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Studios of their Own
Alex Johnson, author of Studios of their Own, reflects on artists' studios. Johnson invites readers to explore the intimate spaces where renowned artists have created their masterpieces. Drawing from his personal experiences, including his fondness for Madrid’s Sorolla Museum, Johnson contrasts grand museums with the charm and personality of smaller, artist-focused spaces.
Within 'Studios of Their Own', illustrated by James Oses, he takes readers on a global journey through these studios, showcasing how the unique environments shaped each artist's work. Inspired by Virginia Woolf's notion of “a room of one’s own,” Johnson argues that these creative spaces offer an unmatched glimpse into the private worlds of artists, from Frida Kahlo to Claude Monet. This book serves as a visual biography of sorts, offering not only historical insight but also a sense of place that enriches our understanding of artistic process and legacy.
Breaking the Mold: A Studio of One’s Own
Art book publishers Lund Humphries are delighted to be working with The Artist’s Studio Museum Network to share a special extract from the recently published Lund Humphries book, Picturing the Artist’s Studio, from Delacroix to Picasso, by Heather McPherson.
The book traces the reinvention and continued significance of the artist’s studio throughout nineteenth-century France, analysing the studio’s multifaceted role as a creative arena, exhibition space, and site of social exchange. It is available direct from Lund Humphries’ website
Topolski Studio “…nothing affirmeth and therefore never lyeth…”
At the top of Feliks Topolski RA’s self-published bi-monthly broadsheet, known as The Chronicle, sits the quote “nothing affirmeth and therefore never lyeth”. It acts as a succinct guiding principle that frames Topolski’s approach to his role as an artist and chronicler, and his approach to observational drawing/reportage.
The Women of the Artist's Studio Museum Network
In honour of International Women's Day we're looking at the homes and studios of some of the bold and brilliant women artists in our Network.
What's it like to be an Artist-in-Residence at a studio museum?
We spoke to ceramicist Ashleigh Fisk about her experience as Artist-in-Residence at Watts Gallery – Artists' Village in Compton, Surrey – the HQ of the Artist’s Studio Museum Network.
A house built from memory
The 'recreation', 're-presentation' and 're-assemblage' of The Mackintosh House .
Where the pathway rises from the depths of the valley...
Lo Studio Simi is a museum with a unique history. The former summer home of Italian artists Filadelfo Simi (1843-1923) and Nera Simi (1890-1987), it served as inspiration for many of their works and became a refuge for Nera Simi during World War II.
Inside the Artist's Studio: Curating Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
Daniel Prytz, Curator at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, answers our provocation question 'How do you keep the artist's spirit alive in your studio museum?'
Inside the artist's studio: Curating the Ivan Meštrovic Museums
Vesna Bulic Baketic, Marketing Manager at the Ivan Meštrovic Museums, Croatia, answers our provocation question, 'How do you keep the artist's spirit alive at Ivan Meštrovic Museums?'
