"Masked Warriors" provides new insights into the approach of form, function and meaning of the Japanese armor masks. The diversity and the connections with existing mask disciplines, especially nō masks, shows us that the Japanese armor masks form an integral part within the Japanese mask culture. This study also shows that nō-masks have been of much greater influence on the development of armour masks (menpō) than previously understood.

It is comprehensive display of artefacts illustratin...

This publication brings together two internationally acclaimed painters in an exceptional visual dialogue. By exploring the paths of mystery in his paintings, Magritte laid the foundations for the art of Folon, who constantly ventured into the realms of poetry. Where Magritte advocated the mystery emanating from everyday life, Folon opted for a dreamlike, stylised approach. Folon substitutes Magritte's pigeon with a simple bird drawn with a single line. Instead of the surrealist's clearly out...

English edition of Dutch publication MEESTER VAN ELSLOO (isbn 978 94 6262 218 0).

Exhibition at Bonnefantenmuseum, Maastricht.

With more than 3,000 titles in almost 14,000 volumes, the 1920s Japanese book donation to the University of Leuven/Louvain is an invaluable time capsule of near-forgotten pre-modern culture and knowledge in Japan. This book combines an attractively illustrated overview of the history of the donation, thus giving the reader fascinating insights into the vibrant 1920s in Japan, its politics, society, and popular culture, with detailed descriptions of a careful selection of 100 pre-modern Japane...

Sculpting the Senses biedt een overzicht van Iris van Herpens werk van de afgelopen 16 jaar. Het toont niet alleen de meest iconische designs, maar exploreert op een dieper niveau ook haar toekomstgerichte visie op mode. Aan de hand van 100 jurken wordt duidelijk hoe zeer de ontwerpster onze visie op 'Haute Couture' uitdaagt. Dit boek dompelt je onder in het zintuiglijke universum van van Herpen en verenigt mode, hedendaagse kunst, design en wetenschap aan de hand van negen thema’s die ...

Published in conjunction with an exhibition at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, this catalogue is about the creative power of change that is needed to face global issues and threats, now more than ever. Based on three key topics that are increasingly urgent in today's societies - scarcity, conflict, and unanimity - the presentation aims to inspire people to look at these social issues through the eyes of creative thinkers. Projects by some 50 national and international designers an...

English edition of the Dutch publication MARIA MAGDALENA (isbn 978 94 6262 324 8)

English edition of Dutch publication VERVLOGEN - GEUREN EN KLEUREN IN DE ZEVENTIENDE EEUW (isbn 978 94 6262 323 1)

In this book, three famous, late nineteenth-century artists take centre stage: Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) and Henri Le Fauconnier (1881-1945). They played a crucial role in the genesis of the Bergen School. The works of these great masters are juxtaposed with the oeuvres of the very first Bergen School artists: Leo Gestel, Gerrit Willem van Blaaderen, Else Berg, Mommie Schwarz, Dirk Filarski, Arnout Colnot and the Wiegman brothers. This book paints a new and more ...

Artist Antonio López (b. 1936) is a true phenomenon in Spain, the country of his birth, where he is hailed as the ‘greatest living realist artist’. His work is diverse. The Master of Spanish Realism not only chooses a whole range of subjects for his paintings, drawings and sculptures, he also uses a range of materials.

López’s artistic practice is characterised by an extremely detailed procedure. To him, the painting process is a way of exploring the world. López manages to flawlessl...