Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art

A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. A smart and playful introduction to the often-mystifying world of contempor ary art What is contemporary art What makes it contemporary What is it fo r And why is it so expensive From museums and the art market to biennales and the next big thing, Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art offers concise and pointed insights into today' s art scene, decoding "Artspeak," explaining what curators do, demystifying conceptual art, exploring emerging art markets, and more. In this easy-to- navigate A to Z guide, the authors' playful explanations draw on key artwor ks, artists, and events from around the globe, including how the lights goi ng on and off won the Turner Prize, what makes the likes of Marina Abramovi c and Ai Weiwei such great artists, and why Kanye West would trade his Gram mys to be one. Packed with behind-the-scenes information and completely free of jargon, Wh o's Afraid of Contemporary Art is the perfect gallery companion and the go to guide for when the next big thing leaves you stumped. 35 color illustrations About the Author: Kyung An is Assistant Curator at the Guggenheim Museum, New York. She holds a PhD from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. Jessica Cerasi is curator of modern & contemporary Art at the UK Government Art Collection. She was assistant curator of the 2019 Venice Biennale and the 2016 Biennale of Sydney.

Product Info

ISBN: 0500292744

ISBN-13: 9780500292747

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Year: 2017

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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