Art: financial aspects Books

Book SynopsisBreakfast at Sotheby''s is a wry, intimate, truly revealing exploration of how art acquires its financial value, from Philip Hook, a senior director at Sotheby''s''Reading it is like participating in a hugely enjoyable personal tutorial given by a cultured, witty, clear-eyed, world teacher with a fully functioning sense of humour. A real delight'' - Spectator ''Hook''s view of the art world is that of the professional auctioneer. In an A-Z format, it is an entire art education contained in under 350 pages. Wry, dry and completely beguiling'' - William Boyd, Guardian, Books of the Year ''How to nail the mad, bad, crazy contemporary art world in print? Sotheby''s senior director Hook draws on 35 years'' experience in this informal memoir. He unravels, with humour, piquancy and erudition, what drives the economics of taste'' - Financial Times, Books of the Year ''It''s very hard to write an amusing book about art that has some serious things to say. But Philip Hook has done it'' - Sunday Times, Books of the Year ''An auctioneer''s alphabet of quirky reflections and off-beat lists such as ''middle-brow artists'' and ''fictional artists'': an ideal volume for the art-lover''s bedside'' - Martin Gayford, Spectator, Books of the Year ''His delightful Breakfast at Sotheby''s is a house sale of a book, a chance for him to clear out 35 years of memories as an art dealer and auctioneer, first at Christie''s and then Sotheby''s, a rival auction house'' - Economist Philip Hook is a director and senior paintings specialist at Sotheby''s. He has worked in the art world for thirty-five years during which time he has also been a director of Christie''s and an international art dealer. He is the author of five novels and two works of art history, including The Ultimate Trophy, a history of the Impressionist Painting. Hook has appeared regularly on television, from 1978-2003 on the BBC''s Antiques Roadshow.Trade ReviewHook's view of the art world is that of the professional auctioneer. In an A-Z format, it is an entire art education contained in under 350 pages. Wry, dry and completely beguiling -- William Boyd * Guardian, Books of the Year 2013 *An auctioneer's alphabet of quirky reflections and off-beat lists such as 'middle-brow artists' and 'fictional artists': an ideal volume for the art-lover's bedside -- Martin Gayford * Spectator, Books of the Year *How to nail the mad, bad, crazy contemporary art world in print? Sotheby's senior director Hook draws on 35 years' experience in this informal memoir. He unravels, with humour, piquancy and erudition, what drives the economics of taste * Financial Times, Books of the Year *It's very hard to write an amusing book about art that has some serious things to say. But Philip Hook has done it. It's more a kind of Lonely Planet guide, written from the perspective of an auctioneer. In places it's a hoot, but it's also very wise here and there, and refreshingly irreverent. Sir William Russell Flint, for example, "painted like Augustus John commissioned by Playboy magazine" * Sunday Times, Books of the Year *Reading it is like participating in a hugely enjoyable personal tutorial given by a cultured, witty, clear-eyed, world teacher with a fully functioning sense of humour. A real delight -- William Boyd * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisIn equal parts a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of some of our best-loved institutions and a guide on how governing boards should work - HRDirectorThroughout the world, thousands of people give their time, skill and energy to serving on a board. From local councils to international corporations boards play a critical role in the running and success of any organisation, large and small.In On Board John Tusa brings us behind the closed doors of the boardroom to provide an insight into the inner-working of boards. From personal squabbles to financial crises, Tusa shares his experiences serving on a wide variety of international boards such as the British Museum and American Public Radio. These lively life-stories unveil how boards overcome deep-set divisions, appoint new members and survive in times of chaos. Through these stories, Tusa provides lessons and tips on how to effectively operate in cooperative business environments. TusaTrade Review'On Board' is a serious story lightly told, with numerous hints and tips along the way on how boards behave and how they should. Every board member should read it... and learn. -- Joan Bakewell, broadcaster, writer and President of Birkbeck, University of LondonJohn Tusa is one of the bravest and most thoughtful public servants of a generation, and one of the people I admire most in British public life. -- Rory StewartJohn Tusa deals with the great and seldom asked questions: why do chairs and chief executives not get on? Why do boards make the wrong appointments? What does a great board look like? His answers – based on huge experience – are vital reading for chairs and trustees everywhere. This is a book on an important subject full of insight and interest: essential reading! -- Lord Tony Hall of Birkenhead CBE, Chairman of the National Gallery and former Director-General of the BBCPart primer, part memoir, part history, laced with psychology and social anthropology, On Board is an arresting and enlightening survival guide for anyone who aspires to sit on a not-for-profit board. It makes an eloquent case for the public value of the independent and good governance of our intellectual and cultural institutions – and the inherent obstacles to achieving it. John Tusa’s case studies, from the many distinguished boards on which he has served and chaired, provide a serious and authoritative analysis of the tenets of institutional governance. This