"Bird Whisperer" is an enchanting grayscale coloring book designed for those who find beauty in the wild and the inked. Within its pages, it holds 55 stunning illustrations that merge the art of tattoos with the grace of avian creatures, creating a serene and intricate world waiting to be brought to life through color. Each page showcases a unique portrait of tattooed women or men, their bodies adorned with detailed ink that tells a story as rich and complex as the birds that accompany them. ...

This book is about bodies. About how bodies traverse the familiar surroundings of one's home or move along the familiar routes of everyday life, but also about the relation of bodies to the public space. On another level, the book shows what the meaning of artistic research can be. Research tells of experiments and experiences, collections and vistas gained by the researcher during the course of the research. This book shows that any good (artistic) research creates futures.

The book stages...

A cutting-edge illustrated survey of 75 contemporary tattoo artists from around the world who are pushing the boundaries of their art form

Fascinated by awareness and ignorance, visual artist Anna Püschel began collecting definitions of words related to knowledge from a broad range of sources, from medieval texts to modern dictionaries. While some are objectively true and others are questionable, she nevertheless gathered the various definitions in this volume, a work that redefines referencing while juxtaposing French poetry with conspiracy theories, political essays, and recipes. Regardless of their origin, the definitions im...

In a pivotal moment in the development of the arts and the sciences, Pieter Bruegel painted The Blind Leading the Blind (1568), a major work that embodies the transition from the medieval to the humanist mind. In The Blind Leading the Blind, Bruegel ascribed a different treatment to the fi gures and the landscape. I will show how Bruegel applied a white preparation underneath the human fi gures and not beneath the earthy ground surrounding the blind men. In doing so, he physically placed the ...

The complex history and contested borders that shaped the countries of former Yugoslavia provide the stage on which Croatian-born Lana Mesic´ (NL) weaves new, personal narratives, examining the role and meaning of the enemy image in her fragmented childhood and how this history echoes upon this day. In light of recent political developments in Europe, the book encourages us to reflect on our own experiences. By bringing these to light, it helps to counter the nationalist narratives that domi...

> About the cultural and emotional impact of the looting of art on the Jewish community in the Netherlands

> The book accompanies the exhibition Dispossessed at the Jewish Museum and National Holocaust Museum

The Jewish Cultural Quarter and the Rijksmuseum are organizing the exhibition Dispossessed, a major museum project on cultural property that was stolen by the Nazis from Jewish owners in the Netherlands, with a special focus on art, Jewish books and ritual objects.

The stories of Samuel ...

Dive into a magical realm with "Cute Little Fairies Vol 1," a delightful grayscale coloring book designed for those who cherish the whimsical world of fairies. This enchanting collection features 50 single-sided illustrations, each showcasing beautiful winged little fairies adorned in gorgeous flower dresses. These intricate drawings capture the delicate details of their floral attire and the gentle flutter of their wings, inviting colorists to bring each scene to life with their own palette ...

Places we've been before, but never seen before

Step into the enchanting world of Elian Bittencourt, a maestro since his early years, weaving musical tales with his inseparable companion — his guitar. In the symphony of his success, the guitar isn't just an instrument; it's the key to a world that unfolds with each note.

Elian's creative spirit knows no bounds. With over 500 compositions, he paints sonic landscapes that resonate with a unique blend of talent, technique, and refined sensitivity. His music isn't just heard; it's experience...