Art: financial aspects Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"...Huff...teaches readers how they can do the same. He provides details on effective business strategies, including: how to find your niche; what makes an effective artist website; email marketing; blogging; social media marketing; and paid advertising--then explains how to tie all these online activities into offline efforts." -- ArtDaily "...Huff also helps readers articulate the stories of their creations as a way of connecting with potential buyers. VERDICT Any artist who is ready to treat their art career seriously will want to check this guide out." -- Library Journal

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Book SynopsisWhy would a smart New York investment banker pay twelve million dollars for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock’ s drip painting No.5 1948 sell for $140 million? The first book to look at the economics of the modern art world, and the marketing strategies that power the market to produce such astronomical prices, this surprising and revelatory book explores the money, lust, and self-aggrandizement of the art world in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work valuable while others are ignored. Drawing on interviews with past and present executives of auction houses and art dealerships, artists, and the buyers who move the market, Thompson launches the reader on a journey of discovery through the peculiar world of modern art to reveal the source of Charles Saatchi’s Midas touch, and how far a gallery like White Cube has contributed to Damien Hirst becoming one of the highest-earning artists in the world.Trade Review'If you read no other book about art in your life, read the one that's gripped me like a thriller for the past two days.’ – Richard Morisson‘This enthralling, revelation-rich trip through the “money game” of the art market brings an economist’s eye – and a dry, sceptical wit- to its absurdities.’‘Don Thompson is an entertaining sceptic when it comes to contemporary art…a much-needed attempt to get to grips with the mysteries of the art market…Thompson’s knowledge of markets and law is a convincing and informative read.’'If you read no other book about art in your life, read the one that's gripped me like a thriller for the past two days.’ – Richard Morisson ‘ This enthralling, revelation-rich trip through the “ money game” of the art market brings an economist’ s eye – and a dry, sceptical wit- to its absurdities.’ 'Intriguing and readable' ‘ Don Thompson is an entertaining sceptic when it comes to contemporary art… a much-needed attempt to get to grips with the mysteries of the art market… Thompson’ s knowledge of markets and law is a convincing and informative read.’

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Book SynopsisThe autobiography of a society heiress who became the bohemian doyenne of the art world.Table of ContentsForeword • Introduction • Gilt-edged Childhood • Virginity • Marriage • End of My Life with Laurence Vail • My Life with John Holms • Hayford Hall • Death of John Holms • My Life with Garman • Yew Tree Cottage • Communism • Guggenheim Jeune • My Life During the War • My Life with Max Ernst • Peace • Life in the Duplex • Art of This Century • Interlude • Venice and the Biennale • Palazzo Venier dei Leoni • Ceylon, India and Venice Again • New York Revisited • Conclusion • Appendix: Venice • Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A whirlwind tour in a compact, peppy car through the tumultuous life of the most famous patron of modern art."—Prudence Peiffer, Artforum"This excellent short biography appears in Yale’s 'Jewish Lives' series, and Prose is a subtle and attentive chronicler. . . "—Kathryn Hughes, Guardian"By describing fairly the limits of her wealth, and the nous with which she spent it, Prose does justice to this great modern Maecenas."—Iona McLaren, Daily Telegraph"Vibrant."—New Yorker"This succinct biography of one of the last century’s greatest collectors is an elegantly written account of the difficult and controversial life of Peggy Guggenheim."—Marina Vaizey, Art Newspaper"Lively, complex, and inclined to shock, Guggenheim (1898–1979), the modern art collector, emerges as the embodiment of the age in Prose’s judicious biography."—Publishers Weekly"Prose skillfully blends the events of Guggenheim's experience with details about the 20th-century art scene, all in a vivid setting of time and place. Her depictions of key artists, family members, husbands, and others are distinctive in their complexity of character and contribute to a deeper understanding of the personal and professional facets of this enigmatic woman. . . . This finely researched and well-written work honestly examines the often disturbing world of an acclaimed figure."—Library Journal"Prose situates Guggenheim right in the middle of the Modernist, as a new kind of woman who is hard to define, and in that she is a perfect product and reflection of her age, never less than fascinating. Without her, modern art would be much the poorer."—Lesley McDowell, Independent on SundayIn 2014 the Jewish Book Council awarded the Jewish Book of the Year honor to the Jewish Lives series—the first time in its history that a series was so honored—in recognition of its achievements thus far and its forthcoming contributions for years to come.“An extraordinary study of an extraordinary woman’s life, by a truly gifted writer. While Detailing Guggenheim’s incredible, unique contribution as a patron of the arts, Prose presents her as both glamourous and fragile.”—Padma Lakshmi, The Week -- Padma Lakshmi * The Week *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate handbook for artists and makers to learn how to deliver outstanding in person and online workshops. Packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information, this book goes into all aspects of creating quality workshops, from curating a program and identifying your target students, to finding the best platform be it in person or online. Additionally, you''ll learn how to teach your creative skills all whilst juggling the practicalities of pricing and marketing. As well as checklists, examples and action points there are case studies, photos and Q&As with a wide variety of artists who successfully teach a variety of subjects such as printmaking, embroidery, ceramics, jewellery-making and hand-weaving. Award-winning creative business adviser, trainer and coach, Patricia van den Akker, teaches you how to become a better and more confident teacher and how to promote and launch your workshops to turn them into a profitable venture, whether delivering them to amateur adults, peers, or specialist groups.

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Book Synopsis“[How to Become a Successful Artist] goes straight to the business of being an artist... Resch’s book offers practical advice to remind readers that there’s a lot more to being an artist than just making art.” – ArtNewsThe must-have business guide for all artists, written by the leading specialist in the global art marketWritten for artists of all levels, ages and mediums the latest book from bestselling author Magnus Resch explores how artists can have a career in the field they love. He answers the most important questions including: How do I find gallery representation? How do I write an artist statement? How should I price my artworks? And what's the best Instagram strategy? Case studies are drawn from interviews with leading experts and practitioners, including artists, gallerists, and curators. It's an invaluable resource to explain the core business principles of being an artist and reveals how to make it in the art market. This must-have guide includes business advice from the art world's leading experts, such as Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jeffrey Deitch, Simon de Pury, Mera & Don Rubell, Mr. Brainwash, Oscar Murillo, Sean Scully, Peter Halley, Kenny Scharf, Lucien Smith, Lisa Schiff, Julian Schnabel, Georgina Adam, Katherine Bernhardt, Shirin Neshat, Laurie Simmons, Jordan Wolfson, Jitish Kallat, Zhang Huan, Rashid Johnson, Marilyn Minter, Raymond Pettibon, and many more. “ [How to Become a Successful Artist] goes straight to the business of being an artist... Resch’s book offers practical advice to remind readers that there’s a lot more to being an artist than just making art.” - ArtNews Trade Review"Bolstered by interviews with art-world luminaries, Resch's book offers practical advice to remind readers that there's a lot more to being an artist than just making art." - ArtNews"This new book is determined to do away with the stereotype of the starving creative." - The Art Newspaper"Magnus Resch has the art world down to science." - Cultured"Get the inside scoop on how to become a successful artist." - Buzzfeed"How to get rich with art! This book is a business plan for artists." - Welt Am Sonntag"There's no magic wand to make you into a successful artist but this book comes pretty close." - FAD Magazine"Everything artists need in order to succeed financially." - Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ)"Magnus Resch explains in 10 short chapters how to transition from an art world loser to an art world winner." - Berliner Tagesspiegel"In the era of the social network's totalising grip, Resch distils data into a formula for art-stardom." - Spike Art Magazine"In his book, Magnus Resch addresses issues such as why are some artists more successful than others." - Sleek"Magnus Resch can help you become a successful artist." - Whitewall"This book provides a lot of information about the art market." - Volkskrant"A must read for artists." - Bunte"Magnus's tone is direct, very clear and personable." - Monopol Magazin

