the glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselvesâ with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist lisa congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. profiles, interviews, and essays from womenâ including vera wang, laura ingalls wilder, julia child, cheryl strayed, and many moreâ who've found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in congdon's signature style. the perfect gift for women of all ages, a glorious freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.

almost lost arts features the stories of 20 artisans who have devoted their lives to preserving traditional techniques. from globe-makers and book-menders to cassette tape manufacturers and neon sign makers, the profiled artisans represent a diverse mix of media, ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds. gorgeous photographs reveal these craftspeople’s studios from places like oaxaca, kyoto, milan, and tennessee.

• each maker is accompanied by an in-depth profile telling their story
• features two essays that discuss the challenges and rewards of engaging deeply with the past
• an inspiration to makers, collectors, and history lovers

almost lost arts is a celebration of tactile beauty and a tribute to human ingenuity. this book takes readers in-depth with each artisan and explores how people around the world are saving traditional arts from obscurity. a visual delight and an inspirational read for anyone who treasures handmade goods: collectors, makers, and those who dream of quitting their office jobs and learning a craft. the perfect gift for artists, makers, collectors, crafters, fans of vintage ephemera, history lovers, trivia buffs, travelers, parents, and millennials.

published with big ndn press.

this landmark volume brings together a dynamic group of native north american contemporary artists, musicians, filmmakers, choreographers, architects, writers, photographers, designers, and more. conceived by renowned artist jeffrey gibson, who is of mississippi choctaw and cherokee descent, an indigenous present presents an increasingly visible and expanding landscape of indigenous creative practice.

the book centers individual artistic practices while acknowledging shared histories, creating a visual experience that highlights diverse approaches to concept, form, and medium. through themes of connection, influence, conversation, and collaboration, an indigenous present emphasizes the complexity and breadth of contemporary indigenous expression.

the volume foregrounds transculturalism over affiliation and contemporaneity over outdated categories, offering a more expansive understanding of indigenous creativity today.

arte popular features 100 pieces from rex may's extensive collection of exquisite hand-crafted objects from all over mexico.

coming from the reputable mexican museum, this volume demonstrates the dramatic power of folk art.

this bilingual volume provides a veritable treasure trove of discoveries for the curious reader.

• features bold and atmospheric photographs
• includes scholarly essays that delve into the collection's origins and significance
• a visual treat for lovers of mexican art, craft, and visual culture 

the rex may collection–bequeathed to the mexican museum by the legendary 39-mile-drive sign designer–demonstrates the dramatic power of folk art.

this publication is dedicated solely to the early and canonical body of work by american artist carrie mae weems (born 1953). the 20 photographs and 14 text panels that make up kitchen table series tell the story of one woman’s life, unfolding within the intimate setting of her kitchen. the kitchen, one of the primary spaces of domesticity and a traditional domain of women, becomes the backdrop for exploring relationships—with lovers, children, friends—and the evolving sense of self through moments of strength, vulnerability, distance, tenderness, and solitude.

as weems describes it, this work explores “the battle around the family ... monogamy ... and between the sexes.” weems herself serves as the protagonist of the series, while the woman she portrays also represents a broader archetype. kitchen table series seeks to reposition and reimagine possibilities for women and people of color, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and, in the artist’s words, “unrequited love.”

widely considered one of the most influential living american artists, new york–based photographer and multimedia artist carrie mae weems (born 1953) has developed a practice celebrated for its exploration of cultural identity, power dynamics, intimacy, and social justice. through a body of work that challenges prevailing representations of race, gender, and class, weems examines the ways history and identity are shaped by visual culture.

defined by her use of photography, installation, film, and performance, her remarkably diverse and groundbreaking oeuvre questions dominant ideologies and historical narratives perpetuated through mass media. published in conjunction with her solo exhibitions at barbican art gallery london and kunstmuseum basel, this book brings together a selection of weems’ own writings, lectures, and conversations for the first time, offering personal insight into themes including the consequences of power, artistic appropriation, and the construction of history.

carrie mae weems has often confronted the uncomfortable truths of racism and race relations over the course of her nearly 40-year career. in The Shape of Things, she focuses her unflinching gaze at what she describes as the circus-like quality of contemporary american political life. for this new work, weems created a seven-part film projected onto a cyclorama―a panoramic-style cylindrical screen that dates to the 19th century―where she addresses the turmoil of current events in the United States and the “long march forward.”

drawing on news and tv footage from the civil rights era to today, elements of previous films such as the madding crowd (2017) and new film projects that bring us into our tumultuous present, the films in The Shape of Things combine documentary directness with poetic rhythm to create an enveloping experience.

carrie mae weems (born 1953) has received numerous awards, grants and fellowships, and is represented in public and private collections around the world, including the metropolitan museum of art, new york; the museum of fine arts, houston; and the museum of modern art and the museum of contemporary art, los angeles. weems lives in brooklyn and syracuse, new york.

