Andrea Kirsh reviews three art books that represent a incredible diversity in what's being published and by whom ..read more

In her holiday book roundup, Andrea Kirsh focuses on three books that show an incredible breadth of art book publishing this year. Art books are frequently beautiful objects and Andrea calls attention to their "object-ness" to remind us that they're for reading but they're much more than that as well ..read more

In Part 2 of her holiday books roundup, Andrea Kirsh reviews three works with socio-political heft ..read more

In Part 1 of her holiday book review postings, Andrea Kirsh shares the joys of imagery and writing in books about Florine Stettheimer and El Anatsui ..read more

Andrea Kirsh reviews two catalogs documenting and contextualizing exhibits of art by feminist artists of different eras and art genres ..read more

Morgan reviews "Mouth to Mouth," a suspenseful new novel by Antoine Wilson about told almost entirely through one conversation. When the narrator (a nameless struggling author) runs into an old acquaintance from UCLA (successful art dealer Jeff Cook) at the airport, Jeff confesses to saving a drowning man's life. When he learns the man's identity, renowned gallery owner Francis Arsenault, he becomes obsessed with determining if he is a "good person" worthy of being saved ..read more

Part two of Andrea Kirsh's annual round up of the best in art books is here, including two intriguing books: one on abstract art; the other on art world forgeries and hoaxes! These are great for those interested in 20th/ 21st century abstraction, or those who enjoy mysteries/ detective stories. Make sure to check out "Books for Holiday Giving, Part 1 ..read more

The holidays are nearly here, and so is Part 1 of Andrea Kirsh's annual round up of the best in art books, including an art book tour of historical artist homes and studios (including some local ones), a contemporary painting book for art loves of all kinds, and an enlightening look at 20th century art ..read more

Andrea Kirsh reviews "Alma Thomas; Everything is Beautiful," a catalog for the exhibition of the same name. Andrea says both the catalog and exhibition tell the under known history of Alma Thomas's life as an artist, educator, role model and inspiration to many. The traveling exhibition runs until Sept. 25, 2022; currently on view at Chrysler Museum of Art through Oct. 3, 2021. The catalog is available at the Museum or through Yale University Press ..read more

Andrea Kirsh reviews the first monograph on career of Raphael Montañez Ortiz- artist, educator, and founder of El Museo del Barrio in New York City. Andrea says that before this book was published, art historians failed to document Montañez Ortiz's diverse, inquisitive, and dynamic career ..read more