CHPL Gift Guide 2024: For the Art LoverLike this list

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• Radiant

  the Life and Line of Keith Haring

  Gooch, Brad, 1952-

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  For the art enthusiast or pop culture lover on your holiday list, Keith Haring is a riveting tribute to one of the most dynamic artists of the 1980s. Haring, who moved effortlessly among icons like Andy Warhol, Madonna, and Jean-Michel Basquiat,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Magic

  Creative Living Beyond Fear

  Gilbert, Elizabeth, 1969-

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  For the aspiring artist or dreamer on your list, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert is a perfect gift to spark inspiration. In this empowering guide, Gilbert invites readers to embrace their creativity boldly, without fear…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Your Brain on Art

  How the Arts Transform Us

  Magsamen, Susan,

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  For the art lover, the science enthusiast, or anyone looking to nurture their well-being, Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross is a holiday gift that enlightens and inspires. This fascinating book introduces us to the field of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Backyard Bird Chronicles

  Tan, Amy,

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  The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan is a charming gift that blends storytelling with the beauty of art. Tan invites readers into the world of backyard birdwatching, introducing an endearing cast of feathered personalities and revealing the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Power of Art

  a Human History of Art: From Babylon to New York City

  Campbell, Caroline, 1973-

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  For the art lover or history buff on your gift list, Caroline Campbell’s The Power of Art is an extraordinary journey through the human stories behind the world’s most significant artworks. Spanning cities from ancient Babylon to modern Pyongyang,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Story of Art Without Men

  Hessel, Katy, 1994-

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  For the art aficionado or history buff on your holiday list, The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel is a bold and enlightening gift. Curator and writer Hessel reshapes the narrative of art history by centering the contributions of women artists…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Get the Picture

  a Mind-bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See

  Bosker, Bianca,

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  For the art lover or curious soul on your holiday list, Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker is a captivating, behind-the-scenes tour of the art world that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Award-winning journalist Bosker, drawn by an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Art Is Life

  Icons & Iconoclasts, Visionaries & Vigilantes, & Flashes of Hope in the Night

  Saltz, Jerry, 1951-

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  For the art lover or cultural explorer on your gift list, Art Is Life by Jerry Saltz is a must-read. In this engaging and insightful book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic offers a real-time survey of contemporary art, tracing its evolution through…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Boom

  Mad Money, Mega Dealers, and the Rise of Contemporary Art

  Shnayerson, Michael,

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  For the art enthusiast fascinated by the high-stakes world of contemporary art, The Art Dealers by Michael Shnayerson is a riveting holiday gift. This eye-opening history unveils the secretive world of the mega-dealers who drive the art market—from…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the Beauty in the World

  the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me

  Bringley, Patrick,

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  For the art lover or museum enthusiast on your gift list, All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley offers an intimate and moving portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A former New Yorker staffer, Bringley spent a decade as a museum…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Best of the Rejection Collection

  296 Cartoons That Were Too Dark, Too Weird, or Too Dirty for the New Yorker

  Diffee, Matthew

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  For the comedy lover on your list, The Best of the Rejected New Yorker Cartoons is a hilarious gift, showcasing cartoons deemed too absurd, edgy, or downright weird for The New Yorker. Curated by Matthew Diffee, this collection features nearly 300…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mad Enchantment

  Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies

  King, Ross, 1962-

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  For art lovers and history buffs alike, Mad Enchantment by Ross King offers a fascinating look at the life and legacy of Claude Monet, focusing on his most iconic creation: the Water Lilies. King beautifully unpacks the personal and artistic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Invisibles

  Vintage Portraits of Love and Pride

  Lifshitz, Sébastien, 1968-

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  For history lovers, photography enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the LGBTQ+ experience, Invisibles: Vintage Portraits of Love and Pride by Sebastien Lifshitz is a beautiful and poignant holiday gift. This unique collection showcases rare vintage…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Someone Always Nearby

  a Novel of Georgia O'Keefe and Maria Chabot

  Albert, Susan Wittig,

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  Someone Always Nearby by Susan Wittig Albert is a mesmerizing holiday gift for fans of art and history. This intimate portrait of Georgia O’Keeffe’s life in New Mexico offers a rare glimpse into her close, complex friendship with Maria Chabot, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anita De Monte Laughs Last

  Gonzalez, Xochitl, 1977-

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  For the book lover who craves a thought-provoking story, Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez is an ideal holiday pick. This captivating novel weaves the lives of two Latina women decades apart: Raquel, a first-generation Ivy League…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cloisters

  Hays, Katy, 1982-

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  For the mystery lover on your list, The Cloisters by debut author Kate Vesper is an atmospheric thrill ride through New York’s famed Met Cloisters. When young curatorial associate Ann Stilwell is unexpectedly assigned to this gothic museum, she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Loving Frank

  Horan, Nancy

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  For the historical fiction fan, Loving Frank by Nancy Horan offers a captivating tale of forbidden love and personal transformation. Set in early 20th-century Chicago, it tells the story of Mamah Borthwick Cheney, who defies societal expectations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Memory Piece

  Ko, Lisa,

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  For fans of rich, character-driven stories, Memory Piece is a captivating read that follows three friends from their rebellious 1980s youth to the complexities of adulthood. Giselle, Jackie, and Ellen, bound by their shared desire for creative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lush Lives

  Lyon, J. Vanessa,

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  For fans of sexy, high-stakes LGBTQIA+ romance, Lush Lives is a captivating tale of passion, ambition, and unexpected connections. Set in the world of art and auction in New York City, this steamy, queer romance follows Glory Hopkins, an artist who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History

  View on artcuriouspodcast.com

  For art lovers, ArtCurious by North Carolina Museum of Art curator and popular podcaster Jennifer Dasal is a must-read. This wildly entertaining book takes you on a fun, behind-the-scenes tour of art history, revealing fascinating and surprising…Read moreRead more of this annotation