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Women’s Art Work: More than 30 Female Artists Who Changed the World
by Sophia Bennett (Author) and Manjit Thapp (Illustrator)

Booktalk: This collection celebrates the creativity of women in more than 30 biographies, investigating their practices and exploring their contributions to the art world. Readers will learn about a diverse group of innovators like Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman, Ana Mendieta, Lubaina Himid, Cao Fei, and the Guerrilla Girls. From early pioneers to today’s most radical creators, these women have overcome obstacles, broken boundaries, and enriched our understanding of what art is and can be. With a glossary of art terms, a timeline of major milestones, and sidebars, this highly illustrated book also features original interviews with living artists–including Yayoi Kusama, Lorna Simpson, and Rachel Whiteread.

Snippet:
DORIS SALCEDO:
Born 1958

In the vast Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, a long, dark scar runs along the floor. It is all that remains of an extended crack that was made in concete: a work by Doris Salcedo called Shibboleth. Like a rift made by an earthquake, it was designed to be a simple, stark reminder of the impact of grief and loss.

Shibboleth I 2007 Doris Salcedo born 1958 Presented by the artist, White Cube, London and Alexander and Bonin, New York 2008 http://www.tate.org.uk/art/work/P20334

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A Heart So Fierce and Broken (The Cursebreaker Series)
by Brigid Kemmerer (Author)

Booktalk: The curse is finally broken, but Prince Rhen of Emberfall faces darker troubles still. Rumors circulate that he is not the true heir and that forbidden magic has been unleashed in Emberfall. Although Rhen has Harper by his side, his guardsman Grey is missing, leaving more questions than answers.

Snippet: I miss knowing exactly what time it is.

It’s one of the few things I regret leaving behind in Washington, DC, but when darkness has fallen, dinner feels like a distant memory, and Rhen has still not returned to his chambers, I want to know what time it is. I’m no stranger to waiting in the darkness, but when I was on the streets I had my brother’s cell phone, and I’d count every minute.

Now I’m Princess Harper of Disi, and Emberfall hasn’t advanced to the point of having electricity.