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Book SynopsisAn impassioned and convincing case for the importance and rewards of public investment in arts and culture.

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Book SynopsisYou must read this book before buying any artwork – written by the world’s leading art-market economist Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially for one just starting out in the art market. The world’s leading art market expert Magnus Resch explains the core principles of the art market and reveals the secrets of how to build and grow an art collection. He answers questions such as: • What art should I invest in? • Where do I start? • Which gallery should I visit? • How do I get VIP tickets for Art Basel? • Where's the best place to sell my art? • Is this price fair? This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in collecting art, novice or expert. Readers will learn: • How the art market really works; • How to navigate the art world; • How to start and develop a sustainable collection strategy, for every budget. Featured alongside Magnus’s advice for collecting are quotes and case studies from esteemed art world professionals, including mega collectors Shelley and Philip Aarons, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Jorge M. Pérez, Howard E. Rachofsky, and Komal Shah; museum directors Adam Weinberg and Heidi Zuckerman; art fair founder Touria El Glaoui; mega art dealers Marc Glimcher, Adam Lindemann, Jeffrey Deitch, and Simon de Pury; leading art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist; superstar art advisor Amy Cappellazzo; and artist Julian Schnabel. The book also features a foreword written by leading art collector Pamela Joyner. No-nonsense, clear prose makes this the perfect primer for anyone who is interested in collecting art. This book is for: • Art lovers who want to buy their first pieces; • Collectors who want to understand more about investing in art; • Advisors and gallerists who want to refresh their knowledge. This book, with words of advice from the most accomplished experts in the field, is like carrying an art advisor in your pocket.Trade ReviewPraise for How to Collect Art‘A refreshingly honest insider's guide to collecting.’ – The Art Newspaper‘The definitive guide to the art market and collecting in the 21st century.’ – Paper Mag‘An indispensable resource for those navigating the complexities of the art market.’ – Whitehot Magazine'Sophistication meets data in this essential guide to art investment, a timeless handbook from Magnus Resch for finding the right path in every art investment, big or small, where strategic content and effective communication converge to enlighten the modern art investor.' – CNN'A veritable acquisition manual.' – SURFACE'A recruitment manual for art collectors.' – Artnews'A transparent resource filled with data, case studies, and real-life reflections.' – Whitewall‘An excellent guide to participating in the art market for both those new to the market, as well as seasoned collectors.’ – Christies Education‘Reveals the major players throughout the art market and explains the ins-and-outs of auction houses and galleries as it guides readers on how to select the right one to work with.’ – Barron’s Penta Praise for How To Become A Successful Artist‘Bolstered by interviews with art-world luminaries, Resch's book offers practical advice to remind readers that there's a lot more to being an artist than just making art.’ – ArtNews‘This book is determined to do away with the stereotype of the starving creative.’ – The Art Newspaper‘Get the inside scoop on how to become a successful artist.’ – Buzzfeed‘There's no magic wand to make you into a successful artist but this book comes pretty close.’ – FAD Magazine‘Magnus Resch can help you become a successful artist.’ – Whitewall‘In the era of the social network's totalising grip, Resch distills data into a formula for art-stardom.’ – Spike Art MagazinePraise for Magnus Resch‘Magnus gives the art world plenty to think about.’ – New York Times‘Magnus's study explores the financial challenges facing galleries today. Anyone in the field can gain insights from his observations and research.’ – Artsy‘Resch has the art world down to science.’ – Cultured

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Book SynopsisThis memoir from the influential art dealer and author offers an up close and personal perspective on New York's vibrant art scene of the sixties and seventies. One of today's most respected art dealers, Michael Findlay launched his career surrounded by the most exciting figures of the late twentieth century art scene. His generously illustrated memoir traces his childhood in Scotland to his arrival in New York, where he directed one of the first art galleries in SoHo, exposing American audiences to the likes of Joseph Beuys and Sean Scully. Findlay launched the first solo exhibitions of John Baldessari, Hannah Wilke, Stephen Mueller and Billy Sullivan. He offers fascinating recollections about his relationships with painters and sculptors, art dealers and art collectors, actors, models and the creative talents at the heart of New York's Downtown scene. Making appearances in Findlay's stellar cast of characters are Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Jasper Johns, Robert Rau

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Book SynopsisIn just half a century of growth, the art fair industry has transformed the art market. Now, for the first time, art market journalist Melanie Gerlis tells the story of art fairs' rapid ascent and reflects on their uncertain future. From the first post-war European art fairs built on the imperial 19th-century model of the International Exhibitions, to the global art fairs of the 21st century and their new online manifestations, it's a tale of many twists and turns.The book brings to life the people, places and philosophies that enabled art fairs to take root, examines the pivotal market periods when they flourished, and maps where they might go in a much-changed world. Trade Review 'a scintillating read’ – Artnet News'could not have been better timed' – Country LifeTable of ContentsSeries Editors' Foreword; 1. Introduction: The art fair phenomenon; 2. Early Days: Europe, 1966 to 1976; 3. Markets new and old: The US and Maastricht, 1976 to 1995; 4. Golden Age: London, 1995 to 2008; 5. Brave new worlds: Asia and the Middle East, 2008 to 2011; 6. Everywhere: 2011 to 2020; 7. Nowhere: 2020 to 2021; Notes; Bibliography; Acknowledgments; Index

