Top Art Collections and Exhibition Catalogs

The best Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions includes All the Beauty: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Hardcover), Louvre Museum: A Journey of Discovery, John Derian Picture Book II [Hardcover] and many others as mentioned below.

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All the Beauty: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Hardcover)

  • New York Times bestseller
  • Best books of the year recognition
  • Unique perspective from a former museum guard
  • Explores treasures from Egypt to Rome
  • Insightful memoir about art and community
  • Celebrates the beauty of museum life
  • Captivating storytelling with emotional depth
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  • Price Range: $15.99
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Louvre Museum: A Journey of Discovery

  • Discover the Louvre's hidden treasures and stories.
  • Intimate exploration by former NY Times correspondent.
  • Uncover legendary and overlooked artworks together.
  • Meet curators and craftsmen behind museum's magic.
  • Blend of journalism, travelogue, history, and memoir.
  • 53 stunning black-and-white photographs included.
  • Fall in love with the world's greatest museum.
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  • Price Range: $26.99
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John Derian Picture Book II [Hardcover]

  • Second installment of John Derian's iconic series.
  • Features 375 extraordinary vintage images.
  • Celebrates nature, portraits, and breathtaking landscapes.
  • Oversized format enhances visual impact and artistry.
  • Perfect gift book for art and design lovers.
  • Continues Derian's legacy in home goods and art.
  • Combines commerce and art in stunning presentation.
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  • Price Range: $45.42
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David Hockney: A Bigger Picture (Hardcover, 256 Pages)

  • Stunning book on David Hockney's life.
  • Published with Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris.
  • Features expert contributions from art historians.
  • Large-format with lavish illustrations and photographs.
  • Explores Hockney's artistic styles and themes.
  • Includes chapters on technology and creativity.
  • Appeals to global fans of Hockney's work.
  • Price Range: $60.00
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All the Beauty in the World (Hardcover)

  • New York Times bestseller.
  • Portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Author spent a decade as a museum guard.
  • Explores art's emotional and cultural significance.
  • Highlights relationships between guards and artworks.
  • Describes hidden treasures and museum's unique atmosphere.
  • Celebrated by major publications and readers alike.
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  • Price Range: $17.09
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The Louvre: Complete Painting Collection [Hardcover]

  • Comprehensive collection of 3,022 Louvre paintings.
  • Includes works by renowned artists and masters.
  • Organized into four main painting collections.
  • Detailed commentary by art historians included.
  • Stunning slipcased edition for collectors.
  • Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts.
  • Experience masterpieces from home effortlessly.
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  • Price Range: $37.50
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Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper (1 Book, 128 Pages)

  • Explores Rothko's unique paintings on paper.
  • Features nearly one hundred rarely displayed works.
  • Challenges traditional definitions of painting.
  • Accompanies Rothko's first major exhibition in forty years.
  • Offers new insights into his artistic practice.
  • Beautifully illustrated with high-quality reproductions.
  • Essential for Rothko enthusiasts and art historians.
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  • Price Range: $28.37
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The Met: Masterpiece Paintings

  • Comprehensive survey of The Met's paintings collection.
  • Features 500 masterpieces from various cultures.
  • Lavish illustrations enhance the artistic experience.
  • Chronological presentation from ancient to modern art.
  • Insightful texts by expert curator Kathryn Calley Galitz.
  • Includes iconic works by renowned artists.
  • A must-have for art lovers and collectors.
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  • Price Range: $47.06
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Hilma af Klint: Future Paintings (Coffee Table Book)

  • Explores Hilma af Klint's groundbreaking abstract paintings.
  • Features essays on her artistic and social context.
  • Documents her spiritual and geometric inspirations.
  • Showcases her large-scale, vividly colorful works.
  • Expands recent scholarship on her life and art.
  • Includes discussions with contemporary artists and scholars.
  • Presents her unrealized temple design for her artwork.
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  • Price Range: $45.34
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Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

  • Vivid story of Isabella Stewart Gardner's life.
  • Creator of a stunning American museum.
  • Includes archival photos of her world.
  • Reflects her unique art collection and vision.
  • Explores themes of beauty, loss, and resilience.
  • Written by award-winning author Natalie Dykstra.
  • Illuminates her influence on American art culture.
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  • Price Range: $22.45
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Frieze Frame: Elgin Marbles Debate Unveiled