is also a riveting and, at times, excruciatingly candid account of personal learning painfully acquired in what he describes as one of “the most demanding complex and taxing activities in the world of public life”. On Board charts the perilous navigation between the Scylla and Charybdis of personal rivalries and collective prevarication on which so many boards can come to grief. Anyone who has served as a Trustee will recognise his description of boards’ capacities for resilience and dysfunctionality, and, at their centre, the delicate chemistry of the CEO/Chair relationship. Anyone asked to join such a board will be well advised to learn from Tusa how codes, management theory and mission statements cannot substitute for decency, humanity and rigour, so much more difficult to achieve than to proscribe. In the end, good governance depends on good behaviour. -- Tim Gardam, Chief Executive, Nuffield Foundation, former Principal of St Anne's College Oxford and former Chair, Ofcom Content BoardFor anyone considering joining a board, especially one in the arts, this is an excellent guide for what awaits them. It gives a clear sense of how the complex issues and relationships are handled from someone who was there, and lessons in good governance have rarely been so fluently expressed. And for those interested in many leading characters of the London arts scene over the past 20 years, this is a hugely entertaining read. -- Sir Andrew Likierman, Professor and former Dean, London Business SchoolWith outstanding insight, John weaves his way elegantly through misunderstandings, personal ambition, indecision, and incompetence to illustrate with clarity, the consequences of flawed Chairmanship, board composition, mistaken beliefs, and finally the privilege and honour of being part of a Board that gets it right. -- Lady Alison Myners, Chair of Royal Academy TrustOne of the truly great and good, John Tusa has led many of Britain's cultural institutions and led them brilliantly. This book explains, modestly but straight-forwardly, how he has dealt with boards of trustees as helmsman, nanny, confessor, policeman, plotter, and Scout leader. Necessary reading for anyone involved in schools, arts organisations or other non-profits. -- Richard Sennett, Chairman of Trustees, Theatrum Mundi

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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 SynopsisYou have the artistic talent, but do you know how to make a success of it? Turning your passion into a career in the fiercely competitive art world means becoming your own finance, business, and marketing manager - as well as a researcher, curator and administrator. From writing your first proposal to gaining gallery representation and dealing with the pressures of commercial success, this enlightening, no-nonsense book is your guide, providing all the advice, real-world experience, and inspiration you need to survive and thrive as a working artist.

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Book SynopsisThe second in the Morris's Manifestos series, The Decorative Arts is a passionate argument against the homogenisation of production, and a cry for art to make itself seen in design art will make our streets as beautiful as the woods, as elevating as the mountainsides.'

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Book SynopsisAn integral resource for aspiring artists, this third edition updates key pieces of the classic Starting Your Career as an Artist. In this comprehensive manual, veteran art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller show aspiring artists how to evaluate their goals and create a plan of action to advance their professional careers, and use their talents to build productive lives in the art world. In addition, the book includes insightful interviews with professional artists and well-known players in the art scene. The third edition features a chapter on social media and includes interviews with artists, museum professionals, and educators, as well as new chapters on how to navigate the post-pandemic art world. All chapters cover topics essential to the emerging artist, such as: •Using social media to advance your practice •Health and safety for artists •Artist’s resumes and CVs •Finding alternative exhibition venues •Building community through networking •Collaborating and finding mentors •Refining career aspirations This invaluable resource is sure to encourage and inspire artists to create their own opportunities as they learn how the creativity that occurs inside the studio can be applied to developing a successful career in the art world. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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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 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 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 SynopsisThis accessible new book offers a fresh view of art auctions, exploring their multifaceted role in today's international art market and their transformation into spectacular theatres of the contemporary art world. From glittering black-tie events to the anonymity of the digital realm, auctions stage the creation of value and can make or break artists' careers. They are a strange phenomenon: relics from the 18th century which remain at the heart of the art market. And yet art auctions have undergone huge change in the past decades, adapting to online formats, encroaching on territory which was once the preserve of galleries, and expanding ruthlessly into new regions and categories. Kathryn Brown's incisive new survey assesses the ongoing relevance of auctions to contemporary art markets and discusses the opportunities, controversies and conflicts of value to which they give rise.

