Books

September 22, 2025

Artist’s Decade-Worth of Sculptures Imagine Ordinary Objects Colorfully Reclaimed by Nature

French artist Stéphanie Kilgast is known for her creative sculptures that transform ordinary objects into works of art. Through her work, books, cups, old cameras, and everything in between become the base for colorful nature-based sculptures. And now, Kilgast has gathered her best work from the past decade into a book titled Utopia. Now available for pre-order, Utopia showcases 10 years of Kilgast’s sculpture, along with paintings and sketches for a fascinating look inside her creative process.

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September 6, 2025

Sam Cooke’s Civil Rights Anthem Has Inspired a Beautifully Illustrated Children’s Book

Inspired by Sam Cooke’s iconic protest song, illustrator Nikkolas Smith has brought A Change is Gonna Come to life. Smith, whose “artivism” has garnered him national acclaim and fans like the Obamas, challenged himself with this children’s book full of depth and meaning. As Cooke’s inspiring lyrics unfold across the pages, Smith provides a visual narrative that takes us through the Civil Rights movement.

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August 13, 2025

Then & Now Portraits of Grateful Dead Fans, 30 Years Apart

We love a good “then and now” photo series, but when you add in the Grateful Dead, it takes on a whole new meaning. Photographer Bill Lemke attended his first Grateful Dead concert in 1980 and was immediately captivated by the band’s superfans, known as Deadheads. However, rather than documenting them through candid photography, he opted for formal portraits. And now, he’s revisited some of the 150 Deadheads he initially photographed between 1985 and 1990.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.