10 Must-Read Art Books from 2019
Artribune Magazine's #52 issue presents a curated selection of ten notable art books published in 2019. The list includes Catherine Grenier's biography of Alberto Giacometti, published by Johan & Levi, which delves into the Swiss-born Italian artist's life in Paris. Luca Nannipieri's 'Capolavori rubati' (Skira) examines high-profile art thefts, from Munch's 'The Scream' to Caravaggio's 'Nativity', and the lucrative black market. Sunzi's 'The Art of War' gets a graphic novel adaptation by Pete Katz (L'Ippocampo). Manuela De Leonardis edits 'Il sangue delle donne' (Postmedia Books), a participatory project on menstruation featuring artists Maïmouna Guerresi, Silvia Levenson, Florencia Martinez, and Virginia Ryan. Mario Gerosa's debut novel 'Il collezionista di respiri' (Falsopiano) is a thriller set in the art world. The Victoria and Albert Museum and fashion curator Claire Wilcox contribute to 'Frida Kahlo' (Rizzoli). Elmgreen & Dragset's sculptures are catalogued in a monograph by Hatje Cantz. Beat Streuli's 'Fabric of Reality' (Lars Müller) documents urban landscapes from Marseille to Phnom Penh. Nanda Vigo's 'Giovani e rivoluzionari' (Mimesis) offers memoirs of Milan's cultural scene. Finally, 'Lisetta Carmi. Genova 1960 1970' (Humboldt Books) presents the photographer's documentation of Genoa's transformation.
Key facts
- Catherine Grenier's biography of Alberto Giacometti is published by Johan & Levi.
- Luca Nannipieri's 'Capolavori rubati' covers art thefts including Munch's 'The Scream' and Caravaggio's 'Nativity'.
- Sunzi's 'The Art of War' is adapted as a graphic novel by Pete Katz.
- Manuela De Leonardis edits 'Il sangue delle donne' with artists Maïmouna Guerresi, Silvia Levenson, Florencia Martinez, and Virginia Ryan.
- Mario Gerosa's novel 'Il collezionista di respiri' is a thriller about art made from human bodies.
- Claire Wilcox and Circe Henestrosa edit 'Frida Kahlo' published by Rizzoli in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Elmgreen & Dragset's sculptures are collected in a monograph by Hatje Cantz.
- Beat Streuli's 'Fabric of Reality' features photographs from Marseille to Phnom Penh.
- Nanda Vigo's 'Giovani e rivoluzionari' recalls performances at the Triennale in 1973.
- Lisetta Carmi's 'Genova 1960 1970' documents Genoa's urban transformation.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Giacometti
- Catherine Grenier
- Luca Nannipieri
- Sunzi
- Pete Katz
- Manuela De Leonardis
- Maïmouna Guerresi
- Silvia Levenson
- Florencia Martinez
- Virginia Ryan
- Mario Gerosa
- Claire Wilcox
- Circe Henestrosa
- Frida Kahlo
- Michael Elmgreen
- Ingar Dragset
- Beat Streuli
- Nanda Vigo
- Lisetta Carmi
- Franco Battiato
- Mariangela Melato
- Gian Maria Volonté
Institutions
- Johan & Levi
- Skira
- L'Ippocampo
- Postmedia Books
- Falsopiano
- Rizzoli
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Hatje Cantz
- Lars Müller
- Mimesis
- Humboldt Books
- Artribune Magazine
- Fondation Giacometti
- Fondazione Nicola Trussardi
- Triennale di Milano
Locations
- Paris
- Milan
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
- Marseille
- Phnom Penh
- Genoa
- London