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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 SynopsisThe first book to fully and candidly address the art of collecting fine art.Trade Review"A must read for anyone that is just starting their collecting journey!"—BMW Art Guide by Independent Collector's blog, 'Collector's Corner' "Impressive... captur[es] the thrill of collecting."—Aesthetica "Embraces the thrills, ups, downs and of course, advantageous aspects of collecting art... Thea and Ethan Wagner are your authors and amidst entertaining anecdotes and experiences they've had as huge art collectors for three decades, they explain how to navigate the art market and access the world of galleries, auction houses, art fairs and biennales... Definitely worth getting a copy... A great read for those interested in art in all forms."—BeautifulCrime.com "Comprehensive... Rich with anecdotes... A more diverting read than might be expected of a vade mecum to the art market... Written in a conversational tone that suggests the authors are experienced in putting others at their ease... The authors are to be applauded for their efforts to demystify the process... Reassuring to any readers making their first steps towards buying art."— The Art Newspaper, Frieze New York Daily Edition "New York-based art advisers Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner have made a career out of cutting through the hype... They've penned a comprehensive new book that looks at every facet of collecting from the adrenaline rush of discovery to the challenges of figuring out [what] will still be valuable in 2025."—The Wall Street Journal " A how-to book... from two of the sharpest eyes in contemporary art... It would be hard to imagine two better-qualified guides for these choppy, sometimes disgusting, often ecstatic waters."—Jerry Saltz for New York Magazine "On one hand, a lively and accessible history of art collecting... On the other, it's something of a best practices guide for budding collectors."—Art in America "Wife-and-husband art advisers... offer an insider-y view of high-stakes art collecting and what motivates great collectors. Informal and chatty writing adds appeal."—Traditional Home "Provides intelligent, useful insight for art lovers, artists, and anyone curious about contemporary art and the art market... Through provocative, compelling photographs of contemporary art, art spaces, curators, and collectors, and descriptions of international art fairs, intimate gatherings with artists and curators and various ways to approach collecting... This smartly designed book gives readers a taste of the competition, passion, pitfalls, and glamour of the art world as experienced through a collector's unique viewpoint."—Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisLeigh Claire La Berge shows how socially engaged art responds to and critiques what she calls decommodified laborthe slow diminishment of wages alongside an increase of demands of workas a way to work toward social justice and economic equality.Trade Review“This highly original work of Marxist aesthetic theory is a must-read for anyone interested in art and capitalism. Leigh Claire La Berge's thought experiment on how labor might go unpaid and still in a nontrivial way remain labor intersects in fascinating ways with arguments about reproductive labor made by feminists and brilliantly cleaves through mainstream academic culture's increasingly entrenched alternatives of using either ‘biopolitics’ and ‘real subsumption’ to understand our contemporary economy. I learned so much from this book and it still keeps me thinking.” -- Sianne Ngai, author of * Our Aesthetic Categories: Zany, Cute, Interesting *“In elaborating a concept of ‘decommodified labor,’ Leigh Claire La Berge offers a fresh and provocative frame that changes how we understand the dynamics of art, labor, and social change. Marshalling a range of case studies on both established and emerging artists, Wages against Artwork is a fantastic contribution to an ongoing dialogue on the arts, on economics, and on how we define the social in socially engaged art.” -- Shannon Jackson, author of * Social Works: Performing Art, Supporting Publics *“The biggest contribution of this book is to put economic and aesthetic theory together, to see what happens when the aesthetic is subjected to a Marxist analysis.... La Berge’s well-reasoned, engaging, and thorough book is a wonderful addition to the fields of Marxism, aesthetics, and performance.” -- Joseph Richards * Houston Review of Books *Table of ContentsPreface: The Argument ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction: Socially Engaged Art and Decommodified Labor 1 1. Art Student, Art Worker: The Decommodified Labor of Studentdom 34 2. Institutions as Art: The Collective Forms of Decommodified Labor 75 3. Art Worker Animal: Animals as Socially Engaged Artists in a Post-Labor Era 118 4. The Artwork of Children's Labor: Socially Engaged Art and the Future of Work 157 Epilogue: Liberal Arts 198 Notes 205 Bibliography 239 Index 249

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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 SynopsisAnnabel Keenan's timely and urgent book reviews the work that has been undertaken to date to create a more sustainable art world and proposes the next steps in system-wide change. It identifies the main sustainability issues for the art industry, arguing that artists and art activists have led the way in creating awareness of climate change, and evaluates progress to date on climate-action commitments by the various sectors of the art world, offering examples of best practice. Uncompromising in its messages, Climate Action in the Art World is essential reading for all art professionals, from artists to curators to art handlers, as well as for anyone seeking an accessible entry-point to a topic which is unfortunately only getting (literally) hotter.

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Book SynopsisBetween the `Black Death'' in the mid-fourteenth century and the French invasions at the end of the fifteenth, artists such as Masaccio, Donatello, Fra Angelico, and Leonardo, working in the kingdoms, princedoms, and republics of the Italian peninsula, created some of the most influential and exciting works in a variety of artistic fields. Yet the traditional story of the Renaissance has been dramatically revised in the light of new scholarship, and new issues have greatly enriched our understanding of the period. Emphasis has been placed on recreating the experience of contemporary Italians - the patrons who commissioned the works, the members of the public who viewed them, and the artists who produced them. In this book Evelyn Welch presents a fresh picture of the Italian Renaissance. Giving equal weight to the Italian regions outside Florence, she discusses a wide range of works, from paintings to coins, and from sculptures to tapestries, examines the issues of materials, workshop pTrade Reviewimpressive ... compares well with other recent offerings on the same subject * The Bookseller *Fully and often surprisingly illustrated, carefully annotated and captioned, each combines a historical overview with a nicely opinionated individual approach. * Independent on Sunday *These two books in a new series, the Oxford History of Art, are welcome attempts to assimilate genuine and informed scholarship of the best sort to some, at least, of the ostensible aims of what refers to itself as the 'new' art history. If these volumes are anything to go by, the series will provide authoritative and reliable essays on key aspects of the history of art, in a convenient format and, given the high quality, quantity and range of the illustrations, at an astonishingly reasonable price. This is an extraordinarily wide-ranging book within its brief compass, full of insights and information of a kind not readily met with, and Dr Welch always reminds us of how art appeared and functioned within its context, both historical and topographical. The book is also notably well and clearly written. * Robin Simon, Apollo Magazine: May 1997 *thought-provoking ... Accessible and clearly written * Yorkshire Post (Leeds) *a superb piece of publishing * Rupert Christiansen, Spectator *

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Book SynopsisThe 18th century has been hailed for its revolution in consumer culture, but Material Literacy in Eighteenth-Century Britain repositions Britain as a nation of makers. It brings new attention to 18th-century craftswomen and men with its focus on the material knowledge possessed not only by professional artisans and amateur makers, but also by skilled consumers. This book gathers together a group of interdisciplinary scholars working in the fields of art history, history, literature and museum studies to unearth the tactile and tacit knowledge that underpinned fashion, tailoring and textile production. It invites us into the workshops, drawing rooms and backrooms of a broad range of creators, and uncovers how production and manual knowledge extended beyond the factories and machines which dominate industrial histories.This book illuminates, for the first time, the material literacies learnt, enacted and understood by British producers and consumers. The skills required for sewingTrade ReviewThis collection adds significant depth to consumer-focused histories of the eighteenth century, providing a valuable model of material literacy for future scholars. It