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Book SynopsisCensored Art Today is an accessible, informed analysis of the debates raging around censorship of art and so-called ‘cancel culture’, focusing on who the censors are and why they are clamping down on forms of artistic expression worldwide. Art censorship is a centuries-old issue which appears to be on the rise in the 21st century - why is this the case?Gareth Harris expertly analyses the different contexts in which artists, museums and curators face restrictions today, investigating political censorship in China, Cuba and the Middle East; the suppression of LGBTQ+ artists in 'illiberal democracies'; the algorithms policing art online; Western museums and 'cancel culture'; and the narratives around 'problematic' monuments. His fascinating study, which draws on extensive research and interviews, reveals why censorship has become the hottest of topics, impacting substantially on artists.Trade ReviewSelected as one of Wallpaper* magazine's Best Contemporary Art Books of 2022:'From political censorship in China, Cuba and the Middle East to the suppression of LGBTQ+ artists, cancel culture and the algorithms policing art online, Harris’ superbly-researched book poses critical questions about the trajectory of free speech, free expression and ultimately, who gets to decide.' - Harriet Lloyd-Smith, Wallpaper*'Where the book really excels is in exploring the novel situation in the West, where the most prominent instances of censorship now stem from progressive concerns for social justice and inclusivity. Harris' analysis is insightful and equitable [...]. And his final chapter, on the polarising question of historically problematic statues, is one of the most cogent and elegant short accounts of the subject you're likely to read.' - Gabriel Coxhead, Art QuarterlySelected as one of FAD Magazine's Top Art Books to Read in 2023: 'I'm a fan of this series of books that takes important art topics and covers them in digestible reads. Gareth Harris looks at art in repressive regimes, the contentious issues of removing statues, and how social media controls the art we see.' – Tabish Khan, FAD MagazineTable of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Political Censorship in China, Cuba and the Middle East; 2. The Suppression of LGBTQ+ Artists in 'Illiberal Democracies'; 3. The Algorithms Policing Art Online; 4. Western Museums and 'Cancel Culture'; 5. Censoring the Past? The Narratives around 'Problematic' Monuments; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisAn illuminating new biography of the connoisseur who changed the art world and the way we see artTrade Review"A highly sympathetic and graceful portrait of Bernard Berenson, the art connoisseur and dealer who remade himself into a work of art, priced and priceless, which he protected, cultivated, and even at times bartered: Rachel Cohen's Bernard Berenson is an illuminating tale of this self-transformation, its successes and pitfalls, told with stalwart compassion."--Brenda Wineapple, author of Ecstatic Nation: Confidence, Crisis, and Compromise, 1848-1877 -- Brenda Wineapple"An insightful, richly detailed account of Bernard Berenson’s brilliant transformation from an immigrant Jew and son of a tin peddler into a connoisseur of Italian Renaissance painting and a dealer in secret partnership with Joseph Duveen. With the keen gaze that Berenson brought to a picture, Rachel Cohen analyzes his high-wire act of self-invention against the glittering, aristocratic, anti-Semitic world of art collecting."--Cynthia Saltzman -- Cynthia Saltzman"Cohen draws a psychological portrait of a man guided by passionate aesthetic ideals and tortured by the compromises in the world of commerce that he felt compelled to make. . . . If you live in an American city, there's a good chance that you can go to a museum today and see an exquisite Sienese Madonna, or a Venetian Holy Family, or a Florentine portrait. You have Berenson—and his collector-acolytes—to thank."—Hugh Eakin, Wall Street Journal -- Hugh Eakin * Wall Street Journal *"The most dynamic biography yet of the groundbreaking art historian Bernard Berenson...Cohen investigates Berenson’s contradictions, metamorphoses, and dramatically unconventional life with vivacious authority. . . . Cohen deftly channels the sweeping intensity of Berenson’s aesthetic ecstasy, hard-won expertise, surprising adventures, and vital legacy.”—Booklist, Starred Review * Booklist, Starred Review *"In her remarkable biography, Cohen approaches Berenson's life as a panorama full of artifice and profundity, whose brilliant flashes of color are inextricable from its substrates of shadow. The book leaves an indelible impression, not merely in the way it catalogues Berenson's accomplishments and failings, but also in its dissection of the struggle between desire and alienation that characterizes American art—and life—to this day."—Thomas Micchelli, Bookforum -- Thomas Micchelli * Bookforum *Book of the Week“[As] Rachel Cohen, the author of this elegantly written biography. . . .nicely puts it, Berenson was ‘a person whose capacity for metamorphosis approached that of a moth.’”—Martin Gayford, The Sunday Telegraph -- Martin Gayford * The Sunday Telegraph *“Rachel Cohen’s unobtrusively and thoroughly well written short volume skilfully negotiates the contradictory sides of Berenson’s character – the aesthete and the huckster; the man who lived only for art and the man who very much liked to surround himself with the appurtenances of wealth.”—Sam Leith, The Spectator -- Sam Leith * The Spectator *“Rachel Cohen has written an admirable short life...[and] a touching portrait”—James Stourton, Literary Review -- James Stourton * Literary Review *"Berenson's extraordinary and colorful life—from his humble birth in Lithuania, to Harvard and thence to his august and influential position as a critic and art historian, to the renowned splendor of his Florentine villa I Tatti—makes a rich and compelling subject. Ms. Cohen's remarkable book affords the occasion also for rumination upon self-invention and authenticity, upon the making of the man, and of taste, too."—Claire Messud, Wall Street Journal -- Claire Messud * Wall Street Journal *“Rachel Cohen who has written an extremely thoughtful and readable biography of Berenson”—Charles Saumarez-Smith, Apollo Magazine -- Charles Saumarez-Smith * Apollo Magazine *Chosen as a highly recommended book by the Boston Authors Club in 2014. -- Honorable Mention * Boston Authors Club *"An absorbing new biography."—Jewish Daily Forward * Jewish Daily Forward *‘This book proves to be a remarkably balanced treatment of a profoundly complicated and compelling life.’—Robert Simon, Burlington Magazine -- Robert Simon * Burlington Magazine *"An irresistibly readable and accessible account of this complicated character, who could be by turns brilliant and petty, generous toward others and scornful of himself, an inveterate philanderer and a staunch husband."—Ann Landl, ARTnews -- Ann Landl * ARTnews *Shortlisted for the 2015 Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize 2014 -- Wingate Prize * Jewish Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisWhy would a smart New York investment banker pay $12 million for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock''s drip painting No. 5, 1948 sell for $140 million? Intriguing and entertaining, The $12 Million Stuffed Shark is a Freakonomics approach to the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world. Why were record prices achieved at auction for works by 131 contemporary artists in 2006 alone, with astonishing new heights reached in 2007? Don Thompson explores the money, lust, and self-aggrandizement of the art world in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work valuable while others are ignored.This book is the first to look at the economics and the marketing strategies that enable the modern art market to generate such astronomical prices. Drawing on interviews with past and present executives of auction houses and art dealerships, artists, and the buyers who move the market, Thompson

