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‘The Militant Muse’ documents what it meant to be young, ambitious and female in the context of an avant-garde movement defined by celebrated men whose educational, philosophical and literary backgrounds were often quite different from those of their younger lovers and companions. Focusing on the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Whitney Chadwick charts five intense, far-reaching female friendships among the Surrealists to show how Surrealism, female friendship and the experiences of war, loss and trauma shaped individual women’s transitions from beloved muses to mature artists. Her vivid account includes the fascinating story of Claude Cahun and Suzanne Malherbe’s subversive activities in occupied Jersey, as well as the experiences of Lee Miller and Valentine Penrose at the frontline.
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The BBC Proms Guide is the official companion to the world’s greatest classical music festival.
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Like a comforting sip of tea amidst life’s chaos, these delightful illustrations celebrate the small joys of existence.
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‘All Things Considered’ is an exploration of the relationship we have with our home, a joyful celebration of individuality and an uplifting collection of interiors that mix prints, patterns, textures, colour and style with gusto to create a happy space. From bold global prints to modern graphics and cleverly deployed vintage and contemporary finds, readers will be galvanised to create surroundings that speak to them. Filled with interviews and stunning pictures of the homes of artists, designers and creatives that place a curated sense of personality above all else, ‘All Things Considered’ proves our homes are self-portraits of creative, individual style and spaces to play and experiment to bring about feelings of joy and happiness.
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Few artists’ letters are as self-revelatory as Vincent van Gogh’s. From the humanistic inspiration behind The Potato Eaters to his long-time obsession with painting the vision that eventually became ‘The Starry Night’, the letters in this selection paint an intense personal narrative of his artistic development and creative process across the years. They reveal a man of great spiritual and emotional depths who – in his own words – did everything ‘for art and for life itself’.
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Here is a work devoted to the art and design of Vanessa Bell, a central figure in the internationally popular Bloomsbury group. The painter Vanessa Bell initiated a step change in modern British art, bringing the bright palette and bold stylization of the Parisian avant-garde to London. She was a central figure in the Bloomsbury group, alongside members of her family and close circle including Virginia Woolf, Clive Bell and Duncan Grant. This book explores Bell’s radical approach to art and life through her paintings and designs for interiors, gardens, book jackets and more, bringing her work out of the shadow of her male contemporaries while celebrating her collaborative approach.
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Playful, keen eyed, ever curious, David Hockney is one of our greatest living artists. Tied to its major 2025 exhibition, this book charts an extraordinarily creative life through images and text. The artworks chosen reflect Hockney’s key themes and preoccupations over the decades, from his early life in Bradford and London through the California era and his later years in Bridlington, Yorkshire, and Normandy, France. Several of the chapters are arranged thematically, ranging from still life and portraits to his much-loved landscapes and stunning designs for opera. A final chapter explores Hockney’s engagement with digital art, particularly on the iPad. Throughout, we see the endless inventiveness, curiosity and creativity that have characterized Hockney’s work over eight decades.
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An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glassware, ceramics and textiles
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Here is a thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the origins of mark making to art’s pivotal role in culture today. Why did our ancestors make art? What did art mean to them and what does their art mean for us today? Why is art even important at all? Charlotte Mullins brings art to life by focusing on those who made it, from teenage prodigies to nonagenarians. This little history introduces us to overlooked artists, busts a few art history myths, and celebrates global networks of art, from Japan and India to South America and the Middle East. Mullins shows us the first artworks ever made and early masterpieces such as the Terracotta Army and Nok sculptures. She tells the story of the Renaissance, from Giotto to Michelangelo, and introduces us to subsequent leading artists such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Rembrandt, and Hokusai.
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The bestselling book of conversations between David Hockney and art critic Martin Gayford as they explore the nature of creativity.
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Discover the extraordinary journey of British design through eight decades of innovation, influence and impact, as the Design Council’s legacy unfolds from postwar recovery to shaping a sustainable future.
