when you're in a pickle, this de-stressor stays by your side. squeeze it through the sour seasons.

2 x 4 inches

valid for all of life's sticky situations and bitter moments... also exists as a reminder that when you feel like shit, it is possible that you are just hungry. have a snack, squeeze a little stress out between your palms.

3 x 4 inches

collaboration between people i've loved and leah martha rosenberg, originally made for color factory NYC.

touched out? we feel you. (see what we did there?)

ward off intense fatigue by giving your body the breathing room it needs. we promise, it's allowed, and it's worth it!

3.5 x 7.75 inch door hanger. digitally printed on archival-quality card stock.

sometimes you need your people; sometimes you need your alone time. either way, we love you.

3.5 x 7.75 inch door hanger. digitally printed on archival-quality card stock.

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the volume foregrounds transculturalism over affiliation and contemporaneity over outdated categories, offering a more expansive understanding of indigenous creativity today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

this compendium presents the rich diversity of themes, ideas, concepts, and emotions surrounding two fundamental and iconic figures of modern mexico: painter frida kahlo and her husband, muralist diego rivera.

more than 300 images from the archives of the museo frida kahlo in mexico city offer readers a glimpse into kahlo’s distinctive wardrobe, the impressive collections of popular and pre-hispanic art she assembled with rivera, her connection with photography, and the history of la casa azul, her beloved blue home that now serves as the museum’s main building. this volume invites readers into frida kahlo’s world, exploring the legacy of an essential figure in 20th-century art and culture, both in her native mexico and around the globe.

frida kahlo (1907–54) began painting at the age of 18 after being immobilized for several months following a bus crash that left her permanently disabled. from then on, art became a profound source of healing and a powerful means of self-expression and cultural exploration. at the center of kahlo’s practice was her deep connection to mexican folk traditions, her committed political beliefs, and her complex relationship with her body, gender, and sexuality. a lifelong activist, kahlo died of a pulmonary embolism after participating in a demonstration against the cia’s invasion of guatemala.

published with tate.

in the period of radical change that was 1963–83, young black artists at the beginning of their careers confronted difficult questions about art, politics, and racial identity. how could they make art that was innovative, original, and formally and materially complex while also reflecting their concerns and experiences as black americans? soul of a nation surveys this crucial period in american art history, bringing to light previously neglected histories of 20th-century black artists, including sam gilliam, melvin edwards, jack whitten, william t. williams, howardina pindell, romare bearden, david hammons, barkley l. hendricks, senga nengudi, noah purifoy, faith ringgold, betye saar, charles white, and frank bowling.

the book features substantial essays by mark godfrey and zoe whitley, focusing on abstraction and figuration, respectively. it also explores the art-historical and social contexts of the era, with topics ranging from black feminism, africobra, and other artist-run groups to the role of museums in the debates of the period and visual art's relationship to the black arts movement. more than 170 artworks by these and many other artists are reproduced in full color.

2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the first use of the term "black power" by student activist stokely carmichael, as well as 50 years since the u.s. supreme court overturned the prohibition of interracial marriage. at this pivotal moment in the reassessment of african american art history, soul of a nation stands as a vital contribution to this important subject.

groundbreaking british youth culture and style magazine the face established the careers of generations of photographers, journalists, designers, and models. founded in 1980 in london by english journalist nick logan, it is known for its distinctive, radical, and of-the-minute design and its unflinching attitude. the magazine originally focused on music but branched into fashion and culture more widely, as well as encompassing political and social commentary. initially running from 1980 to 2004, its strong inclusive stance, bold design, and experimental approaches to photography still feel fresh and relevant today. in 2019, the magazine was relaunched for a new generation while staying true to logan's original vision.

this volume celebrates the ongoing legacy of the face in british art, design, and culture through some of the most iconic portraits from the magazine's first 25 years. it showcases striking portraits taken by the likes of miles aldridge, elaine constantine, corinne day, david lachapelle, and juergen teller. the photographs feature iconic figures including kate moss, annie lennox, kurt cobain, iggy pop, snoop dogg, david bowie, ewan mcgregor, madness, the clash, and kylie minogue. the book also includes selected covers and spreads from the original print magazine, complemented by words from key contributors to the original magazine.

published to accompany the eponymous exhibition at the national portrait gallery in london, this volume is a critical tool for understanding the astounding influence of the face on style photography, as well as the magazine's enduring impact on visual culture in britain and beyond.