English edition of Dutch publication BRUEGHEL EN ZIJN TIJDGENOTEN (isbn 978 94 6262 315 6)

Mercy (Politics) derives from Zlatko Kopljar and Luc Tuymans’ two-person exhibition titled Mercy (December 22-February 23, Galerija Vartai, Vilnius, Lithuania). The book revolves around the politics in the artists’ work, as well as their political views. It consists of an extensive interview with each of the artists and a curatorial statement by Ory Dessau, the editor of the book and the curator of the exhibition mentioned above.

"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...

To accompany a landmark exhibition of the art of J.M.W. Turner, this book presents Turner as a pioneer painter of contemporary life, finding new ways to picture the momentous events and dizzying changes of modernisation.

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...

From hinterland to hotspot: How fashion designers, painters, and photographers met and boundlessly inspired each other on the Cote d'Azur starting in the early 20th century. Text in English, German and French.

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 ...

A delightful tour through the sensual side of fine art, from America's favourite sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer.