Is This Art? Book Design

A satirical publication that asks the loudest question in the quietest way. Is This Art? is a hardcover exhibition book designed to confront the absurdity, brilliance, and controversy of contemporary art. Featuring works by Banksy, Cattelan, Koons, Sherman, Shrigley, and others, the book uses humor as an entry point to critique the commodification of culture.

From layout to tone, every choice mirrors the chaos of the subject matter. Staggered text blocks, barcode motifs, and hand drawn type celebrate irreverence while exposing the gallery to market pipeline. Each chapter is color coded by mood and printed on dyed paper stock, making the book instantly legible by feel and sight. Interviews with Cindy Sherman and Maurizio Cattelan give the project depth, opening a window into the artist’s mind rather than just the museum wall.


Client:

Is This Art?

Date:

2024

Role:

Editorial

Editorial

Graphics

Graphics

Typography

Typography

A satirical publication that asks the loudest question in the quietest way. Is This Art? is a hardcover exhibition book designed to confront the absurdity, brilliance, and controversy of contemporary art. Featuring works by Banksy, Cattelan, Koons, Sherman, Shrigley, and others, the book uses humor as an entry point to critique the commodification of culture.

From layout to tone, every choice mirrors the chaos of the subject matter. Staggered text blocks, barcode motifs, and hand drawn type celebrate irreverence while exposing the gallery to market pipeline. Each chapter is color coded by mood and printed on dyed paper stock, making the book instantly legible by feel and sight. Interviews with Cindy Sherman and Maurizio Cattelan give the project depth, opening a window into the artist’s mind rather than just the museum wall.


© 2025 Sucks Design

© 2025 Sucks Design

© 2025 Sucks Design