ArtSpam Favourites: January 2021
So, I realise that, with lockdown, every museum and cultural hub in London is closed. But, that doesn't mean that I can’t bamboozle everyone with my signature #ArtSpam. In this case, I’m doing it with some of my favourite books on Art and Design. These books are beautiful. However, in the digital age, these books are now destined to the realm of ‘Coffee Table Books’ - strictly for decorative purposes. I even saw on Architectural Digest that some people even brought books on art and design simply for the aesthetic; because they worked well with the colour scheme of their house or room. A lot of work, time and effort went into the creation of these books and I think they should be appreciated for the masterpieces that they are! I have tried to link in to where you can find and buy these books, but unfortunately a few of them are out of print! Therefore, without much ado, here are my January top ten favourite books on Art and Design.
Alexander McQueen, accompanying book to the stunning exhibition ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ at the V&A, Edited by Claire Wilcox 2015
Artemisia, accompanying book to the stunning exhibition ‘Artemisia’ at The National Gallery. Edited by Letizia Treves 2020
Christian Dior, accompanying book to the stunning exhibition ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ at the V&A. Edited by Oriole Cullen and Connie Karol Burks. Photography by Laziz Hamani 2019
Hollywood Costume, accompanying book to the stunning exhibition at the V&A. Edited by Deborah Nadoolman Landis 2012
A World History Of Art, 3rd Ed. a fantastic compendium and resource for every History of Art student. Edited by Hugh Honour and John Fleming 1984, 1991
Rembrandt and The Bible. Composed by Hidde Hoekstra, translated by Tony Langham and Plym Peters 1990.
The Shogun Inheritance, accompanying book to the BBC series of the same name. Michael Macintyre 1981
Angkor: The Hidden Glories by Michael Freeman and Roger Warner 1990
The Treasures of Childhood: ‘Books, Toys and Games from the Opie Collection’ by Iona and Robert Opie and Brian Brian Alderson 1989
The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army, accompanying book to the stunning exhibition at The British Museum. Edited by Jane Portal and Hiromi Kiroshita 2007