angela lomenzo combines stunning photography and powerful real stories documented from interviews with a diverse group of accomplished women that encourages us to dig deep into our own creative lives!

this beautifully designed clothbound book brings together the 'Palabrarmas' series by the chilean-born artist, poet and activist cecilia vicuña (born 1948).

images of these works―each a powerful juxtaposition of color, poetry and politics―appear alongside new essays and historical references chosen with the artist. palabrarmas, a neologism that translates to "word weapons" or "word arms," imagine new ways of seeing language. taking the form of collages, silkscreens, drawings, poems, fabric banners, cutouts, mixed-media installations and street actions, vicuña’s palabarmas bring together her work in poetry, activism and visual art. each one unpacks and deconstructs single words to reveal other words hiding within them, allowing new meanings to emerge.

the artist began making these visual anagrams while in exile in london and bogotá after the pinochet-led coup of 1973 in chile, and has always seen them as a form of liberation―as a way to "open up minds by opening up words," as she puts it. the palabarmas have taken on new relevance in today’s political climate, and appeared on the streets during chile’s 2019 revolution as protest signs. this book presents a range of palabrarmas in color for the first time, with new essays by mónica de la torre, carla macchiavello, cecilia vicuña and jeanne gerrity, and reprinted texts by rené daumal, robert randall and simón rodríguez.

an exploration of the visual corollary to didion’s life and work and the feeling that each generates in her admirers, detractors and critics―including artists from helen lundeberg to diane arbus, betye saar to maren hassinger, vija celmins and andy warhol.

arranged chronologically, the book highlights didion's fascination with the two coasts that made her. as a Westerner transplanted to new york, didion was able to look at her native land, its mores and fixed rules of behavior, with the loving and critical eyes of a daughter who got out and went back. and from her new york perch, didion was able to observe the political scene more closely, writing trenchant pieces about clinton, el salvador and most searingly the central park five.

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.

the offbeat sari celebrates these innovations in sari design, with photography of pieces by leading contemporary designers. commissioned essays by notable indian writers such as pragya agarwal and sonia faleiro explore ideas such as gender fluidity, politics, sustainability, female empowerment and the self-image of india, alongside interviews with the designers whose work illustrates each theme.

can crochet explain the complexities of non-euclidean geometry? how does the 1804 jacquard loom relate to modern computing? radical fiber celebrates the overlap between art, science, interdisciplinary creativity and collaborative learning.

for centuries, fiber arts have influenced sciences as diverse as digital technology, mathematics, neuroscience, medicine and more. radical fiber explores this relationship through contemporary art and historical artifacts that address five key themes: shape, machine, body, brain and community. how did the accidental discovery of synthetic mauveine dye in 1856 pave the way for modern pharmaceuticals while also generating toxic waste? why do we respond differently to a woven photograph than a printed one? these and other questions reframe the fiber/science intersection and ask how the medium can be used to improve our world for the future.

the rosa candle from village apothecary is woodsy, intimate, and a new age twist on a classic scent profile. it is the ultimate rose fragrance for people that usually hate rose.

woc-owned and located in birmingham, alabama, village apothecary candles are hand-poured into reusable jars with lead-free wicks, 100% natural coconut wax, and quality fragrance oils; and they are always made phthalate and cruelty-free.

scent notes |

top: coriander, rose water
middle: sandalwood, guaiac wood, light musk
bottom: african violet, rosewood

9oz: 60-65 hour total burn time

4oz: 15 hours

theorists and artists from jack halberstam to peter rehberg consider the fruitful cross-pollination of video, punk, queerness and gender politics

since the 1970s, the medium of video has been closely associated with subcultural and countercultural movements. art and music videos in particular have showed great subversive potential, as artists and musicians use the medium to explore and transgress social norms and gender stereotypes. the essays in this publication consider artistic strategies in the context of the history of punk and its offshoots, combining scholarly opinions from the fields of art history, queer theory, media studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies and cultural studies alongside field reports from the practice of alternative archives and visual essays.

authors include: kathrin dreckmann, marina grzinic, jack halberstam, josefine hetterich, angela mcrobbie, jennifer ramme, peter rehberg, marion schulze, elfi vomberg and katharina wiedlack.

