The Enigma of Alison Knowles—a pivotal figure in Fluxus—remains elusive. Despite extensive research, Lauren Moya Ford's tome struggles to unravel the artist's life. Can we truly understand her work without knowing who she was? Meanwhile, Hans Holbein’s portraits shine a light on human depth, while Jan Staller captures Manhattan’s construction sites as otherworldly visions.
May's literary fare includes Ed Simon's analysis of Holbein’s unique talent and Melissa Holbrook Pierson on cityscapes. Scholar Leigh Raiford delves into Black Panther family albums, with a discussion at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Dive into these books to explore the human condition through art.
Other highlights: Dick Higgins as an avant-garde provocateur, Charlotte Moorman’s pioneering life, and a sale of 2026 art books from Yale University Press. Biographies and art explorations for your summer reading list.
