> About the cultural and emotional impact of the looting of art on the Jewish community in the Netherlands

> The book accompanies the exhibition Dispossessed at the Jewish Museum and National Holocaust Museum

The Jewish Cultural Quarter and the Rijksmuseum are organizing the exhibition Dispossessed, a major museum project on cultural property that was stolen by the Nazis from Jewish owners in the Netherlands, with a special focus on art, Jewish books and ritual objects.

The stories of Samuel ...

Axel and May Vervoordt believe in art’s intrinsic power to change lives and add perspectives to the past, present, and future. Their collection embodies this unique approach and includes more than 750 works, spanning geographies and periods and including pieces from archaeology to contemporary art. Their interests in questions about space, time, and concepts of the void form the basis of a collection that grew from an intuitive and untameable curiosity and genuine friendships with artists. ...

Innovative introduction to the iconic work of architect and designer Josef Hoffmann

The Viennese architect and ‘allround designer’ Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) is much more than just the founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This book offers a wide-ranging look at his oeuvre, which took shape over no less than sixty years.

The timeless beauty of Hoffmann’s creations demonstrates his importance not just as a historical figure, but as a source of inspiration for several generations.

Richly ...

We could no longer dance and I could not deliver some stickers I promised to get for my colleague Irina, who shares a workspace with me.

So, I sent them by post and added a drawing. 52 times and 2 more followed.

Dive into a magical realm with "Cute Little Fairies Vol 1," a delightful grayscale coloring book designed for those who cherish the whimsical world of fairies. This enchanting collection features 50 single-sided illustrations, each showcasing beautiful winged little fairies adorned in gorgeous flower dresses. These intricate drawings capture the delicate details of their floral attire and the gentle flutter of their wings, inviting colorists to bring each scene to life with their own palette ...

Experience the artistic genius of Vincent van Gogh in a unique way with the "Van Gogh Inspired Paintings - Grayscale Coloring Book." This exquisite collection of 51 single-sided grayscale illustrations is inspired by the masterpieces of one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art.

Each page in this coloring book is a tribute to Van Gogh's vibrant style and emotional intensity. From the swirling skies of "Starry Night" to the vivid blooms of "Sunflowers," these illustrati...

Dive into the whimsical world of "The Secret Life of a Mouse," a charming grayscale coloring book that brings to life the delightful and humorous antics of a little mouse in a big world. This enchanting book contains 43 single-sided illustrations, each capturing the mouse in various anthropomorphic activities that ignite the imagination and tickle the funny bone. Ideal for relaxation and creative expression, "The Secret Life of a Mouse" is a perfect gift for coloring enthusiasts of all ages. ...

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...

This concise book contains all you'll ever need to know about perspective drawing. In twenty masterfully organized chapters, from simple to complex, the author explains the basics and not-so-basics of perspective drawing. He includes suggestions on how to make your drawings a lot simpler, drawing methods for observation and space division, a "Remember" section at the end of each chapter in which he summarizes the most important information and principles presented in that chapter, and a "Prob...