【New Book Info】Books We Want to Read This Month! From Performance Art to ZINEs, and the Journey of Class and 'Us' (May 2026 Edition)

Tokyo Art Beat
This article introduces new art books released in May 2026, covering performance art, class dynamics, and ZINE culture.

Summary

This article presents a selection of new art books released in May 2026. It highlights 'Performance Art' by RoseLee Goldberg, a classic text tracing the history of performance art from Futurism to the present day. Other featured works include 'The Journey of Class and 'Us' Through British Cinema,' which explores class narratives in British films and literature; 'Ruth Asawa: Touching Everything,' a biography of the Japanese-American sculptor; and 'Post-Hunter-Gatherer Twa,' a multimodal anthropology examining 'egalitarian violence' in the Twa community. Additionally, the article covers practical guides for creating ZINEs and a photography book showcasing the taxidermy collection at Tsuyama Wonder Museum.

(Source:Tokyo Art Beat)

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