An essential guide to the multifarious and increasingly connected world of global art from 1900 to today.

‘If you want to know how we know what we know about dinosaurs, read this book!’ Steve Brusatte

A thought-provoking dissection of the ways in which the production and consumption of food have become harmful to our personal, societal and environmental health.

An accessible, wide-ranging exploration of the effects of neoliberal globalization on the economy, culture and politics of nation states and individuals

From the 40000-years-old painted caves at Lascaux and the medieval cloth trade to the synthetic chemistry of modern times, colour making has been central to our lives. This book surveys the history of dyes and pigments, the invention of new colours, and the industries that fuelled them.

An impeccably researched and inspiring insight into the evolution of jewellery through the ages, explored through sumptuous photography of pieces drawn from the V&A’s outstanding collection.