Explore our collection of contemporary art books, featuring innovative works from modern artists. Dive into diverse mediums and thought-provoking themes that reflect the current artistic landscape.

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Two stacked yellow books titled "A Portrait of the Menopause" by Black Dog Press, with covers featuring photographic portraits of diverse women, are displayed on a plain light background.
A Portrait of the Menopause
€23,95
Formula + Fetish" is a hardcover book by Black Dog Press featuring an older woman in pink, adorned with jewellery and fine art elements, seated on a white scooter against a blue background.An open magazine shows the article "Formula + Fetish" by Black Dog Press on the left and, on the right, a photo of a pink quilted abstract object with red rubber ends blending jewellery and fine art.
Formula + Fetish
€35,95
A comprehensive monograph titled "Hilary Harkness - Everything For You" by Black Dog Press features an art piece on the cover showing three people, one holding a mask, and a dog eating from a mask-like object.A pink hardcover book titled "Hilary Harkness - Everything For You." The cover features various detailed portraits of individuals engaged in different activities, offering an intersectional lens through a comprehensive monograph by Hilary Harkness from Black Dog Press.
Hilary Harkness - Everything For You
€41,95
Book cover showing a drawing of an older-person figure holding a sword, surrounded by cats, with the product name "Hardeep Pandhal: Inheritance Quest" and the brand name "Black Dog Press" at the top, reflecting elements of Sikh heritage and migration.Open book displaying two colorful drawn characters on opposite pages. The left character wears a crown and robe while holding a snake, while the right character, reminiscent of Hardeep Pandhal's art inspired by Sikh heritage, wears a hat and beard, also holding a snake. The book is titled "Hardeep Pandhal: Inheritance Quest" by Black Dog Press.
Hardeep Pandhal: Inheritance Quest
€35,95
An Imaginary Place Called Home: Mnzlee Stories,“ published by Black Dog Press, is a book by multimedia artist Leena Al-Nasser, featuring an illustrated figure standing on water, a white cover with a pink spine, and offers a captivating exploration of storytelling through art and narrative.An open book, An Imaginary Place Called Home: Mnzlee Stories by multimedia artist Leena Al-Nasser, displays pink-tinted illustrations and brief texts; one page features a “Words Menu” booth offering positive words, while another shows people at a similar stand. Published by Black Dog Press, the pages invite viewers into Al-Nasser’s world of storytelling through gentle visuals and uplifting messages.
An Imaginary Place Called Home: Mnzlee Stories
€35,95
The book cover features a person with a red rope grid across their back, reflecting the distinctive style of contemporary artist Mandy El-Sayegh. Titled "The Makeshift Body: Mandy El-Sayegh," this monograph, published by Black Dog Online, explores themes of identity and transformation.An open book features "STRUCTURES" on the left page, while the right page displays an abstract and colorful design with grid lines, echoing Mandy El-Sayegh's style. It combines the essence of a monograph with visual intrigue, reflecting 'The Makeshift Body: Mandy El-Sayegh' by Black Dog Online.
The Makeshift Body: Mandy El-Sayegh
€26,95
A stack of “Flora: A Frozen English Garden” books by Black Dog Press, featuring a vibrant floral cover and displayed on a simple white surface, evokes the essence of Marisa Culatto Flora’s still life photography and beautifully captures the charm of a frozen English garden.The cover of Flora: A Frozen English Garden from Black Dog Press showcases vivid still life photography by Marisa Culatto, capturing colorful flowers and foliage dramatically frozen in ice, with author and text credits prominently displayed.
Flora: A Frozen English Garden
€35,95
Artwork from Black Dog Online titled "Ambreen Butt: What Comes to My Lips" features dynamic red patterns intertwined with insect motifs and a silhouette of a face, reminiscent of Indo-Persian miniature painting, echoing themes of civil liberties through its vivid imagery.A trio of perspectives on the book "Ambreen Butt: What Comes to My Lips" from Black Dog Online, showcasing a red and beige cover with an abstract design inspired by Indo-Persian miniature painting and a partially opened flap.
