Laura Callaghan – illustratör

The 1000 piece World of Yayoi Kusama jigsaw puzzle by Laurence King Publishing is an art puzzler's dream. Jigsaw puzzles are back as a wellness trend and this beautifully illustrated one is sure to help you relax while immersing yourself in the life of Yayoi Kusama. From 1960s New York to today's Tokyo, there's a huge cast of extras - her friends, lovers and collaborators. Discover references to her artworks and her love of the polka dot. Once complete why not frame the artwork or keepsake poster to keep forever.1000-PIECE PUZZLE: The 1000-piece colourful jigsaw puzzle features the world of Yayoi Kusama in mind-blowing detail. Piece together the intricate illustrations by Laura CallaghanFUN, COLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Spot the famous figures, fellow artists and references to her polka dot artwork as you build this colourful jigsaw puzzle.POSTER INCLUDED: Includes a fun facts about Kusama's life and work in a fold out keepsake poster (A2)EASY HANDLING: The 1000 puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy, and the back sides are a white matte finish. The completed puzzle measures A2 in size and the jigsaw puzzle box measures 267 x 267 x 48mm.GIFT: The perfect gift for people who love art and want to spend time away from their screens while building this jigsaw puzzle

Reshuffle art history with Queen of Arts, a beautifully illustrated deck of playing cards and book spotlighting the lives, work and legacies of fifty-four remarkable women. Did you know that the four suits of a modern-day deck of playing cards once represented the four classes of society in medieval France? Hearts represented the clergy, Spades the nobility, Diamonds the merchants and Clubs the peasants. Author Lydia Miller has reimagined these suits as Seers, Warriors, Influencers and Dissenters, curating the fifty-four women artists featured based on these categories. Laura Callaghan’s stunning, detail-packed illustrations will make you want to flip open the accompanying guide to learn about each artist.

Build this 1000-piece celebration of feminist art and take apart the patriarchy, one puzzle piece at a time! Join twenty-five of the art world’s greatest feminist figures as they come together to curate, celebrate and share their stories. Spot friends Frida Kahlo and Elizabeth Catlett snapping a mirror selfie, Georgia O’Keeffe arranging a vase of her signature jimson weed, and Faith Ringgold and Louise Bourgeois chatting about their groundbreaking textile art. Look up to see the Guerrilla Girls swinging wildly from the chandeliers! Hidden within the illustration is a clever clue to the next puzzle in the series – can you find it? Brought to life in dazzling, maximalist detail by illustrator Laura Callagan, and steered by the curatorial expertise of Lydia Miller, this jigsaw puzzle brims with witty nods to the lives and work of its featured artists. Judy Chicago prepares a table for a dinner party, while Marina Abramovic drafts a manifesto. Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin run a cheeky pop-up shop, while Yayoi Kusama transforms a gallery wall into a sea of dots. The scene pays homage not only to contemporary legends but also to trailblazers of the past. Spot painter and printmaker Mary Cassatt, along with Christina Broom, the UK’s first female press photographer known for her documentation of the suffragettes. The Great Feminist Art Party reaches even further back, spotlighting Artemisia Gentileschi, whose courageous work shattered barriers and continues to inspire generations of feminists. Included with the puzzle is a concertina fold-out, featuring an introduction to feminism in art, a large reproduction of the jigsaw illustration with a detailed key, and fascinating biographies of the twenty-five individuals depicted.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Vivienne Westwood, the flame-haired fashion designer and impresario. When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a working class girl from England could make a living in the art world. But after discovering her passion for design and jewellery making, she erupted onto the fashion scene with a bang.Vivienne's designs became iconic, and she became famous for letting her clothes speak for themselves. This accessibly written book helps introduce young Vivienne and her passion to young readers everywhere, and the book's bold design is true to Westwood's own punk style.This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the designer's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Piece together the world of the genius that is Frida Kahlo in this art history jigsaw puzzle that tells the story of her life, her art and her career. Taking centre stage is Frida herself surrounded by iconic elements of her life. Woven into the bustling Mexican scene are a huge cast of contemporary extras, from Kahlo's family and famous friends, as well as her various exotic pets. Those with a keen eye will also spot many references to her art and the tragedies and triumphs of her career. For those just discovering Kahlo the included poster guides the puzzler along the journey with facts about the 25 references found in the jigsaw.Known for her self-portraits and representation of her Mexican heritage, the colourful scene in this puzzle conveys the spirit of Kahlo and her world. Travel through the medical traumas, family, love and loss that encapsulated Kahlo's life and discover the surrealist artist in a new light.With 1000 pieces and a keepsake poster, The World of Frida Kahlo is an art puzzlers dream.Included references:Paintings, including Viva la Vida (Long Live Life) and Memory of the HeartMedical struggles from contracting polio and a tragic bus accidentHer iconic traditional Zapotec Mexican dresses as well as Kahlo's early career gender subverting suitsHer husband and artist, Diego RiveraFamily relationships and her beloved petsReligious and political influences

Immerse yourself in the colourful world of Frida Kahlo with this search and find book which details key aspects of her life - from her eccentric teenaged years and infatuation with Diego Rivera, to her dynamic arrival as an international artist, her incredible studio and house in Mexico and her deep love of Mexican culture.With twelve intricately drawn scenes, you can find Frida, among other places, at home with Diego Rivera, among a bustling Day of the Dead scene and at her Paris gallery opening.Find Frida not only features the iconic and flamboyant artist but is populated with a huge cast of over 200 extras for you to spot - including artists, filmmakers, writers and photographers - allowing the book to tell the complete story of Kahlo's life and her huge cultural influence.