  • Explores the history of the Parthenon Marbles.
  • Written by award-winning poet A. E. Stallings.
  • Includes fascinating stories of historical figures.
  • Discusses cultural impact of the Marbles.
  • Examines debates over their future in Greece.
  • Connects art, literature, and history compellingly.
  • Invites readers into a world of creativity.
  • Price Range: $17.95
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Amy Sherald: American Sublime (Hardcover, 256 Pages)

  • Explores Amy Sherald's impactful figurative paintings.
  • Showcases nearly all her artwork to date.
  • Highlights Black subjects in everyday scenarios.
  • Includes essays from renowned art scholars.
  • Published with San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
  • Exhibition schedule includes major American art museums.
  • Challenges perceptions of Black life and representation.
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  • Price Range: $32.59
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Sublime Light Tapestry Art by DY Begay

  • First book on contemporary artist DY Begay.
  • Features 80 stunning tapestries and essays.
  • Explores her life and artistic legacy.
  • Celebrates Navajo weaving traditions and history.
  • Combines ancestral techniques with modern design.
  • Draws inspiration from Tselani, Arizona landscape.
  • Enchanting homage to Navajo land and lineage.
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  • Price Range: $33.90
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MoMA Now: Highlights from The Museum

  • Features 375 groundbreaking works of modern art.
  • Chronological overview of 150 years of creativity.
  • Includes iconic pieces by renowned artists.
  • Showcases lesser-known yet significant artworks.
  • Focuses on diversity in art representation.
  • Explores complex themes and ideas in modern art.
  • Celebrates the Museum of Modern Art's rich collection.
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  • Price Range: $53.99
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Siena: The Evolution of Painting (1300-1350)

  • Explores Siena's artistic innovation, 1300-1350.
  • Showcases masterpieces by Duccio and Simone Martini.
  • Highlights the legacy of Sienese art internationally.
  • Beautifully illustrated with important new scholarship.
  • Encourages fresh perspectives on groundbreaking works.
  • Published by National Gallery Global and Yale University Press.
  • Features upcoming exhibitions at major art institutions.
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  • Price Range: $50.00
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Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs (Hardcover, 256 pages)

  • Explores Matisse's innovative paper cut-outs.
  • Features approximately 150 vibrant works.
  • Discusses technical and conceptual aspects.
  • Includes new theoretical and technical perspectives.
  • Richly illustrated for visual impact.
  • Chronicles Matisse's artistic evolution through essays.
  • Published alongside a major exhibition.
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  • Price Range: $35.99
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Woven Textiles: Modern Abstraction Unveiled

  • Explores textiles' influence on modernist abstraction.
  • Richly illustrated with over fifty creators' works.
  • Focuses on historical and contemporary textile practices.
  • Features influential artists like Sophie Taeuber-Arp.
  • Examines social change through textile-based art.
  • Includes essays by distinguished art historians.
  • Highlights urgent contemporary issues in art today.
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  • Price Range: $42.74
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Vatican Art Collection: Complete Paintings, Sculptures, Tapestries

  • Complete collection of Vatican's artistic masterpieces.
  • Includes paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and artifacts.
  • Features 976 works from Old Masters and more.
  • Organized into 22 sections by museum areas.
  • Includes iconic works by Raphael and Michelangelo.
  • Art historian insights enhance understanding of masterpieces.
  • Perfect gift for art lovers and travelers.
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  • Price Range: $64.97
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Belle da Costa Greene: Legacy of a Librarian (Hardcover)

  • First director of the Morgan Library.
  • Visionary Black woman breaking societal barriers.
  • Expanded and curated a remarkable collection.
  • Known for high-profile librarianship achievements.
  • Acquired rare manuscripts and artwork for Morgan.
  • Engaged with themes of race and gender.
  • Offers new research on her impactful legacy.
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  • Price Range: $22.79
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Art Page-A-Day® Gallery Calendar 2025

  • An inspiring art masterpiece every day.
  • High-quality printing with brilliant color accuracy.
  • Elegant easel design for easy desk display.
  • Showcases diverse art across cultures and eras.
  • Perfect gift for art enthusiasts and creatives.
  • Now packaged without plastic for eco-friendliness.
  • Transforms your workspace into an art gallery.
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  • Price Range: $19.06
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Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism (Paperback)