challenges entrenched boundaries between producers and consumers, and moves our understanding of engagement with the material world beyond the shop counter to the varied and multiple spaces in which it might take place. This forms a vital step forward in histories of consumption, but the volume is of broader significance for scholars of the eighteenth century and beyond as it also speaks powerfully to gender and status hierarchies of knowledge, print culture, commerce, and colonial entanglements. * Cultural and Social History *This book has much to recommend to anyone interested in the material culture of the eighteenth century. Individual chapters and groups of chapters will also make fascinating reading for scholars interested in the place of reconstruction in academic work, the status of craft and craft knowledge in Britain (and elsewhere), the textile, clothing and furnishing trades, shopping, and visual culture. * Journal of Dress History *[Material Literacy in 18th-Century Britain] is a beautifully illustrated, multi-perspective volume that will be essential reading for anyone working on material culture. * Women's Studies Group *Material Literacy brings together a wealth of experienced and emerging talent that demonstrates the vitality and range of material culture studies and points to a vibrant future for further work […] That eighteenth-century Britain was a “nation of makers” is unquestionably demonstrated within this volume. […] With the range of essays and the diversity of expertise evident within them, Material Literacy will surely become a central and critical piece for readers and scholars at all levels who are interested in material culture studies. * Eighteenth-Century Fiction *Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements 1. Introduction, Serena Dyer (De Montfort University, UK) and Chloe Wigston Smith (University of York, UK) 2. ‘Work’d pockets to my entire satisfaction’: Women and the Multiple Literacies of Making, Ariane Fennetaux (University of Paris, France) 3. Needlework Verse, Crystal B. Lake (Wright State University, USA) 4. Domestic Crafts at the School of Arts, Chloe Wigston Smith (University of York, UK) 5. ‘To Embroider what is Wanting’: Making, Consuming and Mending Textiles in the Lives of the Bluestockings, Nicole Pohl (Oxford Brookes University, UK) 6. Material Literacies of Home Comfort in Georgian England, Jon Stobart (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) 7. Stitching and Shopping: The Material Literacy of the Consumer, Serena Dyer (De Montfort University, UK) 8. Stitching the It-Narrative in The History and Adventures of a Lady’s Slippers and Shoes, Alicia Kerfoot (SUNY Brockport, USA) 9. Making, Measuring and Selling in Hampshire: The Provincial Tailor’s Accounts of George and Benjamin Ferrey, Sarah Howard (Independent Scholar, UK) 10. Gendered Making and Material Knowledge: Tailors and Mantua-Makers, c. 1760–1820, Emily Taylor (National Museums Scotland, UK) 11. Dress and Dressmaking: Material Evolution in Regency Dress Construction, Hilary Davidson (University of Sydney, Australia) 12. Fancy Feathers: The Feather Trade in Britain and the Atlantic World, Elisabeth Gernerd (Historic Royal Palaces, UK) 13. Tomahawks and Scalping Knives: Manufacturing Savagery in Britain, Robbie Richardson (University of Kent, UK) 14. The Lady Vanishes: Madame Tussaud’s Self Portrait and Material Legacies, Laura Engel (Duquesne University, USA) 15. Learning to Craft, Beth Fowkes Tobin (University of Georgia, USA) Select Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBy the turn of the 20th century, Paris was the capital of the art world. While this is usually understood to mean that Paris was the center of art production and trading, this book examines a phenomenon that has received little attention thus far: Paris-based dealers relied on an ever-expanding international network of peers. Many of the city''s galleries capitalized on foreign collectors'' interest by expanding globally and proactively cultivating transnational alliances. If the French capital drew artists from around the worldfrom Cassatt to Picassothe contemporary-art market was international in scope. Art dealers deliberately tapped into a growing pool of discerning collectors in northern and eastern Europe, the UK, and the USA. International trade was rendered not just desirable but necessary by the devastating effects of wars, revolutions, currency devaluation, and market crashes which stalled collecting in Europe.Pioneers of the Global Art Market assembles original scholaTrade ReviewWithout losing touch with the intimate, collaborative relationship of artist and dealer, Pioneers of the Global Art Market dissects the market for modern art to reveal the complex transactional