Artnet News has curated a selection of seven significant new art book releases for the spring season, highlighting diverse subjects from historical archives to contemporary memoirs. Featured titles include a deep dive into Frida Kahlo’s private sanctuary, 'Casa Roja,' authored by her descendants; a curatorial history of Hong Kong’s avant-garde art scene by Oscar Ho Hing-kay; and a vibrant exploration of color in contemporary art featuring works by Yayoi Kusama and Tomás Saraceno.
These publications serve as vital records of art history and institutional evolution, offering fresh scholarship and primary source material to the public. By documenting everything from the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist to Hans Ulrich Obrist’s professional journey, these books provide essential context for collectors and enthusiasts while preserving the legacies of both global icons and regional art movements.