Ambreen Butt: What Comes to My Lips
€26,95
Cover of the book "March Avery: A Life in Color" by Black Dog Online showing an illustration reminiscent of her oil paintings, depicting a person in red reading a newspaper beside another person who is also reading, capturing the emotional depth characteristic of March Avery's work.Open book displaying two pages of artwork; the left page features a colorful image of two people embracing near a path, while the right page shows an emotional depth with a sleeping adult and child on a red background, reminiscent of Black Dog Online's *March Avery: A Life in Color*.
March Avery: A Life in Color
€35,95
The book "Bex Day: Petal" by Black Dog Online features a blue cover with a central photograph of legs in water adorned in blue clothing. The title "PETAL" and author "BEX DAY" are subtly embossed in blue on the cover, challenging taboos through its evocative imagery and underlying themes.Open book showing a page with text on the left and a photograph of a partially nude person lying on grass, covering their face with an arm on the right. The scene appears to be outdoors, subtly working to dismantle taboos in art. This image is from "Bex Day: Petal" by Black Dog Online.
Bex Day: Petal
€48,95
Cover of a book titled "Thinking is Making: Objects in Space The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award," spotlighting contemporary sculptural practice with a green textured sculpture crafted by emerging sculptors. Published by Black Dog Online.A stack of books titled "Thinking is Making: Objects in Space The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award," featuring a green and white abstract cover design, delves into contemporary sculptural practice, making it an essential read for emerging sculptors. Published by Black Dog Online.
Thinking is Making: Objects in Space The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award
€26,95
Cover of "Sahand Hesamiyan: Primary Structures" by Black Dog Online, showcasing abstract black geometric lines on a gray background, reminiscent of intricate patterns in Islamic and Persian architecture.An open book titled "Sahand Hesamiyan: Primary Structures" by Black Dog Online rests on a white surface, with text on the right and an intricate wire sculpture on the left, reminiscent of Islamic and Persian architectural elegance.
Sahand Hesamiyan: Primary Structures
€29,95
Clad in a gleaming silver suit and helmet, a figure stands before a metallic structure with glowing cross-shaped lights piercing the evening darkness—a striking scene that recalls the innovative spirit embodied by Black Dog Online’s Starstruck: An American Tale, reminiscent of the thought-provoking installations often showcased at Lehigh University Art Galleries in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.A person in a dark hoodie stands inside an empty, bright church with wooden pews and arched windows in the background, evoking the contemplative atmosphere found in Black Dog Online’s “Starstruck: An American Tale.”.
Starstruck: An American Tale
€26,95
The book cover for "Johnnie Cooper: The Listener" by Black Dog Online showcases an abstract horizontal stripe design in brown, black, and white hues, evoking the ambiance of forest nighttime shadows. This artwork reflects the style of a well-known British abstract artist.The cover of "Johnnie Cooper: The Listener" by Black Dog Online showcases an abstract artwork in dark tones, with a horizontal white and brown streak across the top that captures the essence of forest nighttime shadows.
Johnnie Cooper: The Listener
€31,95
The book cover for Federico Solmi: Escape Into The Metaverse by Black Dog Online features surreal, colorful digital artwork filled with historical figures and vibrant, chaotic elements—offering an exciting journey through new media art that bridges virtual reality and history in Solmi’s unique signature style.An open copy of Federico Solmi: Escape Into The Metaverse by Black Dog Online displays three mask photos on the left page, while the right features a close-up of a painted mask with curly hair and a cap, reflecting the experimental spirit characteristic of new media art.
Federico Solmi: Escape Into The Metaverse
€17,95
A blue bike lane with a white road marking displaying “On the Road: Parking Markings” by Black Dog Online, along with a bicycle symbol painted at the top.
On the Road: Parking Markings
€21,95
A person's shadow falls on a wooden door with a metal handle; "Black Dog Online" is at the top left and "Shadows" at the bottom right, reflecting imagery from the Black Dog Online art book, *Shadows*.
Shadows
€21,95
A black and purple marbled composition notebook from Black Dog Online, labeled “Written English,” with the name “Allen Jones” printed and handwritten on the cover—evoking an English language book that could belong to the renowned Pop Movement artist, Allen Jones.