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Book SynopsisThe life of a brilliant poet, exquisite painter, and rotten salesman.Trade Review"The effort that produced William Blake in the Desolate Market is that of a lifetime, gathering for the first time, in concentrated fashion, every interaction and transaction Blake had with an often indifferent marketplace and its agents. It will be of serious pragmatic use for the next generation of Blake scholars." Mark Lussier, Department of English, Arizona State University "In an age of digitally diluted research practices, this exemplary volume testified to traditional scholarly rigor and the continuing necessity of historicist methodologies. Essential." - Choice This impressive work of scholarship gathers the accumulated evidence of Blake's lifetime of failure as a businessman. [Citing Blake's] personal proverb, "desire of gain deadens the genius of man," Bentley shows Blake's ever more inventive ways of losing money - [including] engraving on copper plates at a time when the cost of copper rocketed. Blake's stubborn reliance on a material that placed him in direct competition with arms manufacturers is the sort of revelatory detail that will make this a vital supplement for teaching, criticism, and biographical work in the period. - Studies in English Literature 1500-1800

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Book SynopsisOffering veteran insight and friendly, actionable advice from two self-made women who have helmed four successful creative businesses, this practical guide to becoming a creative entrepreneur will speak to anyone wanting to make art, be their own boss, and not have to work a second job to make ends meet. Figuring out how to make a living from your creative work poses unique challenges and obstacles. From choosing the right business model to building a brand, from managing your time to scaling up your production-starting your own creative business often means doing it all yourself. Enter The Creative Business Handbook by Alicia Puig and Ekaterina Popova, the dynamic duo behind Create! Magazine . With its conversational tone and accessible advice, this handbook lays an essential foundation for anyone wanting to earn a living with their art-no fancy business degree required! In addition to nuts-and-bolts advice based on the authors' real-life experiences, each chapter of the book includes an interview with a creative entrepreneur from a different background and craft, and ends with action steps that will help keep you on track. Written by creative business owners for creative business owners, this is the perfect book for anyone with a vision who is ready to hit the ground running.

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Book SynopsisThis book scrutinizes the excesses and extravagances that the 21st-century explosion of the contemporary art market brought in its wake. The buying of art as an investment, temptations to forgery and fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and pressure to produce more and more art all form part of this story, as do the upheavals in auction houses and the impact of the enhanced use of financial instruments on art transactions. Drawing on a series of tenaciously wrought interviews with artists, collectors, lawyers, bankers and convicted artist forgers, the author charts the voracious commodification of artists and art objects, and art's position in the clandestine puzzle of the highest echelons of global capital. Adam's revelations appear even more timely in the wake of the Panama Papers revelations, for example incorporating examples of the way tax havens have been used to stash art transactions - and ownership - away from public scrutiny. With the same captivating style of her bestselling Big Bucks: The Explosion of the Art Market in the 21st Century, Georgina Adam casts her judicious glance over a section of the art market whose controversies and intrigues will be of eye-opening interest to both art-world players and observers.Trade Review'A "must-read" for anyone with an interest in the relationship between art and money.' Daily TelegraphTable of ContentsIntroduction; Prologue; Part One: Sustaining the "Big Bucks" Market; Chapter One: Supply; Chapter Two: Demand; Part Two: Price, Authenticity and Forgery; Chapter Three: Price; Chapter Four: Authenticity; Chapter Five: Fakes and Forgery; Part Three: Money, Money, Money; Chapter Six: Investment; Chapter Seven: Speculation; Chapter Eight: The Dark Side; Epilogue; Appendix; Notes; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisThe first part of this essential handbook provides an art-business analysis of the market for art photography and explains how to navigate it; the second is an art-historical account of the evolution of art photography from a marginal to a core component of the international fine-art scene.In tracing the emergence of a robust art-world sub-system for art photography, sustaining both significant art-world presence and strong trade, the book shows the solid foundations on which today's international market is built, examines how that market is evolving, and points to future developments.This pioneering handbook is a must-read for scholars, students, curators, dealers, photographers, private collectors and institutional buyers, and other arts professionals.Trade Review'A must-read for anyone seriously interested in photography, its history, and how it became a major force in a generally resistant art world.' -- Joel Meyerowitz Photographer'Hacking’s concise and lively guide to the economics and inner workings of the current photography market is a must-read for anyone interested in taking the plunge as a collector.' -- Anne McCauleyTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One: Navigating the Market for Art Photography: Chapter 1: Buyer Aware; Chapter 2: Authenticity and Ethics; Chapter 3: Buying; Chapter 4: Keeping and Selling; Chapter 5: Analysing the Market; Chapter 6: Investing, Monetising, Speculating; Part Two: How Photography Became Art: Chapter 7: A New Way to Make Pictures, 1839-1889; Chapter 8: The Modern, 1890-1940; Chapter 9: Art and Society, 1940-1968; Chapter 10: The Photo Boom, 1969-1980; Chapter 11: The Postmodern, 1981-1999; Chapter 12: The Contemporary, 2000 to Now; Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book charts a geography of the art market and the art museum in the early 20th century through the legacy of one influential dealer. Born in Ireland, Hugh Lane (18751915) established himself in London in the 1890s. With little formal education or training, he orchestrated high-profile sales of paintings by the likes of Holbein, Titian, and Velázquez and described his life's work as selling pictures by old painters to buy pictures by living painters. Lane assembled a collection of modern art for the Johannesburg Art Gallery, amassed a collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings for Cape Town, and gave his own collection of modern art to the National Gallery in London. He also donated paintings to the National Gallery of Ireland, where he was named director in 1914. Each chapter in this revelatory study focuses on an important city in Lane's practice as a dealer to understand the interrelationship of event and place. Published in association with the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British ArtTrade Review“Excellent questions are posed” —Robert O'Byrne, Apollo Magazine“A major appeal of the book lies in the parallels O'Neill draws between Lane's time and the present day, demonstrating how certain core questions that preoccupied him and his contemporaries remain important, especially because the overlaps between commerce and art history are becoming ever more pronounced.”— Susanna Avery-Quash, Burlington MagazineLong listed for the Historians of British Art Book Prize

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, there has been a great deal of interest in ‘design classics’, both in their increased availability and affordability through re-issues, and in their widespread re-interpretation by contemporary designers and artists. Focusing on chairs, this book examines this significant aspect of contemporary design practice. It does so, not only in terms of works by well-known designers, but also relative to ubiquitous designs such as the monobloc, Thonet number 14, and Ming chairs. These varied examples of re-imagining and re-working are examined from an international perspective as designers and artists across the globe seek to bring new formal, material, and narrative interpretations to these iconic designs. Renewed interest in do-it-yourself, together with the growth of hacking, open-source design and digital fabrication, have all contributed to an expansion of the concepts of re-imagine and re-make in the new millennium. Embraced by professionals, amateurs and companies alike, these developments further attest to the diverse practice of re-interpretation in contemporary design. Bringing together key examples of the re-issuing, re-imagining and re-making of design icons, the book draws on observations from designers, artists and manufacturers in order to understand the varied motivations behind these activities. It places the works within their historical and cultural context, and considers the boundaries between art and design. Further, the book interrogates the issues of authenticity and authorship and the ethical and legal rights to copy and to alter iconic objects that are raised by these re-interpretations.Trade Review'Innovative in its approach, with a text that gives the reader new ways of understanding and appreciating contemporary furniture' – Decorative Arts SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Defining the Design Icon; 2. Producing the Icon; 3. Companies and the Re-imagining of the Icon; 4. Re-imagining and Re-making the Icon; 5. The 'Anonymous' Made Famous; 6. The Consumer as Designer and Maker; Conclusion: The Future of the Icon

