Katsura: Imperial Villa Publisher / Institute of Modern Art an insect—with guest entries from

an insect—with guest entries from the non-insects: centipedes

This innovative book tells an inspiring story about the pioneering performance artist who is also the first female artist to hold a major solo exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London

Capturing the natural beauty of coastal landscapes and the delicate play of light on water

Tōna Ao deepens our understanding of one of the most polarising artists of his time and ours

At the root of all his work was a draughtsmanship of stunning virtuosity

Katsura: Imperial Villa Publisher / Institute of Modern Art an insect—with guest entries fromA captivating and comprehensively illustrated study of the seventeenth century Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan An outstanding example of Japanese architecture, Katsura has inspired countless architects from Bruno Taut and Le Corbusier to Tadao Ando and Kenzo Tange, and is often considered a precursor of Modernist tendencies. Now available in a new format, Katsura Imperial Villa offers an in depth exploration of the seventeenth century palace in