networks that spanned the globe from the middle of the nineteenth century to the middle of the twentieth. In a series of authoritative studies, authors address central players in the market for contemporary European art, such as Paul Durand-Ruel and Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, as well as less well-known figures like Paul Guillaume, whose cultivation of ties with French colonial officials opened markets for African art in Europe and America. * Michael FitzGerald, Professor of Fine Arts, Trinity College, USA *Through its emphasis on dealers’ strategies, working in cooperation across national borders, this wide-ranging collection of essays makes an original and significant contribution to our knowledge of the processes through which art from France came to dominate the international canon of modern art. * Malcolm Gee, Visiting Fellow, Department of Arts, Northumbria University, UK *Drawing together an international team of scholars working across an impressive range of archival materials, this volume offers fresh and compelling analyses of the role of the art dealer in fostering the market for contemporary art produced in Paris c. 1850-1950, as well as the arts of Africa prized by modernists, revealing how dealers wove a transnational web of relations to create and sustain demand and value for this new art. For anyone interested in the fate of modernist art or strategies that have powered the global art market, this book is a must read. * Anne Helmreich, Associate Director, Getty Foundation, USA *The art market is not only driven by visionary dealers, it also relies on highly active networks that evolved in the course of an increasingly international exchange. Contrary to widespread assumptions, such networks are not a recent phenomenon: Pioneers of the Global Art Market unites a superb selection of engrossing case studies on how, between 1850 and 1950, dealers and other players in the art world forged and strengthened increasingly far-reaching personal and business connections. The volume’s intelligent focus on Paris—then the pre-eminent hub for the trade in avant-garde art—leads to particularly revealing insights into the market’s complex nervous system. As such, this highly stimulating book provides an excellent point of departure for a deeper understanding of the history of globalization. * Johannes Nathan, Chair, The International Art Market Studies Association (TIAMSA) *Dealer-centered, [this book] places diminished emphasis on overarching historical, national, social and critical structures that frame and inform the context of modern art. * Giovanna L. Costantini, Leonardo Reviews *[Pioneers of the Global Art Market] places a fresh emphasis on pragmatic, tactical, sometimes ad hoc cooperation between dealers, in particular across national borders. * Marie Tavinor, Review, The Society for the History of Collecting *Table of ContentsList of Plates List of Figures Series Editor’s Introduction Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: Pioneers of the Global Art Market: Paris-Based Dealer Networks, 1850-1950, Christel H. Force (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA) 2. Parisian Dealers and the American Market, 1860–1920, Paolo Serafini (Sapienza Universita di Roma, Italy), translated by Angelica Modabber 3. Old and New Worlds: Durand-Ruel and the International Market for Impressionism, Jennifer A. Thompson (Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA) 4. Moving Mountains: Paris-Based Dealers and the Economics of Translocation, David M. Challis (Melbourne University, Australia) 5. Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler’s International Partnerships, 1907-1937, Vérane Tasseau (Independent Scholar, France), translated by Celia Abele 6. Promoting Modernism in the 1920s: The Art Journals of Paul Guillaume, Léonce Rosenberg, and Alfred Flechtheim, Ambre Gauthier (Marc Chagall Foundation, Paris, France) 7. Paul Guillaume, Marius de Zayas and African Arts: A Transatlantic Partnership, 1914–1923, Yaëlle Biro (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA) 8. The Thannhauser Galleries: Forming International Alliances in an Era of Change, Valerie Nikola Ender (University of Cologne, Germany) 9. “A Viking sailing over the savage sea, far, far to the north”: Walther Halvorsen, Christel H. Force (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA) 10. When French Dealers “Turned their Eyes Towards Scandinavia”: The Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet in Stockholm, Christina Brandberg (University of Loughborough, UK) 11. The Galerie Paul Rosenberg and the American Market in the Interwar Era, MaryKate Cleary (New York University, USA) 12. International Dealer Networks and the Market for Impressionism in London and Glasgow: Etienne Bignou, A.J. McNeill Reid, and Ernest Lefèvre, Frances Fowle (University of Edinburgh, UK) 13. Etienne Bignou: The Gallery as Antechamber of the Museum, Christel H. Force (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA) 14. Capricious Cohorts: René Gimpel’s Associates, Rivals, and Patrons Diana J. Kostyrko (Australian National University, Australia) 15. Valentine Dudensing and the Valentine Gallery: Selling the US on the School of Paris, Julia May Boddewyn (Independent Scholar, USA) 16. Conclusion, Veronique Chagnon-Burke (Christie’s Education, New York, USA) Author Biographies Index