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Book SynopsisIn this day and age, when art has become more of a commodity and art school graduates are convinced that they can only make a living from their work by attaining gallery representation, it is more important than ever to show the reality of how a professional, contemporary artist sustains a creative practice over time. The 40 essays collected here in Living and Sustaining a Creative Life are written in the artists’ own voices and take the form of narratives, statements and interviews. Each story is different and unique, but the common thread is an ongoing commitment to creativity, inside and outside the studio. Both day-to-day and Big Picture details are revealed, showing how it is possible to sustain a creative practice that contributes to the ongoing dialogue in contemporary art. These stories will inform and inspire any student, young artist and art enthusiast, and will help redefine what ‘success’ means to a professional artist.Trade Review'Sharon Louden has invaluably gathered together in this book an exceptionally diverse range of artists’ experiences in order to illustrate, in a manner otherwise inaccessible, the inherent tensions that artists face in constantly balancing their drive to devote core time and energy to creating new work and their wish to share that work with the world with the complexities, as well as the joys, of their personal and family lives.' -- Michael Straus, Chairman, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts'Anyone serious about a career as an artist must read this book.' -- Adam Sheffer, Partner, Cheim & Read Gallery'I applaud artist Sharon Louden for assembling this fascinating compilation of artist testimonies. It provides a refreshing, honest look at the myriad ways that artists shape and feed their lives and evolve authentic, generative practices in a society that does not always make it easy for artists to subsist and fully contribute. "Living and Sustaining a Creative Life" is thus an inspiring, unexpurgated resource for artists beginning their careers as well as any individual seeking to recalibrate his or her daily life to pursue a more purpose-filled existence.' -- Olga Viso, Executive Director, Walker Art Center'Too often the story of how an artist makes art and a living is advertised as either a step into an abyss of debt and dementia or a glamorized Bohemia misunderstood by a general public. Yet, what these artists demonstrate in this valuable book is that the common bond for us all who aspire to a well lived life is blood, sweat and tears are the elements all the dreams are made of. From artists living off of sales of their work, to those who teach, and those who search for paychecks in odd jobs, the desire to create is never extinguished.' -- Franklin Sirmans, Terri and Michael Smooke Curator and Department Head, Contemporary Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art'Doing it all - from surprisingly frank sharings on the struggles of starting out as young artists to the challenges of making time and space for creation, the artists in "Living and Sustaining a Creative Life" share with candor and heart just what it takes to be an artist today.' -- Anne Pasternak, President and Artistic Director, Creative Time'This was a fantastic book. Thank you Sharon for bringing to light that which we artists struggle: how to make it all work while we are making our work. I highly recommend this wonderful collection of essays! ' -- Milisa M Galazzi, from amazon'I've been unable to put it down ... each essay is short, but packed with fascinating personal and professional details. I'm savoring each one and discovering so much in the process. Each artist who wrote had a different perspective, which makes this book so universal for artists. ' -- Tracey, from amazon'What struck me while reading each of these personal histories was how direct and honest the accounts were ... Living and Sustaining also stands out for its well designed blending of text, image and white space' -- Deborah Barlow, from amazon'Eye opening, touching, humorous and brave – these honestly-rendered descriptions of what artists do to survive (emotionally, materially and creatively) are extraordinary' -- Ann Fensterstock, from amazon'I loved every page. Wonderful book' -- David A. Clark, from amazon'It’s the first I heard about such a practical guide book from working artists ... and it makes me incredibly happy that it exists.' -- Saltwater Birch'A very interesting book' -- Eileen R. Tabios'Living and Sustaining a Creative Life should be handed out with every fine arts degree' -- The Art Blog, Andrea Kirsh'I highly recommend the book' -- Art Biz Blog, Alyson Stanfield'I knew I had to read this book' -- A Geography of Reading, Isla McKetta'While the book includes essays by fine artists, their experiences are likely to resonate with people in a range of careers. Young artists will find inspiration and new ideas for how to carve out a creative existence. Non-artists may be surprised to discover that, in many ways, being a working artist also means learning how to run a small business.' -- BreakThru Radio, Thomas'It’s inspirational, honest (sometimes brutally) and powerfully motivational; an undeniable must-have' -- Arts the Word, Becca Joy Harris'I really enjoyed this book because, for the most part, it is really down to earth and the essays were short little nuggets that I could read in one sitting.' -- Carolyn A Pappas'A handsome, useful book' -- CultureCrash, Scott Timberg'I would suggest any artist making, or planning to make his/her living as an artist, invest in a copy as soon as possible.' -- VoxPhotographs Weblog'(A) personable, easy-to-read volume of pragmatic artist testimonies.' -- Public Art Review, Jen Dolen'These inspiring stories show how artists create both inside and outside the studio, both day-to-day and over the long haul.' -- Professional Artist'Though written about the unique experience of fine artists, “Living and Sustaining A Creative Life” is worth the read by anyone seeking to build a life of artistic intention without ignoring the need for monetary sustenance. ' -- Courtney M. McSwain'I found the reading insightful and hopeful. Approaching graduation gives me more anxiety than faculty crits do, which logically doesn’t seem to make sense at this point in the year but it is what it is. ' -- Katie KahnTable of ContentsPREFACE Sharon Louden INTRODUCTION Carter E. Foster ESSAYS Adrienne Outlaw Amanda Church Amy Pleasant Annette Lawrence Austin Thomas Beth Lipman Blane De St. Croix Brian Novatny Brian Tolle Carson Fox David Humphrey Ellen Harvey Erik Hanson George Stoll Jay Davis Jennifer Dalton Jenny Marketou Julie Blackmon Julie Heffernan Julie Langsam Justin Quinn Karin Davie Kate Shepherd Laurie Hogin Maggie Michael and Dan Steinhilber Maureen Connor Melissa Potter Michael Waugh Michelle Grabner Peter Drake Peter Newman Richard Klein Sean Mellyn Sharon L. Butler The Art Guys Thomas Kilpper Timothy Nolan Tony Ingrisano Will Cotton CONCLUSION Ed Winkleman and Bill Carroll

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Book SynopsisThe Art Institution of Tomorrow is a unique manifesto for raising the standard of institutional practices across the world. It suggests that existing art institutions are not equipped to deal with the radical social, economic and environmental change we are living through and engage with advancement in the arts, and that unless they re-focus on their core purpose and fundamentally transform their organisational structure and operational models, they will start to lose their relevance and influence. Built on an extensive study of non-profit visual-arts organisations and the creative industries at large, and incorporating interviews with institutional leaders from throughout the sector, the book expresses a clear outline of change that art institutions will need to undergo in order to maintain their relevance for generations to come.

