Jonah Samson: Kissing Pictures

In his new book, CH contributor Jonah Samson collects selections from "Kissing Pictures," his series of Polaroid photographs. As the name suggests, the images chronicle various couples in the act of kissing. Generally off-center composition and soft focus add a warm, personal feel to already intimate acts. The 19 pictures were collected over the last decade and act as a testament to the sincerity of …

Hell Bound: New Gothic Art

"Hell is no longer simply a destination after death. It is within the landscape and the architecture, within our own bodies, within communities, within technology. Hell is humanity itself," explains Francesca Gavin in her new book, "Hell Bound: New Gothic Art." Published by Laurence King just in time for Halloween, Gavin—a freelance writer and current visual arts editor at Dazed & Confused—curated a collection of …

Vanessa Chakour: Innerscapes

Artist, athlete, and activist abstract artwork is a vivid display of her stream of consciousness on canvas. With bold colors and shapes, her curious pieces are harmonious but come about through the chaotic interaction of an evolving sense of self and artistic expression. Her first one-woman exhibition entitled "Innerscapes" opens tonight at the Ambrosia Gallery in New Rochelle, NY. Innerscapes Opening reception: 22 October 2008, …