Modular Tiny Apartment Plans has more than 150 floor plans, sections, sketches and elevations, as well as all the construction details for a total of 30 projects. The new urban housing projects usually have a lower number of square feet than a few years ago, and also seeks to reduce costs and optimize the available space. Normally the tendency is to unify the dining, living room and kitchen in the same environment, and the elimination of internal partitions to give spaciousness and allow more natural light.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 230 x 170 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2021

This book accompanies Yayoi Kusama’s first major European retrospective exhibition, offering a comprehensive overview of the Japanese artist’s influential oeuvre, which spans more than eighty years. The companion to the groundbreaking new retrospective at the Gropius Bau, this publication examines Kusama’s life and work through wholly original insights by leading experts. The book traces the development of Kusama’s creative output from her early paintings and accumulative sculptures to her immersive environments, as well exploring her lesser-known artistic activity in Europe and Germany in particular. It illuminates Kusama’s commitment to political and social issues in Europe, the US and Japan. A diverse selection of images and archival documents feature alongside texts by authors from different theoretical backgrounds. Essays discuss Kusama’s accomplishments in the worlds of fashion, film, art marketing and publishing. They focus on her engagement with different artistic spheres and offer genre-specific observations about her performances, installations and painting series. As panoramic and fascinating as its subject, this monumental retrospective guides viewers interested in Kusama towards a deeper understanding of her creative trajectory and of the breadth of her extraordinary career.

Pages: 352

Dimensions: 220 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 30-04-2021

Like no other 20th-century movement, Surrealism was keenly inspired by tropes of magic, myth and the occult. In their engagement with the irrational and the unconscious, numerous of its members looked to magic as a poetic and deeply philosophical discourse, related to both arcane knowledge and individual self-empowerment. In their works, they heavily drew on esoteric symbols and cultivated the image of the artist as a magician, visionary, and alchemist. This catalog explores the myriad ways, in which magic and the occult informed the development of the Surrealist movement in international perspective, from the "metaphysical paintings" of Giorgio de Chirico through to works of the post-war period. Lavishly illustrated, it combines longer research essays with focused chapter introductions, all penned by leading scholars in the field. Amongst the many fascinating artists included in the volume are Victor Brauner, Leonora Carrington, Paul Delvaux, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Leonor Fini, Rene Magritte, Roberto Matta, Kay Sage, Kurt Seligmann, Dorothea Tanning, Yves Tanguy, and Remedios Varo.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 10-06-2021

A generously illustrated book on the American artist Charmion von Wiegand whose oeuvre is a vital contribution to the history of modern and abstract art. Charmion von Wiegand started painting figuratively in 1926, when she received encouragement from her friend and painter, Joseph Stella. After being hired as an American reporter based in Soviet Moscow from 1929 to 1932, von Wiegand established herself as a preeminent art critic who embraced progressive ideas. She moved back to New York City in 1932 and became immersed in the avant-garde movement. Von Wiegand developed a close circle of friends including Hans Richter, Carl Holty, and John Graham. In 1941, when she met and befriended Dutch painter Piet Mondrian, she changed her painting style completely and was finally considered an artist in her own right. Highly influenced by his work, von Wiegand became interested in combining abstraction, Theosophy, and Eastern religions including her adoptive religion, Buddhism. The result was modern geometric abstract paintings that were imbued with Eastern imagery. This comprehensive volume on von Wiegand showcases gloriously illustrated works from all phases of her career. It also contains insightful essays and an array of previously unpublished material from the artist’s archives, including correspondence with Mondrian.

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 220 x 290 mm

Publication Date: 15-06-2021

A fun and easy-to-set-up game for ages 14 and up, where players answer trivia questions about art history and collect artwork along the way. Be the first to collect five artworks and prove, officially, that you know your stuff. Players who answer trivia correctly exchange their Trivia Cards for Artwork Cards. Get enough Artwork Cards and you win the game! Players can also use "Rogue Scholar" Cards to help them answer questions, protect their artwork from getting stolen, and sabotage other players. Trivia questions are multiple choice, and the difficulty level varies (ranging, for example, from "What body part did Van Gogh cut off?" to "How many pet chow chows did Georgia O'Keeffe own during her lifetime?"). Funny, and at times playfully irreverent and a little absurd, this game dispels the myth that art and art history are only for stuffy intellectuals. It's welcoming for all players, from those PhD holders to curious high schoolers just starting to learn about the classics. For four to six players. Use this game on its own or combined with the National Portrait Gallery set for more art and 96 more trivia questions!

Bind: stationery

Dimensions: 79 x 150 mm

Publication Date: 30-06-2021

Urban Jungle aims to be your own knowledge book to create a green space in your home. By being more aware of the needs of your plants, you can take better control of watering, sunlighting and times to fertilize, helping them to grow healthy. This journal includes descriptions of indoor and outdoor plants, data and tips. You can organize all the information and resources comfortably on these pages, creating your own top 10 with your favorite plants. This book will become your own scrapbook, photo album and journal, allowing you to connect even more with your plants, and immortalize your daily interaction with them.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2021

Doyenne of the unique and decorative, Australian interior stylist and boutique hotelier, Lynda Gardener, is always on the hunt for finds to enhance her homes and decorating projects. Her ability to curate and display these personal treasures has created a trademark style that is loved internationally. Curate, the highly anticipated book by creative duo, Lynda Gardener and journalist and stylist Ali Heath, reveals how to create a home that is truly individual. With their shared love of a monochrome aesthetic and natural imperfections, they explore the eight Elements that bring a space to life: palette, nature, textiles, lighting, a combination of old and new, storage, collections and art. Ten aspirational homes show the style in practice, including a converted warehouse, one-bedroom studio, bijoux apartment, historic cottage, country estate, new-build barn, remote shack, period townhouse and rural retreat. With gloriously evocative photography and plenty of down-to-earth ideas, Curate will encourage the reader to embrace their individual style, dream big and create a timeless interior of their own. "This gorgeous book marries inspirational ideas with real interiors, to help you curate a home that reflects your personal story and style." Kate Watson-Smyth of Mad About The House

Bind: hardback

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 222 x 286 mm

Publication Date: 10-06-2021

Even the most powerful boss babes need a little pick-me-up now and then. Classy, Sassy, and a Bit Bad Assy is there to shout "you go girl!" and remind you that you are brave, strong, and not to be messed with. Packing an oversized punch in a pocket-sized package, this little book provides pep talks to help you slay your way, no matter what the haters say. Rekindle your fierce spirit with this empowering collection of inspiring quotes and life-affirming statements and live your best life every day. Manifest your baddest self with girl-power mantras for every occasion and channel badass babes like Coco Chanel, Eleanor Roosevelt and Marilyn Monroe whenever you encounter a challenge. Whether you need to get over someone or take on a challenge at work, you've got this. The best revenge is your success and happiness, so keep it classy by shining as bright like a diamond and spreading good vibes with a bit of sass.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 110 x 154 mm

Publication Date: 03-06-2021

COOL QUOTES AND QUIPS FOR A FANTASTIC FATHER Forget lame jokes and dad dancing as far as fathers go, yours is seriously cool. Crammed with quality quotes and statements to remind him what a legend he is, this little book is the ideal gift for a perfectly Rad Dad.

Bind: hardback

Publication Date: 21-06-2021

THE PERFECT GIFT TO GIVE TO YOUR FATHER Dads deserve a major shout-out for everything that makes them great. This little book, filled with top-quality quotes and standout statements, will let your dad know just how much you love him. It s the perfect keepsake to remind him that he really is the world s best dad.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Publication Date: 31-03-2021