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INTERVIEW Stephen Shore I wanted to find America, but I think I was finding myself too

In part one of an extensive three part interview to celebrate the expanded edition of American Surfaces, the legendary photographer reflects on a series of images that changed the way we look at photography

How slick thinking on city design can stop future pandemics

The downsides of density are obvious when contagion strikes Shaping Cities in an Urban Age has a fascinating tale of one simple fix

Eric Fischl on Art School, 80s New York, and His New Artspace Limited Edition Print

Learn how anger, arrogance, suspicion, and curiosity led the painter to pick up an iPad and create a great new work

How two completely isolated restaurants came up with very different cuisines

As if we needed reminding right now, sometimes, being far from the crowd helps These two restaurants made a virtue of very different remote locations

Philip Johnson and Friends Andy Warhol

It was joked about Andy that he would attend the opening of an envelope and so might Philip, if only the name on the envelope were interesting enough

Soviet Space Dreams Pioneers, Trailblazers and Eternal Optimists

Many of the artists who illustrated the celebrated Soviet-era space magazines had already enjoyed a glittering first act - in the skies and heavens above mother Russia

The Phaidon Nutri Blast - Harvest Salad Sandwiches

This quick Italian lunch, as featured in The Silver Spoon Classic, is a great dish to make while working from home

Art & Hope Yoshitomo Naras love of music

A look at the ways in which artists offer us hope Heres how a childhood trek to buy a 45, caf culture and The Ramones instilled a love of art in a young mind

The Phaidon Nutri Blast Parm Butter, Fried Egg and Asparagus Toast

Start your day by spoiling yourself with this nutritious, fancy looking, but easy to make, meal from our book Toast

Phaidons 15 Minute Art Lesson - The Point and Pitfalls of Art by E H Gombrich

Elevate your appreciation of fine art via this long read from the most famous art book of them all - The Story of Art