of the world’s most memorable and acclaimed works of contemporary art, reaching an audience of millions. The way artists ha
One of the most important figures in global modernism, Cuban artist Wifredo Lam (1902–1982) traveled extensively in Europe in the 1930s, where he intersected with many of the 20th century’s greatest a
The British Artists series is a major collection of fully illustrated guides to the lives and careers of influential British artists, from the eighteenth century onwards. As a painter, illustrator and
Paul Nash is one of the most distinctive and important British artists of the 20th century. He is known for his work as an official war artist, producing some of the most memorable images of the First
Published to coincide with the first UK retrospective of work by Edward Krasi´nski (1925 2004), one of the most important Polish artists of the twentieth century. This richly illustrated publication w
Uncover the surreal and mystical side of English landscapes through one of Britain’s most distinctive painters . . . Paul Nash was fascinated with Britain’s ancient past and spent time in Southern Eng
Informal Beauty explores the photographic works of Paul Nash (1889–1946), one of the most significant British artists of the 20th century. Best known for his evocative paintings of war-ravaged landsca
Tate Modern opened its doors in 2000, since when it has become the most popular modern and contemporary art attraction in the world, now welcoming more than 5 million visitors a year. Working with the
Published to accompany the opening of the major new extension to Tate Modern in the summer of 2016, this book discusses the history of the collection and the current ethos for acquiring works, offerin
Photography was entangled with art from the very moment of its invention by painter and printmaker Louis Daguerre in 1839.Painting with Light is the first book to look at photography’s complex and fas
As she strove to express subjective bodily experience, and explore the boundaries between the individual and the world, Austrian artist Maria Lassnig (1919–2014) developed a singular aesthetic, with h
Set up in 1984, The Turner Prize remains one of the best-known visual arts prizes. The prize is awarded to an artist for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work in the preceding
Featuring some of the most exciting artworks of the 20th century, this is the first book to explore the rich history of conceptual art in Britain during a key period in innovation, from the mid-1960s
Transform the world with just a pencil and an idea! Following the success of Dominika Lipniewska’s eye-catching100 Coloring Book comes Doodle Town, a wonderfully whimsical activity book that invites c
The World Goes Pop explores the contemporaneous engagements with a spirit of pop throughout the globe, concentrating not only on the relatively well-covered activity in the US, UK and France but also
After opening its doors in 2000, Tate Modern quickly became the most popular modern and contemporary art destination in the world, welcoming more than five million visitors a year. Architects Herzog &
Tate Modern opened its doors in 2000, since when it has become the most popular modern and contemporary art attraction in the world, now welcoming more than 5 million visitors a year. Working with the
Five walks around Liverpool's public art and cultural hotspots. Explore public art and cultural hotspots of Liverpool with four walks which weave through the streets of the vibrant city centre. The fi
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) was one of the foundational figures of American modernism. A seminal woman artist, she rose to prominence in the early twentieth century at the heart of the New York avant
Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) is one of the most significant and intriguing artists of the 20th century, known internationally for her boldly innovative art. Her distinct paintings of flowers, dramatic
Gerhard Richter is widely regarded as one of the most important painters at work today. He is as well known for his figurative works as he is for his abstract paintings, often combining elements of bo
Born in Bombay in 1934, the artist Bhupen Khakhar was active in India from the late 1960s. A gentle radical, his luminous paintings addressed issues of class, gender and sexuality with sensitive, ofte
That Continuous Thing—a quote from the American artist Peter Voulkos—traces the changing shape of the ceramics studio over the last century. Collecting eight key texts on ceramic practice over the las
Gwen John (1876–1939) was an artist with a singular vision, one whose intense gaze produced some of the most beguiling and atmospheric paintings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This concise
John Constable (1776–1837) is best known for his idyllic paintings of the English countryside. Yet he was also a brilliant innovator who brought a new vivacity to the observation of nature. He practic
How many times have you read the caption next to a work of art in a museum or gallery, or a review of an exhibition, and found yourself none the wiser? The language in which modern art is described ca
Revered for his resonant, inventive, and unapologetically alive paintings, Frank Auerbach draws on both the people and urban landscapes near his studio in Camden Town, London, for inspiration. His int
What lasting legacy did British colonialism have on the cultures once under the Empire’s control? A rich and varied visual culture emerged in places under British governance, from the Americas to Indi
Lucian Freud (1922–2011) was one of the most influential artists of his generation. Though he was hailed as the “greatest living realist painter,” Freud’s commitment to realism, and particularly to th
Performing for the Camera examines how the photograph has both documented and developed our understanding of performance since the invention of the photographic medium. It engages with both the seriou
Man Ray (1890-1976), a pioneer of the Dada movement and a central protagonist of surrealism, is best known for his innovative photographs, but his writings are also remarkable expressions of his ident
Harold is unlike any other fox. He hates eating chicken, for one thing. He much prefers reading detective novels. But can he solve the mystery and save his feathered friends when he is wrongly accused
A child has small hands, small feet and small ears, but that does not mean they have small ideas. From the best-selling author of A Lion in Paris comes this beautifully illustrated celebration of what
