In this era of the iPhone and the iPad, a time when digital format is on its way to be king, receiving a hard copy book as a gift is precious. And when the tome is worthy of being a coffee table book and a pocket companion, the gift becomes a prized possession.
Such is the case with 101 Art Destinations in the U.S: Where Art Lives Coast to Coast by Owen Phillips. Measuring 7.25 in. x 7.25 in., with 175 color photographs in its 288 pages, the book is a feast for the eyes as much as it is informative.
Released on October 2018, it is already available in your favorite bookstore and at amazon. A compact armchair guide for everyone who loves the arts and wants to make the most of their travels throughout America, 101 Art Destinations in the U.S: Where Art Lives Coast to Coast is jam-packed with popular destinations and off-the-beaten-path treasures that are open to the public in the United States. The destinations and works featured are diverse in geography and media, representing contributions to the arts by an equally varied and inclusive range of artists.
Organized by geographical regions, 101 Art Destinations in the U.S: Where Art Lives Coast to Coast zeroes in on the best in every category featured in major institutions as well as singular destinations that are not to be missed. The book distills extraordinary museum collections with thousands of artworks down to a few choice selections. From the most important rooms at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, to the Isamu Noguchi designed playground in Atlanta, to the massive earthworks in the middle of the Utah desert, this book highlights artworks that are worth the trip.
101 Art Destinations in the U.S: Where Art Lives Coast to Coast
Written by Owen Phillips
Hardcover / 7 ¼ in. x 7 ¼ in./ 288 pages / 175 color photographs
$35.00 U.S. / ISBN: 978-0-8478-6293-1 / Rizzoli Electa / Release date: October 2018