What Happens With Women Behind the Camera
20 April 2021
Traditionally a male-dominated field, street photography is increasingly becoming the domain of women.
Art Books
We suggest titles for your very own art library with reviews of the latest releases from the niche to the grand, prestigious coffee table versions, covering all aspects of international art, craft and design.
The Art of Then, That Became Part of Now
20 April 2021
Part of the excellent World of Art series, this book explores how so much of Ancient Greek visual culture came to be part of our visual vocabulary today.
A Truly Essential Architect
20 April 2021
Architect Louis Kahn’s international reputation and broad fascination with science, mathematics, history and art are illustrated in a new book of photos.
Escaping to Modernism
16 February 2021
Designed by famous architects, many modernist buildings all over the world are open to visit or even for overnight stays.
A Survey of ‘High’ Jewellery as an Art Form
16 February 2021
An in-depth survey of ‘high’ jewellery as an art form celebrating the most innovative and extravagant objects by the world’s leading designers.
A Photographic Voyage into the Heart of Japanese Culture
16 February 2021
A cross-Japan voyage finding the finest examples of crafts, documenting the country’s most ingenious contemporary makers.
The Design Revolution Brought Up to Date
3 February 2021
How design has shaped society over the last 500 years, showing how objects we now take for granted were once innovative and even revolutionary.
The Archaeological Testament of London’s River
3 February 2021
The extraordinary assortment of artefacts discovered at low tide along the banks of the River Thames – in effect, the longest archaeological site in Britain.
Three Decades of Australian Spectacular
3 February 2021
Hughes’ love letter to Australia takes the reader on a journey through some of the world’s most spectacular geological formations.
Insiders of the Art World
28 January 2021
Curator and art historian Matthew Israel’s international journey uncovering the working lives in the art world to find out what they do.
The Sacred and Abandoned
28 January 2021
Francis Meslet travels Europe in search of places of worship across Europe which have fallen into disuse.
The Art of Africa’s Streets
28 January 2021
The first survey of African street art showcases recent work by over 200 artists, detailing the continent’s major street art projects, collectives and festivals.
6,000 Years = 900 Artworks From the Met
14 January 2021
6,000 years of art are explored through almost 900 works from the Met’s collection, linking common themes and artists.
The Arresting and Mysterious at Street-Level
14 January 2021
The legendary photography collective’s showcase for the arresting and mysterious on the street.
An Ancient Asian Textile Journey
14 January 2021
A lavishly illustrated book taking the reader on a journey throughout the Indian subcontinent to explore the history and traditions of its textiles.
They’re Out to Trick Us…
23 December 2020
A fascinating look at the history of illusionistic art, revealing a wide-ranging of techniques designed to fool the viewer.
The Power of the Flower
23 December 2020
An exploration of the ways in which artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history.
Documenting the Poster’s Enduring Impact and Appeal
23 December 2020
Drawn from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, over 300 beautifully illustrated examples illustrate the enduring impact and appeal of the poster.
Tony Godfrey’s Examination of What Contemporary Art Means
6 November 2020
A lively introduction to the history of international contemporary art from 1960 to the present, examining how artists began to abandon traditional art forms to make work which questioned art’s very definition.
Inside the Homes of the World’s Most Creative People
23 October 2020
A global photographic tour of 250 extraordinary interiors of the ‘inner sanctums’ of people in the spheres of art, architecture, design, fashion, literature, music, film and theatre.
All Rembrandt’s Paintings in Beautiful High-Resolution
2 October 2020
A monograph of the incomparable Dutch master compiles all 330 of Rembrandt’s paintings in beautiful, high resolution reproductions.
Bridget Riley the Printmaker Explored in Over 100 Graphic Works
2 October 2020
An updated catalogue raisonné of Bridget Riley’s graphic work in a larger, revised format explores her development as a printmaker through over 100 prints made since 1962.
Art History Babes Tell It Like It’s Art
23 September 2020
An art dictionary like no other, break down the elitist world of ‘artspeak’ with simple definitions of over 300 important art terms.
Lachlan’s got the Whole Story Covered at Lyon & Turnbull
8 September 2020
Lyon & Turnbull is hosting the launch of Lachlan Goudie’s new book, The Story of Scottish Art. In an online interview with Kirsty Wark, Lachlan will discuss his exploration of the 5,000 years of Scottish creativity covered by the book.
