Monografie (kunst)
Symphony of Colors
This richly informed publication offers a comprehensive view of Paul Signac’s artistic legacy and his decisive impact on the development of Neo-Impressionism. Through more than 70 works from over 30 collections, the book traces Signac’s evolution from a young painter inspired by Seurat to a pioneering figure who helped define one of modern painting’s most radical approaches.
It situates Signac within a dynamic network of artists whose shared ideals and innovations shaped the Neo-Impressionist style. Works by Seurat, Cross, Luce, van Rysselberghe, and others— many once held in Signac’s own collection—highlight the spirit of collaboration that sustained the group. Essays by leading scholars examine not only Signac’s artistic innovation but also his roles as theoretician, mentor(?), organizer, and political thinker, offering fresh insights into the movement’s aesthetic and social ambitions.
Drawing from previously unpublished archival material, including Signac’s correspondence and diaries, the book offers a rare glimpse into the personal and professional ties that defined the “Néos.” It also revisits key moments—such as the annual Salon des Indépendants—that helped establish Neo-Impressionism’s avant-garde position. With crisp reproductions and a generous layout, this catalog is both a visual celebration and a thoughtful reappraisal. It affirms Signac’s enduring significance—not just as a painter of shimmering light and color, but as a force who helped reshape the trajectory of modern art. Lees meer
Tate Photography: Ajamu X
"Self-portraiture then is a way to interrogate not just who I am in terms of my identity and sexuality, but, more importantly, who I can fantasise myself to be."
Ajamu X, born in Huddersfield in 1963, is a British photographic artist, curator, archivist and activist. He is best known for his fine art photography which explores same-sex desire, the erotic and sensory, and the Black queer body. As a leading specialist in Black British LGBTQ+ history, heritage and memory, his work as an archivist and activist documents the lives and experiences of Black LGBTQ+ people in the United Kingdom.
His work is held in many private and public collections, including Tate, the Rose Art Museum, Autograph, Arts Council of England, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
"I think photography privileges the visual, but in the darkroom the other senses kick in: the sonic, the tactility, the smell is important too."
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The Artist Box: Banksy
The Artist Box: Frida Kahlo
You might know that a streetcar crash set Frida Kahlo on the path to becoming an artist, but did you know that she first wanted to study medicine? Did you also know that she had macaws, parakeets, a fawn, and monkeys as pets? Or that she and Diego Rivera had a bridge that linked their two houses? Step into Frida Kahlo’s world and learn about her fascinating work and life through engaging and fun activities. In her words: "Keep on working, continue painting, don’t ever stop singing."
The Artist Box: Frida Kahlo contains twenty-four activity cards with beautiful illustrations by Manjit Thapp and text by Susannah Jowitt. Fashion your own Frida flowerpot; create a family tree inspired by her art; and customize your clothes and accessories in her signature style. The large, fourteen-panel concertina foldout included here features fantastic facts about Frida, a detailed timeline with quotes from her and others, and a trail of important locations in her life.
Piece together the 150-piece jigsaw puzzle of Frida’s studio in her Casa Azul home in Mexico City, and spot five of her paintings, two of her lovers, and seven of her pets. Make a style statement by ironing Frida’s patch onto your favorite tote bag, shirt, or jacket. Celebrate living boldly like Frida!
For ages 10+
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The Bigger Picture Kahlo
Few artists have fused life and art as completely as Frida Kahlo, whose paintings transform personal experience into images of extraordinary force.
Bringing together approximately ninety works, this book traces the full arc of her career—from early self-portraits to paintings shaped by love, politics, physical suffering, and fierce independence. The book allows readers to move between Kahlo’s commanding compositions and the quieter details that carry emotional and symbolic weight.
The accompanying texts integrate biography with visual analysis, clarifying how Kahlo’s art absorbed the realities of her body, her relationships, and her political beliefs.
- A striking addition to anyone’s book collection on art.
- Six magnificent foldouts are interspersed throughout the book.
- Features cloth binding and elaborate sprayed edges drawn from Kahlo’s imagery.
- Single or double-page reproductions encourage detailed inspection of her work.
- A continuation of the critically acclaimed The Bigger Picture series.
This is a book designed to be lingered over — an absorbing object for devoted admirers. Lees meer
The Bigger Picture Matisse
Providing a unique opportunity to see Matisse’s work at a remarkable scale, this volume echoes the clarity, richness, and innovation of his art. Showcasing dozens of carefully reproduced paintings and cut-outs, the book offers a panoramic view of one of modern art’s most influential figures.
Tracing Matisse’s development from early naturalist studies to the luminous intensity of Fauvism and the radical simplicity of his late paper cut-outs, it follows his evolving approach to form, color, and composition.
Brief essays accompany approximately fifty emblematic works, offering new insight into the artist’s changing techniques and the contexts in which he worked.
- A new volume in the ongoing and bestselling The Bigger Picture series.
- Includes six extraordinary fold-out spreads of Matisse’s most famous works.
- Illuminating essays on his œuvre are weaved throughout the structure of the book.
- A gorgeous gift book featuring printed cloth binding and wonderful detailed sprayed edges.
- The perfect addition to a library of sublime introductions to artists and their works.
A vivid and layered portrait, this volume invites close attention to the artistic choices that shaped a career of continual rejuvenation. Lees meer
The Finest hundred
Exclusive insight into the finest hundred masterpieces from the permanent collection of the renewed KMSKA
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