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by emma yau, raina lampkins-fielder, rebecca bray

a wide-ranging survey of black art in the american south, from thornton dial and nellie mae rowe to the quilters of gee's bend

for generations, black artists from the american south have forged a unique art tradition. working in near isolation from established practices, they have created masterpieces in clay, driftwood, roots, soil, and recycled and cast-off objects that articulate america's painful past--the inhuman practice of enslavement, the cruel segregationist policies of the jim crow era and institutionalized racism. their works respond to issues ranging from economic inequality, oppression and social marginalization to sexuality, the influence of place and ancestral memory.
among the sculptures, paintings, reliefs and drawings included here--the majority from the souls grown deep foundation in atlanta--are works by thornton dial, lonnie holley, ronald lockett, hawkins bolden, bessie harvey, charles williams, mary t. smith, purvis young, mose tolliver, nellie nae rowe, mary lee bendolph, marlene bennett jones, martha jane pettway, loretta pettway and henry and georgia speller. also featured are the celebrated quiltmakers of gee's bend, alabama, and work from the neighboring communities of rehoboth and alberta.

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by: taylor bruce

wildsam field guides: american south leads travelers into the most authentic experience of this american region, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. contributors include social justice activist bryan stevenson, pitmaster flora payne, poet beth ann fennely, jazz band leader ben jaffe, fishing guide moe newman and writer daniel wallace, among others. topics in the handsome volume include bourbon, literature, civil rights history, alabama folk art, barbecue icons, tabasco, florida springs, herschel walker, recording studios and more.

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by: jennifer justus (author), taylor elliott bruce (editor)

journey into the heart of alabama with travel, cultural and historical guidance from locals and experts. wildsam's field guide to alabama includes a special section focused on the state's extraordinary musical heritage, and also delves into football, folk art, food and drink and the best destinations for modern travelers.

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by: taylor bruce (editor), jess ruliffson  (illustrator)

wildsam field guides: gulf coast leads travelers along the marshes, shorelines, and beaches of louisiana, alabama, mississippi and florida with guidance from trusted locals and seafood experts.

*paperback

the palo santal air + linen mist from village apothecary features a clean + odor neutralizing base paired with their top-selling candle scents. the thick glass bottle and fine mister offer an elevated fragrance spray that compliments your space. you can use these on bed linens, in the air, in the car, even on your clothes as a personal fragrance. 

woc-owned and located in birmingham, alabama, village apothecary candles are hand-poured into reusable jars with lead-free wicks, 100% natural coconut wax, and quality fragrance oils; and they are always made phthalate and cruelty-free.

scent notes |

top: bergamot, amyris, palo santo wood
middle: cardamom, warm cashmere, iris
bottom: teakwood, smoked cedar, leather

4 oz. glass spray

the manuka honey & bergamot air + linen mist from village apothecary features a clean + odor neutralizing base paired with their top-selling candle scents. the thick glass bottle and fine mister offer an elevated fragrance spray that compliments your space. you can use these on bed linens, in the air, in the car, even on your clothes as a personal fragrance. 

woc-owned and located in birmingham, alabama, village apothecary candles are hand-poured into reusable jars with lead-free wicks, 100% natural coconut wax, and quality fragrance oils; and they are always made phthalate and cruelty-free.

scent notes |

top: bergamot, sugar cane, grapefruit zest
middle: cocoa butter, tonka bean
bottom: musk, cedarwood

4 oz. glass spray

the idlewild co. smiley notebook is the perfect notebook to  jot down your thoughts, ideas, and to-do lists. featuring a playful design of yellow smiley faces, this notebook is sure to bring a bit of happiness to your everyday routine. it is the perfect size for toting to work, class, or the office. it features hand-painted wraparound artwork, and gold foil detailing on the covers. 120 ruled interior pages keep all of your notes organized and handy.

6″ x 8″

made in the united states.

the idlewild co. rainbow check notebook duo is the perfect notebook to jot down your thoughts, ideas, and to-do lists. featuring a playful design of rainbow check, this notebook is sure to bring a bit of happiness to your everyday routine. contrasting color smyth sewn bindings add a fun touch, while letting you open these notebooks perfectly flat for writing with ease. with 48 lined interior pages, these is the perfect addition to your home office or workspace! 

2 coordinating notebooks, 48 pages each, lined, 7" x 8.5″

made in the united states.

the idlewild co. have a nice day sticky note cube feature a full color hand-painted designs that wrap around the entire cube. each of the 720 notes are blank for your (nearly endless) note-taking pleasure.

3.25" x 3.25" x 3.25"

the idlewild co. evil eye trinket dish is the perfect catchall for your nightstand or dresser. white ceramic is adorned with their colorful, hand-painted designs, and they lined the edge in metallic gold for added flair. perfectly packaged in plastic-free gift boxes, pretty enough to give without wrapping! 

3.75″ round dish