[New Book Information] Books We Want to Read This Month! From a Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to Contemporary Art to Pop Culture Theory and Western Art History (November 2026 Edition)
Introducing seven new books releasing in November 2026, covering contemporary art, pop culture, Western art history, and more.Summary
This article highlights seven new books scheduled for release in November 2026. Ryuta Ushiro's "Tokyo University of the Arts: Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to Contemporary Art" compiles his popular lectures at Tokyo University of the Arts, examining contemporary art through eight themes. Takami Yanagisawa's first solo book, "Pop Culture and Sacredness," explores "sacred values" in music, film, anime, and fandom from religious and philosophical perspectives. Claire Bishop's "Attention Disturbance" investigates how attention and art appreciation have changed in the digital age. Hiroshi Fujiwara's "1989-1995 The Season of HFA" looks back at his magazine column and the birth of 90s street culture. Goro Yamada's Western painting guide, based on his popular YouTube channel, introduces art history through 50 masters with humor. Maiko Yamauchi's "New Introduction to Western Painting" teaches appreciation through attributes. Masajiro Okuno's "Design That Gets Chosen" explains how to analyze branding design from six perspectives.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)