Global Art

Women artists face particular pressure to give up their artistic goals in favor of motherhood, supporting a partner, or finding economic stability. Throughout her 20s and 30s, Stephanie Elizondo Griest could not help worrying if constantly prioritizing her writing over everything else—from postponing children to living nomadically to save on rent—was leading her to fulfillment or regret. The year she turned 40, she turned to other women artists around the globe for answers.

From trade to technology to military might, competition between the United States and China dominates the foreign policy landscape. But this battle for global influence is also playing out in a strange and unexpected arena: the movies. The film industry, Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel explains, is the latest battleground in the tense and complex rivalry between these two world powers. In recent decades, as China has grown into a giant of the international economy, it has become a crucial source of revenue for the American film industry.

Art today is defined by its relationship to money as never before. Prices of living artists' works have been driven to unprecedented heights, conventional boundaries within the art world have collapsed, and artists now think ever more strategically about how to advance their careers. Artists no longer simply make art, but package, sell, and brand it. Noah Horowitz exposes the inner workings of the contemporary art market, explaining how this unique economy came to be, how it works, and where it's headed.

Ry Cooder’s story is the sound of America meeting the world. From the streets of Santa Monica to studios in Havana, Bamako, and Hollywood, Cooder’s six-decade journey redefined what it means to be a musician. Known for his haunting slide guitar and unerring ear, he unearthed forgotten songs, revitalized lost traditions, and proved that music could be both historical document and living conversation. This definitive biography traces Cooder’s life from his 1947 Los Angeles childhood through the folk revival, session work with The Rolling Stones, and his groundbreaking solo albums that ...

In a world where conflict and cooperation coexist, effective leadership is the key to unlocking peace and prosperity. "The Art of War and Peace" offers a groundbreaking approach to achieving success in the most challenging of environments. By distilling the complexities of war and peace into six essential frameworks, this book provides soldiers, diplomats, and global leaders with the tools to navigate the intricacies of international relations, strategic planning, and conflict resolution. With its unique blend of timeless wisdom and modern insights, this book is a must-read for anyone ...

If you want to learn blacksmithing, then you need to buy this book. This book will expand your knowledge in the field of blacksmithing with some completed projects. It is a Do It Yourself book (DIY). It is written by Tom Zelickman with over 12 years of experience as a professional blacksmith. Among the areas covered in the book are: The science of blacksmithing and how metals behave at high temperature How to source tools you need for blacksmithing without emptying your bank account Safety measures you must take in blacksmithing to avoid getting hurt How to setup your blacksmith workshop ...

You feel a deep desire for change, but the path ahead seems unclear. What if the answers you've been searching for aren't out there, but within you? What if the most powerful technology for change isn't a gadget or an app, but a human connection? Coaching: A Technology for Change is a powerful and inspiring collection of stories from global professionals who have harnessed the power of coaching to transform their lives and the lives of those around them. This isn't just a book about professional skills; it's a testament to the human spirit's ability to find meaning, overcome adversity, and ...

Over the course of his 27 years with the DEA, Ed Follis bought eight-balls of cocaine in a red Corvette, negotiated multimillion-dollar deals onboard private King Airs, and developed covert relationships with men who were not only international drug traffickers but - in some cases - operatives for al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Shan United Army, or the Mexican federation of cartels. Follis was, in fact, one of the driving forces behind the agency's radical shift from a limited local focus to a global arena.

On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the Director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c’est partie! The Mona Lisa, she’s gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting?

Juliette Binoche is more than an actress—she is a force of nature. From her breakout role in The Unbearable Lightness of Being to her Oscar-winning turn in The English Patient, from the raw grief of Blue to the daring intensity of Certified Copy and Clouds of Sils Maria, Binoche has built a career defined by bold choices, fearless performances, and a refusal to be categorized. In The Enigma of Juliette Binoche, acclaimed biographer Julien Peltier takes readers on a sweeping journey through the life and career of one of France’s greatest cinematic treasures. With a narrative blending ...

La psicología oscura es cada vez más utilizada por aquellos que quieren controlar tus acciones, para conseguir lo que quieren. La estructura actual de la sociedad contribuye al aumento de la manipulación a través del uso de la intimidación, señales no verbales, hipnosis y más. Con todo esto, es bastante claro que el conocimiento de este tema es necesario para la supervivencia diaria. Secretos de la Psicología Oscura es una exploración del comportamiento antisocial en la sociedad y cómo contrarrestarlo.

This is the first book to closely examine the curatorial work that the celebrated poet Frank O'Hara (1926-1966) undertook for the Museum of Modern Art in New York and abroad. Upon his premature death, the New York Times obituary ran with the headline: 'Frank O'Hara, 40, Museum Curator / Exhibitions Aide at Modern Art Dies – Also a Poet'. However, in the half a century since, O'Hara's fascinating career as a curator has been eclipsed by the critical attention given over to his poetry.

Responding to ongoing problems of prejudice and injustice, the original seven sayings of the gracist now become eight with a new chapter alongside a revised conclusion. Take this opportunity to extend God's grace to people of all backgrounds in this edition of Gracism.

A practical guide to the ancient Japanese art of manifesting and pre-celebration, full of wise guidance on how to slow down, tune into the rhythms of the universe, and fulfill your destiny. During a particularly tough season of life, a Buddhist monk told Azumi Uchitani that the...

From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the gilded halls of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, a tale of stolen treasures, and the battle to reclaim a nation’s soul. Amidst the chaos of Cambodia's brutal genocide, a new crime wave emerged—one that would sweep across borders and entangle...

Have you always wondered about Reiki but never been sure where to begin learning more? Do you want to discover a healing technique that can bring major benefits to yourself and those around you? You’ve come to the right place. Reiki for Beginners is your one-stop shop to everything Reiki. From self-Reiki techniques to becoming a practitioner yourself, this book will help you learn the basics and understand how to take your journey to the next level.

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance.

Dr. Peter McGraw, founder of the Humor Research Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, teamed up with journalist Joel Warner on a far-reaching search for the secret behind humor. Their journey spanned the globe, from New York to Japan, from Palestine to the Amazon. Meanwhile, the duo conducted their own humor experiments along the way-to wince-worthy, hilarious, and illuminating results.

This book shows you how you can put your life into high gear, manifesting what you want so you can live a life of fulfillment, abundance, joy, peace and happiness. It is not about "programming," or even "deprogramming" your subconscious mind as it is with many other approaches. It's about coming from a totally different paradigm and doing an end run around the mind altogether.

Alex Kapranos has always defied convention. Born in England to Greek heritage, shaped by Glasgow’s art school underground, and catapulted onto global stages with Franz Ferdinand, his story is one of rhythm, wit, and relentless reinvention. Alex Kapranos: Art School Velocity and the Dance of Sharp Guitars charts his journey from formative beginnings to international acclaim, revealing how a bilingual upbringing, an education steeped in architecture and design, and countless odd jobs converged to shape one of the most distinctive voices in modern rock. This book captures the sharp ...