8 Books Written by Famous Artists: From Albers to Kahlo

A recent article showcases eight influential books authored by prominent artists, shedding light on their artistic journeys. "The Interaction of Color" (1971) by Joseph Albers delves into color theory. Compilations of Vincent van Gogh's correspondence with Theo can be found in Penguin's "The Letters of Vincent van Gogh" and the Van Gogh Museum's "Vincent van Gogh: A Life in Letters" (2000s). Dorothea Tanning's "Between Lives: An Artist and Her World" (2001) builds upon her earlier memoir, "Birthday," from 1986. David Salle's "How to See: Looking, Talking, and Thinking About Art" (2016) features contributions from artists such as Jeff Koons. Wadsworth A. Jarrell's "AFRICOBRA" chronicles the 1968 Chicago Black artist collective, while Helio Oiticica's "Secret Poetics" presents poems from 1964-66. The Guerrilla Girls' "The Art of Behaving Badly" reflects on their 35 years of activism, and Frida Kahlo's "The Diary of Frida Kahlo" encompasses her writings and illustrations from her final decade.