You must read this book before buying any artwork a written by the world's leading art-market economist Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially for one just starting out in the art market. The world's leading art market expert Magnus Resch explains the core principles of the art market and reveals the secrets of how to build and grow an art collection. He answers questions such as: What art should I invest in? Where do I start? Which gallery should I visit? Ho...

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Monet makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation.

Hardly any other epoch in art history has been marked by as many profound changes as the Late Gothic was in the fifteenth century. Inspired by Netherlandish role models, depictions of light and shadow, body and space, became increasingly more realistic. Everyday life found entry into the arts. With the invention of printing, images and texts were distributed to an extent previously unheard of. Artists such as Nicolaus Gerhaert and Martin Schongauer became widely known and influenced the devel...

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Douala, het economisch en cultureel centrum van Kameroen, is een van de belangrijkste steden van Centraal-Afrika. Het stedelijk karakter van Douala wordt gekenmerkt door nederzettingen, particuliere handelsnetwerken en spontaan gebruik van de publieke ruimte. Deze snel groeiende stad is de omgeving waarin doual'art - een onderzoekcentrum voor stedelijke ontwikkeling - sinds ruim zestien jaar actief is.Medeoprichters Marilyn Douala Bell en Didier Schaub zetten vaak kunst en cultuur in bij publ...

The Court for International Climate Crisis (CICC) is a more-than-human tribunal founded by writer, academic, lawyer, and activist Radha D'Souza and artist and propaganda researcher Jonas Staal in 2021. The aim of the CICC is to prosecute climate crimes committed by states and corporations, not only in the past and present, but also in the future. Central to this book is the first iteration of the project, commissioned and staged by Framer Framed in Amsterdam, during which public hearings were...

Beeldend kunstenaar Pii Daenen produceert al ruim 50 jaar sculpturen, installaties, video’s, foto’s, prints, artefacten, multiples, interieur- en meubelstukken. Hij haalt zijn inspiratie vooral uit de elementaire menselijke behoeftes en technologische ontwikkelingen en geeft met zijn kunst met humor commentaar op hoe wij hier als mens mee omgaan.

In 2012 begon Pii zijn werk te archiveren in FileMaker Pro. Zijn totale oeuvre is hierdoor een visuele encyclopedie geworden; een kunstwerk an s...

Accountable Temporary Expedients is a practice that challenges the ability of dancers to attend to multiple stimuli at once and instigate situations which embrace confusion, doubt and uncertainty. This work stands in response to the notion that dance urges to emancipate. Baldini’s current critique sees dance as being "stuck, gooey, a victim of its own habit and, so in love with itself, it does not recognise its limitations. It is self-seduced, self-sufficient, and self-indulgent. Dance is n...

Explore the rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes of Myanmar with the "Myanmar - Grayscale Coloring Book." This captivating collection offers 48 single-sided grayscale illustrations, each one showcasing the unique beauty and diversity of Myanmar's people and scenery.

Each page is a window into the daily life and stunning environments of this Southeast Asian gem, featuring detailed portraits of local people, their traditional attire, and the picturesque landscapes that define Myan...

Step into a celestial realm with "Zodiac Queens Vol 1," a captivating grayscale coloring book that brings the ethereal beauty of zodiac goddesses to your fingertips. This exquisite collection features 48 single-sided illustrations, each one a majestic portrayal of a goddess representing the twelve zodiac signs. Crafted with breathtaking detail, each image is a tribute to the mystical qualities and unique characteristics of each astrological sign.

From the fierce and confident Aries to the gen...