  • Explores Harlem Renaissance's global influence on modernism.
  • Highlights contributions of Black artists and writers.
  • Features renowned figures like Alain Locke and Langston Hughes.
  • Examines lesser-known artists with dignified representations.
  • Juxtaposes New Negro artists with European peers.
  • Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Exhibition scheduled from February to July 2024.
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  • Price Range: $41.20
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Matthew Wong: Van Gogh Painting Guide

  • Explores connections between Matthew Wong and Van Gogh.
  • Features 45 paintings and drawings by Matthew Wong.
  • Examines artistic parallels through personal histories.
  • Includes essays on biographical and artistic kinship.
  • Beautifully illustrated with 120 color reproductions.
  • Published for Van Gogh Museum exhibition in Amsterdam.
  • Highlights intense colors and imaginative landscapes in Wong's work.
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  • Price Range: $29.87
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Mandalas: Exploring Tibetan Buddhist Art

  • Gorgeously illustrated exploration of Tibetan mandalas.
  • Examines ancient origins and contemporary significance.
  • Features over one hundred artistic works.
  • Highlights Tibetan artistic approaches to mandalas.
  • Showcases Tenzing Rigdol's mesmerizing installation.
  • Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • A New York Times Best Art Book of 2024.
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  • Price Range: $28.35
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Color the Classics: Art Institute of Chicago

  • Experience iconic art from the Art Institute of Chicago.
  • High-quality paper for various coloring mediums.
  • Relax and unwind while coloring intricate designs.
  • Perfect gift for art enthusiasts and creatives.
  • Explore famous artworks by renowned artists.
  • Enhance your artistic skills and creativity.
  • Bring color to masterpieces from art history.
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  • Price Range: $13.89
  • Color: Megan Fenyoe
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Helen Frankenthaler: Painting Beyond Boundaries (Hardcover)

  • A comprehensive overview of Helen Frankenthaler's work.
  • Focuses on her innovations in abstract painting.
  • Explores the transition from Abstract Expressionism to Color Field.
  • Features works from 1953 to 2002.
  • Highlights her unique soak-stain painting technique.
  • Examines influences from contemporary artists and friendships.
  • Celebrates her impact on women artists and abstraction.
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  • Price Range: $33.16
  • Color: Painting without Rules
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Elvis Presley Treasures: Personal Mementos Collection (Hardcover)

  • Explore Elvis's life through personal mementos.
  • 100 never-before-seen items from Graceland's archives.
  • Includes Elvis's first performance guitar and family bible.
  • Features iconic stage clothing and personal effects.
  • Insightful annotations by music journalist Gillian Gaar.
  • Official collaboration with the Elvis Presley estate.
  • Exclusive look at a music legend's treasures.
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  • Price Range: $37.56
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Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents by Stephanie Herdrich

  • Highlights Winslow Homer's Atlantic world imagery.
  • Explores themes of race, politics, and nature.
  • Examines watercolors and oil paintings from various locations.
  • Features the iconic painting, The Gulf Stream.
  • Challenges traditional views of Homer’s regionalism.
  • Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Includes exhibition schedule for major art venues.
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  • Price Range: $26.99
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Spanish Edition: Abuela, Tell Me About You

  • 100 engaging questions for grandmothers.
  • Create a family tree easily.
  • Capture cherished memories and experiences.
  • Perfect gift for grandmothers and families.
  • Large A4 size for ample writing space.
  • Includes pages for photos and additional questions.
  • Encourages storytelling across generations.
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  • Price Range: $11.99
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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map (Art Book)

  • Groundbreaking Indigenous artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith.
  • Five decades of innovative artistic expression.
  • Explores environmental destruction and historical narratives.
  • Fuses abstraction with Indigenous artistic traditions.
  • Illustrates memory maps through visual storytelling.
  • Includes essays by contemporary Indigenous artists and scholars.
  • Featured in major exhibitions across the United States.
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  • Price Range: $57.66
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Jack Whitten: The Messenger (Hardcover)

  • First retrospective of Jack Whitten's impactful abstraction.
  • Explores art's relationship with race and society.
  • Illustrated volume with new perspectives and analyses.
  • Highlights Whitten's innovative materials and techniques.
  • Comprehensive overview of his artistic journey.
  • Includes unpublished writings and archival materials.
  • Celebrates Whitten's contribution to contemporary art.
  • Price Range: $75.00