Open Book: Taj Forer of Daylight Books

We interview the co-founder and editor for the first of our three-part series on small publishers ahead of the NY Art Book Fair

Like so many businesses today, the publishing industry is facing new challenges due to rapidly changing technologies. With the New York Art Book Fair taking place on 20-22 September, we chatted with three art book publishers about how they do what they do—and why they do it. Our first discussion is with Taj Forer, co-founder and editor of Daylight Books, a non-profit organization based in …

Meow Brow by Casey Weldon

The artist's latest exhibition explores the creepy cuteness of four-eyed felines, on show at SF's Spoke Art

Spoke Art‘s freshly opened space at 804 Sutter Street in San Francisco is set to be christened this weekend by artist Casey Weldon. “Meow Brow” showcases new work that takes on the familiar cliché of the adorable kitten, a trope that Weldon has perverted by adding extra sets of eyes to give viewers nauseating double-vision. The gallery chose to celebrate the expansion by coupling Weldon’s …

Interview: Elliott Erwitt

The iconic photographer's book "Kolor" spans over 50 years of historic color images

Even if you are not familiar with his name, you’ve seen his photography. Elliott Erwitt’s work captures historic moments, famous faces and breathtaking landscapes. For over 50 years the NYC-based photographer has been amassing culture defining imagery. Now, his first book of color photographs, the appropriately titled and bearing a nod to George Eastman—”Kolor“—graces bookshelves. Published this month by teNeues, “Kolor” features 240 photographs selected …