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Book SynopsisArturo Cifuentes and Ventura Charlin provide an expert guide to the methods, risks, and rewards of investing in art. They detail how to apply the financial and statistical tools and techniques used to evaluate more traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, and real estate to art markets.Trade ReviewThis is a magnificent book. Original, deep and detailed. It is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the intersection between markets and art. -- Sebastian Edwards, Henry Ford II Distinguished Professor of International Economics, Anderson Graduate School of Management, UCLAIn The Worth of Art, two sophisticated quantitative analysts demonstrate the value of applying the powerful tools of financial economics to a wide range of issues involving art markets. Arturo Cifuentes and Ventura Charlin have written a genuinely innovative book. Their careful exposition of statistical techniques will be required reading for participants in art markets, and their conclusions will be of interest to anyone who enjoys thinking systematically about art and what makes it valuable. -- David W. Galenson, University of ChicagoThe authors have presented a compelling way to value art, drawing on tools used in financial markets and adjusting for the idiosyncrasies of the asset class. This work, which advances an understanding of investing in art, should be welcomed by both the art world and the financial community as it deftly straddles both spheres. -- Timothy Goodell, international bankerAs art continues to be accepted as a bankable asset class unto its own, any investor looking to enter this complex marketplace should be armed with the necessary quantitative tools to complement any qualitative analysis. This book is a “must have” guide for any serious art investor—new or seasoned—looking to navigate the often rocky terrain of the art market. -- Judd Grossman, founder and managing partner, Grossman LLPThis book will help demystify the art buying process for novice and expert art collectors alike. The tools provided for financial analysis will give readers a better framework to make educated collecting decisions and buy with their head as well as their heart. -- Amelia Manderscheid, Vice President and Senior Director for Post-War & Contemporary Art, BonhamsThe Worth of Art is full of thought-provoking research and intriguing observations that provide a novel—and revelatory—lens on the world of art. Cifuentes and Charlin are invaluable guides to the complexities and intricacies of the art market. -- Bianca Bosker, author of Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for TasteIlluminating and riveting. The Worth of Art is indispensable for anyone making an initial foray into art as a vehicle for building wealth. Its techniques and insights will also be new to many seasoned art investors. * CFA Institute’s Enterprising Investor *Selected as one of Martin S. Fridson's 3 favorite reads of 2023 * Shepherd *Two decades ago, Arturo Cifuentes, a Chilean financier, used his quantitative skills to parse financial derivatives with great effect: long before 2008, he warned that a financial crisis loomed (influencing my own journalism). Now, however, Cifuentes has another mission: he is redeploying his skills to analyse art, exploring issues such as the relative return and risk profile of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s paintings. (Complex calculations in his co-authored book The Worth of Art suggest that Basquiat not only outperforms US equities, but also works by Renoir and Matisse.)… At art fairs, financialisation remains a dirty word. But if this trend drives more money into the art world, those artists should have reason to raise a glass to it. As Cifuentes says, even algorithms can create beauty. * Gillian Tett, Financial Times *Essential reading for collectors, investors, and dealers -- as well as members of the art community. * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsPrefaceGlossaryPart I. Understanding the Art MarketsIntroduction1. Estimating Returns in the Art Market2. Simple Comparisons to Uncover Interesting Trends3. Price and Color in Paintings4. Art Market IndicesPart II. Investment Strategies5. Portfolio Management Strategies6. Art-Secured Lending7. Auction Guarantees8. The Market for Collectibles9. Art, Data, and Finance: A Few Speculations About the FutureAppendix for PoetsIndex

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Book SynopsisWilliam Morris is perhaps best known today for the beautiful textile designs he created under the banner of Morris & Co, which continue to decorate homes around the globe. As one of the leading lights of British socialism, however, he is less well known, and this series of Morris's Manifestos seeks to highlight his extraordinary contribution to the literary canon on subjects socialist and artistic. Based on a lecture given at the Manchester Royal Institution in 1883, Art, Wealth and Riches is a thought-provoking essay that considers art as having educative and aesthetic value that should be shared with the many, rather than financial value that should be hoarded by the few. Morris asks: 'Is art to be limited to a narrow class who only care for it in a very languid way, or is it to be the solace and pleasure of the whole people?'

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Book SynopsisArt in Hong Kong is a fascinating analysis of the history, current status and possible future of Hong Kong as an international art hub, written by a local journalist who has reported on the city?s cultural landscape for many years. Enid Tsui presents a balanced and insightful picture of recent changes in the city which was once the poster-child of artistic freedom in Asia as well as the undisputed leader of the region''s booming contemporary-art market. Some of Hong Kong''s traditional advantages now look precarious following new laws imposed by China curbing freedom of expression and the city''s long period of isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet despite the exodus of talent from Hong Kong and growing uncertainties over the ''red lines'' of censorship, there are more world-class art institutions in the city than ever before and the market has proved resilient, with international auction houses and galleries continuing to expand their presence there.This book lifts the lid on a diverse art scene in a city of fascinating contradictions: a former British colony where artists have long been inspired by the interplay between east and west, and where the new M+ museum and other venues have to tread a tightrope between celebrating a distinct and vibrant culture based on different influences and abiding by the new national security regime.

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Book SynopsisAI and the Art Market is the first book to offer an approachable introduction to AI for art-market professionals, considering AI's impact on and possible applications within the art world, whether as a business tool or as an artistic medium. The two primary topics of how AI is affecting the art market, and the growing market for AI art, are united under the broad theme of how art-market professionals can be better equipped to work with AI in an art-world context, as relative novices. The book addresses questions like: Can AI benefit your business? How can you best support artists working with AI and approach selling their work? What risks should you be aware of, and how can you distinguish between truly cutting-edge innovation and outlandish, unsubstantiated claims about AI? More broadly, how/is AI reshaping practices within the art market and what cultural changes should we be prepared for in the long term? AI and the Art Market puts forward a balanced overview of this increasingly

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of this essential practical handbook for all those involved in, or studying, the dynamic field of curating. From pitching your ideas and writing loan requests to working with artists, lenders and art handlers, to writing interpretation material, installing and promoting your exhibition; The Curator's Handbook is the most clear and complete guide yet to the art and practice of curating. An introduction maps the history of curating from its origins in the 17th century to the multifarious roles of the curator today: tastemaker, custodian, interpreter, educator, facilitator, organizer. Adrian George then guides the reader, across thirteen chapters, through the process of curating an exhibition. Each step is described in valuable detail and clear, informative language by this experienced curator, whose text pinpoints the keys to success (as well as which pitfalls to avoid). With advice and tips from a renowned cast of international museum directors and curators including Daniel Birnbaum, Aric Chen, Elizabeth Ann MacGregor, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jennifer Russell and Nicholas Serota this new edition, updated to reflect current concerns in the art world and the latest recommended best practices, remains the essential handbook for all students, museum and gallery professionals, as well as established or aspiring curators.