Written English
€21,95
A book titled “Colour Matters” by Black Dog Online features a wood grain cover with a small yellow tab on the right edge, showcasing vivid imagery evocative of painting on the human form and offering insights into Allen Jones’s sculptures.
Colour Matters
€41,95
Bright pink book cover titled "The Experience Book: For Designers, Thinkers & Makers" by Adam Scott and Dave Waddell. The title, arranged in a diamond shape, delves into design theory tailored for experience designers. Published by Black Dog Online.Open book titled "The Experience Book: For Designers, Thinkers & Makers" by Black Dog Online with visible contents pages showing chapter titles and page numbers. The interior text and layout, influenced by design theory, are styled in black and pink. Perfect for experience designers, this resource offers invaluable insights.
The Experience Book: For Designers, Thinkers & Makers
€29,95
A person stands on a camel at the beach, featured on the cover of a book titled "Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion" by Black Dog Online.An open book displays a rocket launching on the right page and a close-up of an arm on the left page, evoking themes of Central Asia's space endeavors. The words "Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion" by Black Dog Online are printed across both pages.
Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion
€29,95
An open book on a gray surface, featuring an abstract illustration on the left page and a title page on the right with black and green text, showcases a striking example of contemporary art. *Marianne Eigenheer* by Black Dog Online highlights the innovative work of this celebrated artist.Featuring an abstract composition with black, yellow, and pink lines, three red cones, and the bold text “MARIANNE EIGENHEER” at the top, this piece from Black Dog Online highlights the dynamic visual language of contemporary art.
Marianne Eigenheer
€35,95
A book with a dark cover depicting a nighttime urban scene featuring buildings, cars, and people. The book is open, revealing a spread with similar city imagery. Titled "Anton van Dalen: Community of Many," it offers a visual investigation into cultural evolutions and is produced by Black Dog Online.Featuring a figure running past a blocky dark building with bright pink fragmented text, the stylized, minimalist artwork on "Anton van Dalen: Community of Many" by Black Dog Online serves as a visual investigation into cultural evolutions.
Anton van Dalen: Community of Many
€31,95
Cover of Black Dog Online's "See Yourself X: Human Futures Expanded," showcasing a surreal image of a head with mirrored facial features, which delves into the boundaries of human perception and sensory apparatus.A fashion magazine spread features an avant-garde hairstyle with long, upward-extending strands inspired by "See Yourself X: Human Futures Expanded" from Black Dog Online on the left, while a model on the right captivates in a dress that mirrors this flowing design.
See Yourself X: Human Futures Expanded
€29,95
A vibrant yellow poster for Artes Mundi 9 by Black Dog Online showcases the names of artists—Firelei Báez, Dineo Seshee Bopape, Meiro Koizumi, Beatriz Santiago Muñoz, Prabhakar Pachpute, and Carrie Mae Weems—alongside the curators. Inspired by the legacy of artists’ books, this striking design from Black Dog Online celebrates the diverse voices shaping contemporary art through Artes Mundi 9.A vibrant two-page spread inspired by the essence of Artes Mundi 9 from Black Dog Online, with text on the left and a column of vertically stacked sunset sky photographs to the right—one uniquely accented in pink. This design echoes the narrative visuals typical of artists’ books and honors the international outlook celebrated by this renowned arts prize.
Artes Mundi 9
€29,95
The cover of "Drawing Projects for Children" features colorful stacked crayons, inviting young artists to enhance their skills. Explore this creative guide by Paula Briggs on the Black Dog Online website.A child proudly displays a "Drawing Like a Caveman" painting, inspired by techniques from Black Dog Online's "Drawing Projects for Children," with the page featuring step-by-step instructions and photos of hands engaged in expressive mark making.
Drawing Projects for Children
€17,95
The book cover for Form Follows Fiction: Art and Artists in Toronto by Black Dog Online showcases a striking image of hands holding colorful folding fans, beautifully reflecting the vibrant creativity of Toronto’s artists.A two-page book spread from Form Follows Fiction: Art and Artists in Toronto (Black Dog Online) presents striking photographs of a tall building adorned with a geometric mural, including close-up balcony views. A concise text describes the mural and its creator, underscoring how Toronto art is energized by innovative public artworks—demonstrating how Form Follows Fiction inspires local artists to reimagine urban spaces through vibrant visual expression.
