From Hello Kitty to Maneki Neko--Japan is the epicentre of global cat culture!

Whether lurking in corners or taking center stage, cats are a ubiquitous presence in Japanese art. Depending on the situation, they may invite good fortune, prompt the viewer to meditate on a tale or provide evidence of an unseen world of magic and supernatural happenings.

In 200 charming woodblock prints, paintings, screens and figurines spanning three centuries, Japanese art expert Rhiannon Paget celebrates the r...

"We could compare Van Puyvelde’s approach to painting to an instinctive, all-encompassing vision, a careful and patient observation of a small plot of land where every is silent, but where everything is happening at once, where the wind varies, the lights move, and where that which often remains in its place suddenly seems to be no longer there." These are the words used by art critic Domenico de Chirico to describe the work of Belgian artist Tom Van Puyvelde.

Tom Van Puyvelde (b.1985) live...

"Veiled People - Grayscale Coloring Book" invites you to explore the rich and diverse cultures of the world through the art of coloring. This unique book features 51 single-sided grayscale illustrations, each showcasing the beauty and intricacy of traditional veils worn by people across various regions and communities.

As you fill these pages with color, you'll embark on an artistic journey that celebrates the elegance and significance of veils in different cultures. Each illustration is care...

Step into the mystical world of Wicca with the "Wiccan Wonders - Grayscale Coloring Book," a captivating collection of 49 single-sided grayscale illustrations. This enchanting coloring book is designed to celebrate the rich and diverse imagery of Wiccan culture, providing a window into its magical and spiritual themes.

"Wiccan Wonders - Grayscale Coloring Book" is more than just a coloring book; it's an exploration of a spiritual path rich with symbolism and meaning. The single-sided pages en...

Discover the divine beauty of nature in a unique artistic form with "Nature Goddesses Vol 1 - Grayscale Coloring Book." This exquisite book contains 47 single-sided grayscale illustrations, each portraying a magnificent goddess inspired by the diverse elements of nature.

Embark on a creative journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of feminine grace and the natural world. Every page in this book is a tribute to the goddesses of nature, from the serene Earth Goddess, embodying the lush for...

Discover the divine beauty of nature in a unique artistic form with "Nature Goddesses Vol 2 - Grayscale Coloring Book." This exquisite book contains 50 single-sided grayscale illustrations, each portraying a magnificent goddess inspired by the diverse elements of nature.

Embark on a creative journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of feminine grace and the natural world. Every page in this book is a tribute to the goddesses of nature, from the serene Earth Goddess, embodying the lush for...

Experience the enchantment of "Baby Gargoyles Grayscale Coloring Book," a delightful collection of 45 single-sided coloring pages showcasing the irresistible charm of baby gargoyles.

"Baby Gargoyles Grayscale Coloring Book" is more than just a coloring book; it's an immersive journey into a world where cuteness meets the mystical. You'll not only find joy in the coloring process but also in the final, frame-worthy results that capture the personality and character of each gargoyle.

Whether yo...

Willem Sandberg was a gifted designer and a pragmatic museum director, a doer

who achieved an incredible amount in the art world after 1945 and opened many

people’s eyes to contemporary art. He was an idealist who cherished the utopian

belief that contemporary art could play a self-evident and meaningful role in society

outside of its usual marginal and elitist position. At the same time, he was enough

of a realist not to harbour excessively high expectations of the result of his efforts.

H...

The bestselling and critically acclaimed monograph on one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century

In 2004 werd de operawereld stormenderhand veroverd door de vernieuwende productie van Wagners opera Tristan und Isolde in Los Angeles.

Dit boek documenteert de vier uur durende revolutionaire video die Bill Viola voor de opera maakte en illustreert de kunstwerken en installaties voor de tentoonstelling in de serie Love/Death: The Tristan Project.

Bovendien vertelt het boek het verhaal van de opdracht die Gerard Mortier, die toen directeur van de Opera van Parijs was, had gegeven. Hij verle...