1. Vitamin P2, New Perspectives in Painting | I just got this bad boy and my god, my eyes couldn’t take all the art and beauty trapped in this book. With more than 100 up and coming artists, you’ll be busy deciding which one you like the best.

2. Hot Art, Chasing Thieves and Detectives through the Secret World of Stolen Art | I am half way through this one and I love it, the stories are just something out of a James Bond movie – thieves, conspiracies, evil characters, heroes, yowza! Prepare yourself for an arty adrenaline rush.

3. Let’s Make Some Great Art | This book is so damn cute! Just watch this video and you’ll be sold. Granted, it was made for kids but who cares! Adults can take full advantage of it too. The book includes tons of art exercises to get your creativity rolling – from finger painting to collage and cubism, you’ll get messy and you’ll love it. It’s also a great gift for those poor parents that now have a house full of high-on-sugar kids running around looking for something to do (summer break nightmares?).

4. About Looking by John Berger | This one’s on the heavier side. The books is a compilation of short essays examining “the act of looking at visual culture” – that’s already a mouth full huh? Well, the book will definitely pick your brain and will hopefully make you see things in a different way. Great book to have around if you are into art criticism or want to spark a friendly debate with someone.

5. Pantone, The 20st Century in Color | This is a stunning book loaded with color, color and more color. It includes dozens of Pantone swatches drawn from different works in fashion, design, art and decor. A must-have for any art and design trend-seeker and color lover. A perfect addition to your coffee table so you can get inspired every time you sit down to chillax.

Do you have any other good reads for this summer? Want to share some books with us? Leave them on the comments below.

See you mañana!