Tabish Khan the @LondonArtCritic takes a break from exhibitions to recommend his best art books to read. Each comes with a ...

Read up on the hidden history of occult influences on modernism, French sign painters, the Finnish painter who bucked convention, incarcerated artists, and more.

These standout art books run the gamut—architectural deep dives, boundary-pushing contemporary art, fashion histories, experimental catalogs, and long-overdue monographs. Searching for a gift? These ...

As an avid reader of art books, I’m especially excited to dive into these titles—they promise to inspire, challenge and deepen our understanding of art and its enduring impact. Whether you’re drawn to ...

Our staff shared their favorite books on art of all time—from a gothic-tinged memoir by Sally Mann to a rollicking, research-rich portrait of the artist’s psyche across centuries. Gyula Benczur ...

In an art world defined by speed and spectacle, the most meaningful books invite us to pause, deepen our understanding and learn to see with greater clarity.

Ruth Asawa working on a piece on February 12, 1961 (artwork © 2025 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. / Artist Rights Society, NY, courtesy David Zwirner; image courtesy Fang ...

There have been many Studio Ghibli-related art books released over the years, but this compilation of background art in one huge volume is something else entirely. All that stuff aside, what this book ...