“Art will wake you up. Art will break your heart. There will be glorious days. If you want eternity you must be fearless.” —Heather Rose, The Museum of Modern Love Our hero, Arky Levin, has reached a creative dead end. An unexpected separation from his wife was meant to leave him with the space he needs to work composing film scores, but it has provided none of the peace of mind he needs to create. Guilty and restless, almost by chance he stumbles upon an art exhibit that will change his life. Based on a real piece of performance art that took place in 2010, the installation that the fictional Arky Levin discovers is inexplicably powerful. Visitors to the Museum of Modern Art sit across a table from the performance artist Marina Abramović, for as short or long a period of time as they choose. Although some go in skeptical, almost all leave moved. And the participants are not the only ones to find themselves changed by this unusual experience: Arky finds himself returning daily to watch others with Abramović. As the performance unfolds over the course of 75 days, so too does Arky. As he bonds with other people drawn to the exhibit, he slowly starts to understand what might be missing in his life and what he must do. This is a book about art, but it is also about success and failure, illness and happiness. It’s about what it means to find connection in a modern world. And most of all, it is about love, with its limitations and its transcendence.

This story traces the journey of a young French Canadian across North America. It is a darkly magical world through which Jean-Michel travels, a blend of brutality and the supernatural, black humour and tenderness, with intrusions of the surreal.

In the picturesque town of Serenityville, where cobblestone streets wind through idyllic landscapes, a hidden treasure awaits amidst the historical beauty. Nestled within this charming setting lies an unassuming yet extraordinary museum that beats softly with the pulse of one of humanity's most profound emotions: love. Meet Esther, a reserved and introspective curator who oversees the captivating "Museum of Love." Amidst a collection of ancient artifacts and sentimental keepsakes, Esther's world takes a mesmerizing turn when she stumbles upon an enigmatic love letter from centuries past. The passionate words penned in ink ignite an insatiable curiosity within her, propelling her into a realm of passion and mystery. Determined to unravel the threads of history and interlace the lives of the letter's author and recipient, Esther embarks on a journey that transcends the boundaries of time. Guided by her encyclopedic knowledge of the past and accompanied by her friend and fellow historian, Andre, she embarks on an expedition into history's embrace, pursuing hints and clues that lead to the descendants of the enigmatic lovers. As Esther delves deeper into the lives of the letter's protagonists, she unearths a love story that not only molded the destinies of generations but also reflects a mirror to her own heart. Through their poignant narrative, she discovers the transformative and unifying power of love, capable of bridging chasms of time and uniting souls across ages. Set against the backdrop of uncovering a tapestry of the past, Esther finds herself drawn to Andre, her stalwart companion on this beguiling quest. Together, they navigate the complexities of their burgeoning attraction, mirroring the emotions that once fueled the love story they're now trying to piece together. In "The Museum of Love," history dances with the present, illuminating the timeless nature of love and its capacity to mend wounds, kindle aspirations, and forge bonds that transcend eras. As the narrative unfolds, a journey of self-discovery unfolds, as Esther and Andre embrace the ageless wisdom of history and open their hearts to the prospect of a fervent romance in the present. Immerse yourself in this enchanting and heartfelt chronicle where bygone times and the contemporary world entwine, and the enigmas of yesteryears pave the way for an extraordinary love story to flourish anew. Welcome to the spellbinding pages of "The Museum of Love," where romance knows no bounds, and the echoes of love reverberate eternally.

“A charming, tender, and hilarious debut you will want to get lost in.” —Gayle Forman, bestselling author of If I Stay and I Was Here In this ode to all the things we gain and lose and gain again, seventeen-year-old Penelope Marx curates her own mini-museum to deal with all the heartbreaks of love, friendship, and growing up. Welcome to the Museum of Heartbreak. Well, actually, to Penelope Marx’s personal museum. The one she creates after coming face to face with the devastating, lonely-making butt-kicking phenomenon known as heartbreak. Heartbreak comes in all forms: There’s Keats, the charmingly handsome new guy who couldn’t be more perfect for her. There’s possibly the worst person in the world, Cherisse, whose mission in life is to make Penelope miserable. There’s Penelope’s increasingly distant best friend Audrey. And then there’s Penelope’s other best friend, the equal-parts-infuriating-and-yet-somehow-amazing Eph, who has been all kinds of confusing lately. But sometimes the biggest heartbreak of all is learning to let go of that wondrous time before you ever knew things could be broken…

A tender and wise ode to love, illustrated with an expertly curated selection of fine art for young children Art, like anything else, is only as meaningful and interesting as it is relatable. For toddlers and preschoolers, connecting their own experiences of love to those they see on the canvas allows them to truly engage with the material. 35 full-page artworks feature love in all its forms, accompanied by a brief and gentle read-aloud text. Each artwork's title and artist's name are included as secondary read-aloud text, for true integration of narrative and information. This stylishly compact art book is this first title in the My Art Book series, which suits lovey and artsy families alike! Ages 2-4

For Love or Money dissects the startling statistics about the inequality of pay in museums and galleries worldwide - and details the initiatives being taken to resolve the problem. With a Foreword by the Executive Director of the Getty Leadership Institute, this book brings a critical focus to bear on the causes and effects of pay inequality.

What to do with the fragments of a love affair? A postcard from a childhood sweetheart. A wedding dress in a jar. Barbed wire. Silicone breast implants. Red stilettos, never worn. These objects and many others make up the inspiring, whimsical, sometimes bizarre, and always unforgettable population of the real-life Museum of Broken Relationships. A decade ago, two lovers were struggling through their own painful breakup, desperate to heal their heartbreak without destroying the memory of the love they had shared. Then, an idea struck: they would create a communal space, a kind of refuge for - and cathartic celebration of - the everyday objects that had outlasted love. These items, along with the anonymous, intimate stories each piece represented, quickly captured hearts and imaginations across the globe. As word spread, the tiny museum became a worldwide sensation. Collected here are 203 of the best, funniest, most heartwarming and thought-provoking pieces that offer an irresistible experience of human connection. The Museum of Broken Relationships is a poignant celebration of modern love - and a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost.