Creative Practice

Creative Practice from Art & About, shaped by its Visual Arts focus.

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7 Contemporary Art Books That Actually Help You See More

A no-jargon guide to the best contemporary art books for beginners, with clear picks, practical reading tips, and where to find them affordably.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenFebruary 27, 2026
Helene Schjerfbeck at the Met: Quiet Paintings That Demand Your Attention

Helene Schjerfbeck at the Met: Quiet Paintings That Demand Your Attention

Helene Schjerfbeck is a Finnish modernist painter who's beloved in Nordic countries but virtually unknown in the U.S. The Met's new exhibition proves why that needs to change.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenFebruary 26, 2026
Tracey Emin: A Second Life at Tate Modern — The Retrospective That Changes Everything

Tracey Emin: A Second Life at Tate Modern — The Retrospective That Changes Everything

Tracey Emin's largest retrospective opens at Tate Modern this week. 40 years of work, 90 pieces, and a career arc that proves vulnerability is the most powerful tool an artist can have.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenFebruary 24, 2026