Form Follows Fiction: Art and Artists in Toronto
€41,95
Blue book cover featuring text in Cree syllabics, English, and French: “Kent Monkman: Shame and Prejudice, A Story of Resilience / Honte et Préjugés : Une histoire de résilience,” from Black Dog Online, powerfully highlighting First Nations history through visual storytelling.A group of bears walks through a suburban neighborhood as an angel hovers above and a person in a mouse costume lies on the sidewalk, evoking themes from Kent Monkman: Shame and Prejudice, A Story of Resilience by Black Dog Online to reflect on First Nations history.
Kent Monkman: Shame and Prejudice, A Story of Resilience
€47,95
A red book cover with black text reads "Krzysztof Wodiczko: Transformative Avant-Garde and Other Writings" by Black Dog Online—an essential book on avant-garde and political art writings.Illustration of a person on a wheeled platform beside the text “Democracy/Avant-Garde”—referencing the political art writings in Krzysztof Wodiczko: Transformative Avant-Garde and Other Writings by Black Dog Online.
Krzysztof Wodiczko: Transformative Avant-Garde and Other Writings
€35,95
The “Eat & Art” book cover from Black Dog Online features eight colorful paint trays arranged in two vertical columns on a white background, beautifully illustrating the vibrant fusion of gastronomy and art.An open copy of Eat & Art by Black Dog Online displays a beautifully plated dish of smoked lamprey, cod, ham, and asparagus on the right—a striking showcase that embodies the union of gastronomy and artistry—while elegant text with the dish description appears on the left, evoking the spirit of a celebrated Lisbon restaurant famed for its Portuguese canned fish specialties.
Eat & Art
€47,95
A minimalist light gray cover featuring the product name “Kevin Schmidt” in white, centered on the front—a subtle design by Black Dog Online that quietly highlights Schmidt’s impact on contemporary art.An open book featuring a classified ad for Kevin Schmidt by Black Dog Online on the left page and framed landscape photographs, displayed like an installation art piece on a gallery wall, on the right page.
Kevin Schmidt
€35,95
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Book cover for *Julia Dault* by Black Dog Online, featuring abstract, angular white and blue lines on a black background—evoking the improvisational energy of Julia Dault’s sculptures and richly textured paintings.An open book from Black Dog Online titled “Julia Dault” displays two abstract artworks: a small, colorful, geometric image on the left page and a larger, pastel-textured grid pattern on the right page, reminiscent of Julia Dault’s signature style.
Julia Dault
€35,95
Book cover with dynamic black and red brushstrokes against a white background, reminiscent of Abstract Expressionism, displaying the title “Johnnie Cooper: Sunset Strip” in bold white uppercase letters. Published by Black Dog Online.Left page displays a black-and-white photograph of an abstract wooden sculpture in the style of Abstract Expressionism; right page presents the title “Chapter 1 Regional Cosmopolitan (1972–1981)” and introductory text set against a pink background, capturing the dynamic spirit explored in Johnnie Cooper: Sunset Strip by Black Dog Online.
Johnnie Cooper: Sunset Strip
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The book cover for “Studio Time: Future Thinking in Art and Design” by Black Dog Online features a geometric red 3D shape on the left, with the title and authors displayed on the right, emphasizing how future-oriented creative practices influence art and design.A vibrant composition of scientific, industrial, natural, and human motifs centers around the phrase “BELIEVE, KNOW & FEEL POST-SCIENCE,” reflecting the spirit of future-focused creative practice showcased in Studio Time: Future Thinking in Art and Design by Black Dog Online.
Studio Time: Future Thinking in Art and Design
€35,95
Book cover for “Transparent Drawing” by Kurt Ofer, published by Black Dog Online, showcases a sketch of a translucent geometric form set against a soft pink background—an artful design that reflects the spirit of transparent drawing and encourages readers to explore inventive drawing techniques in greater depth.An open book from Black Dog Online titled “Transparent Drawing,” with the left page displaying “THINKERS AND PHILOSOPHERS” and the right page presenting a section on authority, complete with text and a quote, all rendered in refined drawing techniques that offer artistic insight into each detail.
Transparent Drawing
€35,95