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Book SynopsisA 2024 Book of the Year pick in the Economist, Independent, Prospect, Apollo, New Yorker and at WaterstonesA 2024 Summer Read in the Economist, Telegraph, Guardian, New Yorker, i, and the Evening Standard'My favourite book of 2024... A masterclass of a book' Brandon Taylor'An art world Great Gatsby, deliciously withering and dishy.' Patrick Radden KeefeDECEPTION IS A FINE ART. When Orlando Whitfield first meets Inigo Philbrick, they are students dreaming of dealing art for a living. Their friendship lasts for fifteen years until one day, Inigo - by then the most successful dealer of his generation - suddenly disappears, accused of a fraud so gigantic and audacious it rocks the art world to its core.A sparklingly sharp memoir of greed, ambition and madness, All That Glitters will take you to the heart of the contemporary art world, a place wilder and wealthier than you could ever imagine.'Explosive... the inside story of the biggest art fraud in American history' Guardian'Liar's Poker, but for art' Economist

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Book SynopsisMost artists earn very little. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of aspiring young artists. Do they give to the arts willingly or unknowingly? Governments and other institutions also give to the arts, to raise the low incomes. But their support is ineffective: subsidies only increase the artists’ poverty.The economy of the arts is exceptional. Although the arts operate successfully in the marketplace, their natural affinity is with gift-giving, rather than with commercial exchange. People believe that artists are selflessly dedicated to art, that price does not reflect quality, and that the arts are free. But is it true?This unconventional multidisciplinary analysis explains the exceptional economy of the arts. Insightful illustrations from the practice of a visual artist support the analysis.Read a sample chapter (Pdf.)Table of ContentsTable of Contents - 6 Preface - 12 1 Sacred Art: Who Has the Power to Define Art? - 18 2 The Denial of the Economy: Why Are Gifts to the Arts Praised, While Market Incomes Remain Suspect? - 35 3 Economic Value Versus Aesthetic Value: Is There Any Financial Reward for Quality? - 53 4 The Selflessly Devoted Artist: Are Artists Reward-Oriented? - 79 5 Money for the Artist: Are Artists Just Ill-Informed Gamblers? - 104 6 Structural Poverty: Do Subsidies and Donations Increase Poverty? - 125 7 The Cost Disease: Do Rising Costs in the Arts Make Subsidization - 153 8 The Power and the Duty to Give: Why Give to the Arts? - 182 9 The Government Serves Art: Do Art Subsidies Serve the Public Interest - 204 10 Art Serves the Government: How Symbiotic Is the Relationship between Art - 233 11 Informal Barriers Structure the Arts: How Free or Monopolized Are the Arts? - 260 12 Conclusion: a Cruel Economy: Why Is the Exceptional Economy of the Arts - 281 Epilogue: the Future Economy of the Arts - 296 Notes - 312 Literature - 350 Index of Names - 362

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Book SynopsisWhy did collectors seek out posters and collect ephemera during the late-nineteenth and the twentieth centuries? How have such materials been integrated into institutional collections today? What inspired collectors to build significant holdings of works from cultures other than their own? And what are the issues facing curators and collectors of digital ephemera today? These are among the questions tackled in this volumethe first to examine the practices of collecting prints, posters, and ephemera during the modern and contemporary periods. A wide range of case studies feature collections of printed materials from the United States, Latin America, France, Germany, Great Britain, China, Japan, Russia, Iran, and Cuba. Fourteen essays and one roundtable discussion, all specially commissioned from art historians, curators, and collectors for this volume, explore key issues such as the roles of class, politics, and gender, and address historical contexts, social roles, value, and national Trade ReviewRemarkable for its global scope and historical range, Collecting Prints, Posters, and Ephemera is a vital contribution to our understanding of printed images in all their variety and an indispensable guide to how collecting practices have shaped their meaning. * Richard Taws, University College London, UK *Table of ContentsList of Figures Series Editor’s Introduction Introduction Ruth E. Iskin and Britany Salsbury Part I Collecting Prints Introduction, Part I: Collecting Modern and Contemporary Prints Britany Salsbury 1. Henrietta Louisa Koenen’s (1830–81) Amsterdam Collection of Women Printmakers Madeleine C. Viljoen 2. Loys Delteil (1869–1927): Community and Contemporary Print Collecting in Fin-de-Siècle Paris Britany Salsbury 3. Women Collectors of Japanese Prints: The 1909–14 Paris Expositions des estampes japonaises at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs Elizabeth Emery 4. Collecting Ukiyo-e Prints in Japan during the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Shigeru Oikawa 5. Building Hemispheric Unity to Serve Corporate Identity: IBM’s Collection of Prints from the Americas Rachel Kaplan Part II Collecting Posters and Ephemera Introduction, Part II: Collecting Posters and Other Ephemera: From Modernity to the Digital Era Ruth E. Iskin 6. From Commune to Commerce: Ernest Maindron’s Collecting Ephemera and Posters, Late 1850s–Early 1900s Ruth E. Iskin 7. The Maurice Rickards Collection of Ephemera Michael Twyman 8. Hans Sachs: The Most Dedicated Collector of Posters in Germany Kathleen Chapman 9. To Possess is to Belong: Carlos Monsiváis’s Collection of Ephemera and Popular Culture in Mexico City Liliana Chávez Díaz 10. The David King Collection of Russian and Soviet Ephemera at Tate: Expanding the Museum Narrative with Ephemera Sofia Gurevich 11. Collecting Chinese Propaganda Posters Stefan Landsberger 12. The Cuba Poster Project: Collecting for People, not Profit Lincoln Cushing 13. Collecting Pre- and Post-Revolution Iranian Movie Posters in the United States and in Iran Hamid Naficy 14. The Challenge of Collecting Digital Posters and Graphics from the Web: A Roundtable Discussion Anisa Hawes Author Biographies Index

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Book SynopsisAn Essential Reference for Sellers of Arts and CraftsIn The Law (in Plain English)(R) for Galleries, Third Edition, Leonard DuBoff and Christopher Perea walk readers through the legal intricacies of selling arts and crafts. This helpful guide provides clear explanations and examples of real cases to furnish readers with a strong

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Book SynopsisContemporary art has never been so popular - but the art world is changing. Julian Stallabrass explores new movements in contemporary art, from the rise of super-rich private collectors, and increasing globalisation which has expanded a formerly Western-centric focus, to the advent of the artist as a 'brand'.Table of Contents1: A zone of freedom? 2: New world order 3: Consuming culture 4: Uses and prices of art 5: The rules of art now 6: Contradictions Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisThroughout the Great Recession American artists and public art endowments have had to fight for government support to keep themselves afloat. This book outlines the successes, shortcomings, and lessons of the golden age of government funding for the arts.Trade Review"A compelling synthesis of federally funded cultural projects undertaken in the United States from 1933 to 1945, Musher's book is written for other historians but will certainly appeal to scholars in many fields-including American studies, cultural studies, public history, visual culture studies, and more. Eloquently written and historically balanced, the book uses anecdotal evidence and biography to animate the story of New Deal arts programming and notions of cultural capital in new and engaging ways." (Erika Doss, University of Notre Dame)

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Book SynopsisGary Fine opens up the contemporary art practice MFA and finds that it's mostly about theorizing and arguing about art, and very little about actually making it.

