Joselyn is a Costarican engineer and artist who migrated to The Netherlands in 2020 in the middle of one of the biggest events of the century.

At the beginning of the lockdown when she and her family were separated because of the closed borders, she drew this book as a way to heal her mind of the unprecedented circumstances.

To Heal You and Heal Me is not just a coloring book, it is one of the most personal healing tools that the author could find in the middle of the storm.

Reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. This title gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display.

Painting isn't as hard as it looks. And it's fun. Whether you're a total beginner or have been painting for years, this indispensable guide cuts through the jargon and provides clear, practical advice and tips to help develop your skills. Techniques and ideas are described and explained, inspiring you to make your own great paintings. Addressing the fundamentals of painting with watercolour, oil and acrylic, the book encourages you to explore the limitless possibilities painting has to offer....

Er is een groeiend besef dat ons huidige economische systeem verantwoordelijk is voor de verslechtering van het milieu en de opwarming van de aarde. Dit bedreigt niet alleen de toekomstige welvaart van de mens, maar kan existentiële gevolgen hebben voor alle soorten op aarde. Dit boek verkent verschillende (socio-economische) toekomstperspectieven en onderzoekt hoe we onze relatie met de planeet kunnen herstellen. Het rijk geïllustreerde boek bevat een mix van essays, verhalen en gedichten ...

Slow Spatial Research: Chronicles of Radical Affection is a collection of essays about ‘Slow’ approaches to spatial practice and pedagogy from around the world. The book’s contributors are from twenty-two countries on five continents. Each one brings distinct philosophical and disciplinary approaches—from ‘spatial’ fields like architecture, sculpture, and installation, but also performative, somatic and/or dramaturgical practices—, exploring how we think about and engage with sp...

On the Necessity of Gardening tells the story of the garden as a rich source of inspiration. Over the centuries, artists, writers, poets and thinkers have each described, depicted and designed the garden in different ways. In medieval art, the garden was a reflection of paradise, a place of harmony and fertility, shielded from worldly problems. In the eighteenth century this image tilted: the garden became a symbol of worldly power and politics. The Anthropocene, the era in which man complete...

Helene Binet's architectural photography is here revealed in all its subtlety and quiet sensitivity.

As an art lover and connoisseur, journalist Eric Rinckhout lost his heart to the South of France. In this guide, he sets out to prove that when talking about art and culture, the region between Collioure and Menton can easily compete with Paris. This book is more than just a guide for visitors: it makes for an excellent, instructive and inspiring read for anyone who’s keen to learn more about the artists, writers, musicians and filmmakers who lived and worked in the South of France. Relying...

The idea that women are dangerous – individually or collectively – runs throughout history and across cultures. Behind this label lies a significant set of questions about the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women live today.

The Art of Being Dangerous offers many different images of women, some humorous, some challenging, some well-known, some forgotten, but all unique. In a dazzling variety of creative forms, artists and writers of diverse identities explo...