Five New Art Essay Books for Summer 2026: From Rothko to AI
The Italian art magazine Artuu has curated a list of five new art essay books for summer 2026, covering diverse topics from the body in art history to generative AI. The selection includes 'Storie di corpi' by Victor I. Stoichita (published by Il Saggiatore on February 6, 2026), which explores the body as a cultural construct, referencing works by Titian and Michelangelo. 'Mark Rothko. Riparare il mondo' by Annie Cohen-Solal (Einaudi, March 10, 2026) reinterprets Rothko's art through his Jewish heritage and immigrant experience. 'Cucire universi' by Domitilla Dardi (Einaudi, April 7, 2026) challenges hierarchies between 'major' and 'minor' arts, focusing on textile practices. 'Arte senza artista' by Luigi Bonfante (Johan & Levi, May 2026) examines AI-generated art and creativity, discussing DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. Finally, 'Gio Ponti' by Oscar Duboÿ (Johan & Levi, January 16, 2026) is a monograph on the Italian architect and designer, covering his work on the Pirelli Tower, Villa Planchart, and Domus magazine. The books are presented as tools for slow looking and understanding the contemporary art world.
Key facts
- Five new art essay books for summer 2026 are highlighted.
- Victor I. Stoichita's 'Storie di corpi' published by Il Saggiatore on February 6, 2026.
- Annie Cohen-Solal's 'Mark Rothko. Riparare il mondo' published by Einaudi on March 10, 2026.
- Domitilla Dardi's 'Cucire universi' published by Einaudi on April 7, 2026.
- Luigi Bonfante's 'Arte senza artista' published by Johan & Levi in May 2026.
- Oscar Duboÿ's 'Gio Ponti' published by Johan & Levi on January 16, 2026.
- The books cover topics including the body in art, Rothko's biography, textile arts, AI art, and Gio Ponti's work.
- The article is from Artuu, an Italian art magazine.
Entities
Artists
- Victor I. Stoichita
- Annie Cohen-Solal
- Domitilla Dardi
- Luigi Bonfante
- Oscar Duboÿ
- Mark Rothko
- Gio Ponti
- Tiziano
- Michelangelo
Institutions
- Il Saggiatore
- Einaudi
- Johan & Levi
- Artuu
- Domus
Locations
- Italy
- Milan
- Caracas
- Venezuela
- Sorrento
- Dvinsk
- Russian Empire
- United States