from the onset of her career, charlotte perriand was a maverick who believed in good design as a force for the betterment of society. many young designers would have been discouraged by a rejection from le corbusier’s studio, but when the renowned architect told her there was no place for a female furniture designer, perriand became even more determined to prove her abilities as an artist. under le corbusier, and long after leaving his studio, perriand’s contributions to furniture design and architecture demonstrated a unique sensitivity to the organic beauty of nature as well as the egalitarian possibilities of the machine age. her left-wing populist politics influenced much of her work, from modular furniture systems to major architectural projects.

this monograph explores perriand’s most celebrated interiors, original furniture designs, and architectural projects, as well as previously unpublished sketchbooks that offer new insight into her creative process and her lasting place in design history.

charlotte perriand (1903–99) experienced her first major breakthrough with le bar sous le toit, a 1927 interior design project that anticipated the elegant minimalism and utilitarian qualities that would define her later work. although she is perhaps best known today for her early chaise longue designs, perriand also developed plans for major buildings across europe and contributed interior designs to le corbusier’s unité d’habitation. she worked in locations as diverse as tokyo, rio de janeiro, and london in pursuit of creating accessible, human-centered design.

chinatown pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six chinatowns. andria lo and valerie luu have been interviewing and photographing chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and instagram, chinatown pretty, since 2014. chinatown pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances.

photos span chinatowns in san francisco, oakland, los angeles, chicago, new york city, and vancouver.

the style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing.

tracing the rich tradition of chinese patchwork art in domestic and rural spaces, from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations.

this book, chromotherapia: the feel-good color photography, offers genuine relief from the black-and-white world. often dismissed and not always taken seriously, color photography has nevertheless allowed artists to expand their palettes and “paint” through the lens. many have moved beyond the medium’s documentary associations to explore the shared roots of image and imagination, drawing inspiration from movements such as surrealism and pop art.

famed italian visual artist and curator maurizio cattelan and curator sam stourdzé offer a new reading of the history of color photography, tracing its evolution from the 20th century into the 21st through the work of more than 20 artists. together, these photographs lead viewers into vibrant, unexpected, and richly colored worlds. from sunny yellow and azure blue to bright red and bubbly orange, the book celebrates the expressive power of color through the lenses of some of the most influential names in photography.

photographers include: yevonde middleton, harold edgerton, erwin blumenfeld, walter chandoha, william wegman, hiro, guy bourdin, alex prager, juno calypso, adrienne raquel, miles aldridge, ouka leele, hassan hajjaj, ruth ossai, pierre et gilles, sandy skoglund, martin parr, arnold odermatt, maurizio cattelan, and pierpaolo ferrari.

dream baby dream showcases the photography of los angeles-based award-winning photographer, director, and designer jimmy marble.

this bright and tactile book is filled with marble's fresh, sun-drenched photography alongside handwritten text from the photographer himself.

dream baby dream features fashion and lifestyle photographs of models and celebrities, including ariana grande and amy adams.

• the first monograph on the work of jimmy marble
• unique, quirky, and fashion-forward
• images capture the vibe of sunny southern california
• bound in an orange textured paper with an inset portrait, dream baby dream has a vivid and tactile appeal dream baby dream is a whimsical celebration of marble's colorful aesthetic and fashion sensibility.

his unique sense of pattern and color evokes a distinctly youthful and sunny southern california aesthetic.

this large-format book includes 30 removable posters designed by Black creatives from around the world. featuring artwork by artists such as london-based muralist lakwena and south africa-based huston wilson, the posters range from bold illustrations to typographic designs. each piece celebrates positivity, hope, and strength through the unique lenses of emerging and established Black creatives. curated by designer tré seals, the collection highlights Black as a vibrant and multifaceted palette, embracing every color and form of light. perfect for framing or gifting.

everything she touched recounts the incredible life of the american sculptor ruth asawa.

this is the story of a woman who wielded imagination and hope in the face of intolerance and who transformed everything she touched into art. in this compelling biography, author marilyn chase brings asawa's story to vivid life. she draws on asawa's extensive archives and weaves together many voices—family, friends, teachers, and critics—to offer a complex and fascinating portrait of the artist.

born in california in 1926, ruth asawa grew from a farmer's daughter to a celebrated sculptor. she survived adolescence in the world war II japanese-american internment camps and attended the groundbreaking art school at black mountain college.

a new york magazine 2021 holiday gift guide pick. a mother stitches a few lines of prayer into a bedcover for her son serving in the union army during the civil war. a formerly enslaved african american woman creates a quilt populated by biblical figures alongside celestial events. A quilted lady liberty, george washington and abraham lincoln mark the resignation of richard nixon. these are just a few of the diverse and sometimes hidden stories of the american experience told by quilts and bedcovers from the collection of the museum of fine arts, boston.

spanning more than 400 years, the 58 works of textile art in this book express the personal narratives of their makers and owners and connect to broader stories of global trade, immigration, industry, marginalization, and territorial and cultural expansion.

artists include: faith ringgold, sanford biggers, irene williams, bisa butler, harry tyler, harriet powers, marie d. webster, marguerite zorach, dorothy phillips haagensen, rachel cary george, florence peto, creola pettway, susan hoffman, molly upton, nancy crasco, agusta agustsson, edward larson, michael james, virginia jacobs and carla hemlock.