Illustrating Spymaster by Helen Fry: A Q&A with Rui Ricardo
Thomas Kendrick (1881–1972) was central to the British Secret Service from its beginnings through to the Second World War. Under the guise of “British Passport…
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Illustrating The Story of Work: A Q&A with studio MUTI
We work because we have to, but also because we like it: from hunting-gathering over 700,000 years ago to the present era of zoom…
Nature Inside: Plants and Flowers in the Modern Interior
We seem, today, to be infatuated with indoor plants and flowers. Many of our every day public indoor spaces are full of them, while…
Yale Art Books – Looking Forward to 2020
For 2020 we look forward to a new list of beautiful, insightful art books from Yale University Press and our gallery partners. As well…
Matisse and Decoration
Matisse and Decoration is a new book by John Klein, an internationally acclaimed specialist in the art of Henri Matisse (1869–1954). Presenting a wealth of new…
Yves Saint Laurent and Halston – catalogue to the show
Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) and Halston (1932-1990) are two of the biggest names in 20th-century fashion. Their designs – chic, sexy and glamorous –…
A Book Lover’s Gift Guide: books for your coffee table
This winter we have gathered together some of our favourite books – books for Biography Buffs, History Lovers and Globetrotters – books for every Dedicated…
Watts and Co: Intelligent Design and the Gothic Revival
The leading textile and design firm Watts and Co. has carefully reviewed its archive and has curated its first ever interior design exhibition at…
Matisse: a celebration
As a homage to the wonderful Henri Matisse exhibition at Tate Modern this summer, we’re revisiting some of our favourite books that showcase Matisse’s work alongside…
Arthur Danto on What Art Is
Arthur Danto, the influential art critic and a professor emeritus of aesthetics and history at Columbia University, once famously declared the End of Art. ‘In…
Master Architects: Inside Studio Gang
Building: Inside Studio Gang Architects Take a look inside our new book on cutting-edge architectural firm Studio Gang Architects, the masterminds behind the world famous Aqua…
Sculptor Anthony Caro in conversation with Julius Bryant, Keeper of Word & Image at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Few men have had a bigger influence over their field than Sir Anthony Caro. This is a fascinating chance to hear arguably Britain’s most…
‘One Work: Sheila Hicks at the Mint’, made miniature by Irma Boom
One Work: Sheila Hicks at the Mint is a unique collaboration between artist and designer that is decidedly forward thinking, but also carries with…
Intelligent Design: Gorgeous book looks at over 60 years of iconic Marimekko designs
Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, Architecture (available now in paperback) is the first comprehensive study of Marimekko designs, and presents over two hundred examples of exuberant fashions and…