What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Organic Line’ by Irene V. Small

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Updated 31 August 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Organic Line’ by Irene V. Small

What would it mean to treat an interval of space as a line, thus drawing an empty void into a constellation of art and meaning-laden things? In this book, Irene Small elucidates the signal discovery of the Brazilian artist Lygia Clark in 1954: a fissure of space between material elements that Clark called “the organic line.”

For much of the history of art, Clark’s discovery, much like the organic line, has escaped legibility. 

Once recognized, however, the line has seismic repercussions for rethinking foundational concepts such as mark, limit, surface, and edge.


What We Are Reading Today: Habitats of Europe

Updated 06 December 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: Habitats of Europe

Authors: Dale Forbes, Iain Campbell, and Pete Morris

Europe is a place of natural wonders, from the icy expanses of the tundra to the arid beauty of deserts and the lush vibrancy of rainforests.

This illustrated guide covers all the continent’s major habitats, providing an invaluable resource for understanding and preserving its breathtaking landscapes, ecosystems, and wildlife.

Unlike standard habitat classification systems that focus solely on plant communities, Habitats of Europe offers a unique approach to understanding habitats by combining animal assemblages with descriptions of habitat structure, climate, soils, and vegetation.