British artist Dexter Dalwood (b.1960) is the closest thing the contemporary scene has to a 'history painter'. His haunting paintings and collages depict scenes that bear the traces of important histo
Sculpture is an act of faith in life, in its continuity.Few contemporary artists have enjoyed the popular acclaim and critical profile that Antony Gormley has gained in recent years. Perhaps more than
Modern art arouses many different responses. Suspicion, controversy, and misunderstanding are among the most frequent. But it doesn’t need to be like that! Here is a clear, accessible, fully il
Best known for using light and sound to create immersive, interactive environments,? Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster is the ninth artist to be invited to transform the massive space of the Turbine Hall in
The world of British-born artist Richard Wilson is a strangely disorientating one, in which gallery spaces are flooded with highly reflective oil, airplanes are crushed and then unfurled like newly h
Born in 1946 in Vancouver, Canada, Jeff Wall is one of the most intriguing and influential artists working in photography today. His signature works are large-scale transparencies mounted in light-bo
Summer of Love presents a wide range of visual works by an international selection of artists, all influenced by the aesthetics of psychedelia, alongside a wealth of posters and other ephemera. Conce
For well over a hundred years artists have blurred the boundaries between art and design, creating works for which Alex Coles, has coined the term 'DesignArt'. From Matisse to Murakami, ranging acros
Anthony Caro is widely regarded as Britain's greatest living sculptor and has enjoyed an international reputations since the early 1960s. Although best known for his work in steel, Caro has also work
Barbara Hepworth was one of the most significant sculptors of the twentieth century and one of the most successful women artists of her time.Published to commemorate the centenary of her birth, this
This book is both a document of the development ofthe exhibition and a view into Nkanga's creative process. Starting with a poem written by Nkanga herself, it alsoincludes an extensive selection of
A beautiful new paperback edition of thisclassic story. A Possum's Tail follows Samuel Drew and histoy dog as they make their way to visit thepossums at London Zoo. Disappointed thatthe possums are as
Vincent van Gogh is without a doubt one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time. Born in 1853, this Dutch Postimpressionist painter was hugely prolific, creating more than 2,000 works
In exploring the intersection of art, politics and society, few collections in the world can compare with the David King collection. David King (1943 2016) was not only a passionate collector, but als
E: Erroneous: Capable of being proved true ; J: Jolly: The downfall of our enemies ; M: Mystery: What I understand and you don t . . . Enter the delightful, satirical world of the Good Citizen, accord
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
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
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
Surrealism is one of the most influential cultural movements of the twentieth century. While its contribution to the art and literature of the century is well known, its relation to the development of
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
Ben Nicholson (1894–1982), a pioneer of abstract art in Britain, played a significant role in the European avant-garde, forming close links with Picasso, Braque, Arp, Mondrian, and others. At the same
Terry Frost (1915–2003) was one of Britain’s great abstract painters. His career started with his introduction to art in a prisoner of war camp, and stretched into the 21st century. Resolutely abstrac
Beautiful large duotone photographs of the interior and exterior of Antony Gormley s ROOM, a giant crouching figure on the façade of London s new Beaumont Hotel, are published alongside a selection of
Art historian, collector, museum director, and broadcaster Kenneth Clark (1903–1983) was one of the leading cultural figures of the mid-20th century. This new book considers all aspects of his life an
Reissued in the brand new hardback British Artists format this is an overview of life and key works of one of Britain's most loved modernist artists. It includes full colour photographs of Hepworth's
Written and hand drawn by award-winning author Sarah Richardson, Make Your Mark functions as a drawing aid, taking its readers on a creative journey. Beginning with the joys of scribbling, children le
The bright colors and graphic strength of Joan Miro’s paintings have made him immensely popular, but the artist would have been disappointed to see his work treated as little more than interior decor.
Watercolor is a universal medium, used around the world by amateurs and children, as well as by professional artists. British artists, such as J.M.W. Turner, are widely acknowledged to be among its gr
In February and March of 1849, the "Illustrated London News" carried a series of announcements about the works of the painter John Martin being exhibited at the British Institution, the third of which
Dutch artist Theo Van Doesburg (1883-1931) is perhaps best known as a prime mover in De Stijl, the Dutch artistic movement that demanded an elemental, abstract vocabulary in both Painting and Architec
John Everett Millais (1829-1896) was the most talented, prolific and successful painter of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Following the break-up of this short-lived avant garde movement, he went on t
A touching story of friendship, discovery, and overcoming your fearsAmi is afraid of absolutely everything, but when she meets a creature who needs her help, she puts her fears behind her to make her
This activity book brings art to life by looking at the work of fifteen major artists including: David Hockney, Pablo Picasso, Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol and many, many more!Following on from the prev
Amedeo Modigliani (1884 1920) produced some of the most memorable art of the early twentieth century. Born in Livorno, Italy and working in Paris from 1906, he was unappreciated in his lifetime but ha
Since Tate Modern opened 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 have interpr
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
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
This large-format overview of the work of John Heartfield draws on the superlative collections of the Academie der Kunst, Berlin, and the David King collection at Tate Modern. Born in Berlin in 1891,
Throw yourself into British art with this zany book of activities based on artworks by some of Britain's most exciting artists. Play a game of 'Formaldehyde and Seek' inspired by Damien Hirst; take cu
This is the first book to provide a thorough exploration of Latin American art since 1990, a period during which the Latin American art scene has grown in importance and influence. Iria Candela explai
