Explore artist monographs, comprehensive art books dedicated to a single artist. Discover authoritative publications combining essays, images and critical insight.
An artist monograph is a specialized publication dedicated to the work, career and creative practice of a single artist. It typically includes scholarly essays, high-quality images, exhibition history and critical analysis. These books are considered key reference works in art history and contemporary scholarship, often published by renowned presses or galleries - such as the Perrotin gallery.
Artist monographs can combine essays by historians or critics, a curated selection of artworks, archival documents or installation views. They may cover drawings, paintings, photography, installations or film, depending on the artist’s output. Some volumes also include interviews, timelines or previously unpublished material.
Artist monographs explore a broad range of topics related to an artist’s work and context, including artistic movements, conceptual approaches, social and cultural themes, identity, abstraction and visual language. They often place the artwork within historical, architectural or institutional frameworks, providing critical perspectives and deeper understanding of the artist’s influence and contribution to contemporary art.
Artist monographs exist for a wide range of artists, across generations, styles and disciplines. The Perrotin Store's selection focuses on contemporary artists, offering in-depth insight into their practice, themes and evolution over time. This selection includes monographs dedicated to notable artists such as Jean-Michel Othoniel, JR, Nina Chanel Abney and Takashi Murakami, whose work is widely exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide.
Artist monographs provide detailed context and long-term perspective on an artist’s career, practice and critical reception. They are valuable resources for collectors, curators, researchers and students, serving as authoritative reference publications that go beyond exhibition catalogues or short reviews. Many monographs become key academic and bibliographic sources over time.
Artist monograph books can be purchased online through specialized art bookstores, museum shops, gallery stores and academic publishers. Choosing a curated e-shop ensures access to high-quality editions, leading publishers and carefully selected contemporary artists. On our e-store, you can shop a selection of artist monographs dedicated to major figures in contemporary art.