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Book SynopsisGary Fine opens up the contemporary art practice MFA and finds that it's mostly about theorizing and arguing about art, and very little about actually making it.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive description of an avant-garde centre, this text seeks to explore the tensions and difficulties artists, collectors, dealers and curators experience in an atmosphere where aesthetic ambitions compete with economic exigencies.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface 1: Introduction 2: The Rise of the Modern Art Market 3: The St. Louis Metropolitan Area 4: Artists 5: Dealers 6: Collectors 7: Conclusion App. 1: Glossary of Art Speech App. 2: A Note on Art and Craft App. 3: Art as Investment App. 4: The Influence of the Japanese on Auction Prices App. 5: Statistical Comparisons among the Largest Metropolitan Areas App. 6: Art in America and Local Gallery Guide Listings App. 7: Secondary Skills Necessary for a Professional Artist App. 8: Gender and Teaching Positions Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisHow do artists, collectors, dealers and curators whose lives and livelihoods are so intimately affected by the valuation of art manage to cope with such an intangible market? To answer this question, this book focuses on the localized and typical world of the St Louis art scene.

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Book SynopsisAn intellectual history of contrasting ideas around the power of the arts to bring about personal and societal change - for better and worse. A fascinating account of the value and functions of the arts in society, in both the private sphere of individual emotions and self-development and public sphere of politics and social distinction.Trade Review'The Social Impact of the Arts: An Intellectual History starts with today's heated public debate about the 'intrinsic' and the 'instrumental' in the arts, and then locates this debate within a history of ideas that goes back over two thousand years to classical Greece Plato's Republic and Aristotle on catharsis. In tracing this history and revealing that there is nothing new under the sun in arguments about the arts, the authors show how the meanings of some key concepts among them, "the transforming power of the arts", "art for art's sake", "the arts are good for you", "the arts and cultural identities" have evolved over time, as parts of a very long-standing argument. The aims of this book are ambitious: to nourish public debate, to reconnect us all with a rich tradition of thinking, to show how certain ideas turned into commonplace beliefs, and in the end to encourage "a more nuanced understanding of how the arts can affect people". This is a much-needed study, believe me, and a timely one as well: an examination of what lies behind the rhetoric, it fills a surprising gap in the fast-expanding literature on cultural policy.' - Sir Christopher Frayling, Chairman, Arts Council England, and Rector, Royal College of Art 'This short book is a great read, full of fascinating material, which will provide incendiary matter for debates about the arts in society.' - Mark O'Neill, Cultural Trends 'Those new to the field will find this an enormously helpful introduction, while those who are not will often be refreshed, sometimes stimulated, and occasionally irritated. What more could one ask?' - Gary Day, THES 'Its great strength is to challenge readers to question their own beliefs and the necessarily ideological construction of debates about art and its value.' - Francois Matarasso, Arts Professional 'Belfiore and Bennett have produced an insightful study that illuminates not only what lies behind the cultural policy rhetoric, but also what connects twenty-first century cultural policy debates to two millenia of intellectual ideas.' - Nicola Goc, Media International Australia 'It is...a pity that the humanities did not take earlier and more confident steps to marshal the wide range of research already carried out into claims made for the social use of the arts into comprehensive surveys like the present, superlative, "intellectual history" by Eleanora Belfiore and Oliver Bennett... The book's compass and ambition is nothing short of humbling, ranging as it does from Plato to postmodernism, across a range of performative, literary and fine arts, both "high" and "low", and responding to a variety of claims that have been made against, as well as for, the arts... This is managed with exemplary, jargon-free clarity that sacrifices nothing of the sophistication of thought and makes the book an excellent choice for students... One hopes that undergraduate courses in all branches of historical cultural enquiry are able to find room to accommodate such wide-angle approaches to their subjects... Highly recommended to all undergraduate students of the arts." - Chris Jones, THE Textbook GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction Towards a new approach to researching the social impacts of the arts Corruption and distraction Catharsis Personal well-being Education and Self-development Moral improvement and civilization Political instrument Social stratification and identity construction Autonomy of the art and rejection of instrumentality Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSacred Exchanges is beautifully written. One of its main strengths lies in its nuanced, interdisciplinary, and comparative approach. It skillfully negotiates among different cultural perspectives and theoretical approaches to art and politics, ranging from indigenous studies, feminism, and postcolonial studies to psychoanalysis and philosophy. Equally at home in all of these modes of interpretation, Robyn Ferrell at the same time exposes their limitations in the context of intercultural encounter with Western and non-Western art forms. This book strikes a felicitous balance between innovative theoretical analysis, the engaging interpretation of particular artists, and timely discussions of specific legal cases regarding the recognition of aboriginal rights. -- Ewa Ziarek, State University of New York, Buffalo, and author of An Ethics of Dissensus: Feminism, Postmodernity, and the Politics of Radical Democracy Through the lens of the Australian Aboriginal art movement Ferrell confronts the reader with some surprising truths about the world we live in and the myopic and murderous callousness which makes us inattentive to these realities. -- Joshua Paetku Evening HazeTable of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Photographs Writing on Art Art Utopia Dreaming Abstraction Striking Color The Real Power of Color How Painting Began Culture Global Art, Local Knowledge The Idea of the Museum In Translation A White Thing Image Logic Photojournalism Gender Stolen Culture Litte Children Are Sacred Mum's the Word Crisis in Representation Race and Gender Law Common Law Feeling for Justice Apartheid Discovery Radical Difference Emily Inc. References Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the extraordinary stories behind the world''s missing works of art.Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed or recovered. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the altarpiece of Ghent, a missing Fabergé egg, and Vincent van Gogh''s majestic Sunset at Montmajour, numerous masterpieces have disappeared throughout history as a result of theft, looting, natural catastrophe, or conflict... And some have resurfaced decades or even centuries later!Lost Masterpieces examines the unique story of the most significant of these artworks, the artists who created them, and those thought to be involved in their loss. It explores the various means by which museum curators and international crime investigators have unearthed missing treasures. It highlights the moral dilemma of museums that have profited from looted works of art and examines the recent heists

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