Five New Art Books Released in May 2026
Five art books published in May 2026 tackle AI authorship, market speculation, nature, design, and Baroque rivalry. Luigi Bonfante's 'Arte senza artista' examines generative AI (Dall-E, Midjourney) and authorship. Marco Guenzi's 'Prezzi pazzi, arte a pezzi' analyzes the financial logic behind contemporary art prices, including gallery demand manipulation and auction house irrevocable bids. Vittorio Sgarbi's 'Il cielo più vicino' surveys mountain representation in European painting from Giotto to Munch. Domitilla Dardi's 'Cucire universi' argues for design as a connective practice between art, craft, and society. Costantino D'Orazio's 'Sfida per la bellezza' contrasts Bernini and Borromini's aesthetic visions in 17th-century Rome, presenting them as complementary forces.
Key facts
- Five art books released in May 2026.
- Luigi Bonfante's 'Arte senza artista' explores AI-generated art and authorship.
- Marco Guenzi's 'Prezzi pazzi, arte a pezzi' critiques the financialization of art.
- Vittorio Sgarbi's 'Il cielo più vicino' traces mountain imagery from Giotto to Munch.
- Domitilla Dardi's 'Cucire universi' advocates for design as interdisciplinary connection.
- Costantino D'Orazio's 'Sfida per la bellezza' analyzes Bernini vs. Borromini.
- Books published by Johan & Levi, Skira, La Nave di Teseo, Einaudi, Il Mulino.
- Prices range from 17 to 39 euros.
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Bonfante
- Marco Guenzi
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Domitilla Dardi
- Costantino D'Orazio
- Giotto
- Giovanni Segantini
- Edvard Munch
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini
- Francesco Borromini
Institutions
- Johan & Levi
- Skira
- La Nave di Teseo
- Einaudi
- Il Mulino
- MACRO (Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma)
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy