Observer’s Best Art Books of 2025
Our favorite new art books span museum insider accounts, histories of protest and fresh takes on how images shape politics.
Frick Collection
The Frick Collection (“The Frick”) is located at 1 East 70th Street, New York, NY. The museum was established in 1935 and is housed in the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The museum features a distinguished collection of Old Master paintings, European sculpture and decorative arts. Notable works include paintings by Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt and Francisco Goya as well as exquisite French furniture and porcelain. The museum’s intimate setting, with rooms designed to resemble the original residential ambiance, provides a unique viewing experience. The Frick Collection also hosts temporary exhibitions such as “Turner’s Modern and Ancient Ports: Passages through Time” and “Masterpieces of French Faience: Selections from the Sidney R. Knafel Collection.” The museum offers educational programs, lectures and concerts enriching the cultural fabric of New York City. Read more about Museums.
Sotheby’s Has Set a Debut Date for Its Landmark Breuer Building Headquarters
The renovation preserves the building’s architectural significance while updating it for auction house use.
Figures, Fantasies and Frontiers: The Art Books Shaping Summer 2025
Megan Fox Kelly, a trusted art advisor and former President of the Association of Professional Art Advisors, curates a summer reading list that reflects the evolving interests of serious collectors, curators and connoisseurs. Kelly highlights 12 titles that offer critical insights, visual inspiration and fresh perspectives on artists and movements shaping today’s art world.