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Book SynopsisBegum Samru (b. circa 1750-d. 1836) was a north Indian woman ruler who used art and architecture to facilitate her social, political, and financial station in early modern India. Rising from the ranks of courtesans in Mughal Delhi to become the commander of her own mercenary army, she later became the ruler of an independent territory of Sardhana (60 km northwest of Delhi). The begum (Urdu/ Hindustani title for noblewoman) was a trusted ally to the Mughal emperor and the English East India Company, two of the dominant political powers in north India at the time. As a sovereign ruler, she corresponded with two popes and King Louis Philippe of France, exchanging portraits, architectural drawings, and letters with these powerful men in addition to her Mughal counterparts in India. Art and architecture played a key role in establishing Begum Samru as a powerful but non-threatening ruler; as an upholder and patron of the Catholic faith in India; as a political ally to several European and Indian factions that were vying for power; and as ruling matriarch of a cosmopolitan household, court, and army. In narrating the story of a single woman in nineteenth-century India, this book offers a path to think of the creative ways in which women participated in public and political spheres. It also illustrates how women without pedigree, women who did not bear biological children or produce male heirs, and women who lived in contravention of gendered norms found alternative methods of recognition, dignity, power, and sometimes, as in the case of Begum Samru, global visibility. -- .

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Book SynopsisIn Speculation as a Mode of Production: Forms of Value Subjectivity in Art and Capital, Marina Vishmidt offers a new perspective on one of the main categories of capitalist life in the historical present. Writing not under the shadow but in the spirit of Adorno's negative dialectic, her work pursues speculation through its contested terrains of philosophy, finance, and art, to arrive at the most detailed analysis that we now possess of the role of speculation in the shaping of subjectivity by value relations. Featuring detailed critical discussions of recent tendencies in the artistic representation of labour, and a brilliant reconstruction of the philosophical concept of the speculative from its origins in German Romanticism, Speculation as a Mode of Production is an essential, widescreen theorisation of capital's drive to self-expansion, and an urgent corrective to the narrow and one-sided periodisations to which it is most commonly subjected.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface AcknowledgementsIntroduction: Speculation as a Mode of Production in Art and Capital 1 Introduction 2 Speculation as Method 3 How Does Art Speculate? 4 Is There a Speculative Mode of Production? 5 Chapter Outline 1 Speculation: The Subjectivity of Re-structuring and Re-structuring Subjectivity 1 Speculation in the Negative 2 Speculative Subjects 3 Fetishism and the Production of Subjectivity 4 Speculation or Real Subsumption 5 To Human is Capital 6 Human Capital and Art 7 Speculation and Abstract Labour: An Abstract 8 Self-Appreciation? 9 From Self to Species-Being 10 Value Equals Zero 2 Topologies of Speculation: The Tenses of Art, Labour and Finance 1 &'Counterproductive' and Abstract Labour 2 Autonomy in Generalised Speculation 3 Speculation and Contingency 4 What is an &'Absolute Contingency'? 5 Futures and the Future 6 Art as Counterproductive Labour 7 Invisible Labour 8 Visible Finance 9 Conclusion 3 Aesthetic Speculations and Antagonisms 1 Is Art Working? 2 Real Subsumption 3 Negative Composition 4 The Specialist of Non-Specialism 5 Negate Here 6 The Critique of the Power of Judgement and the Critique of the Powers of Art: Kantian Interlude 4 Whatever Indicator: Indeterminacy, Judgement, and Putting the Speculative to Work 1 Introduction 2 The Name of Art 3 To Be Done with the Judgement of Art 4 Counter-Artistic Production 5 Whatever Indicator 6 Reproductive Potentiality 7 Subhuman Capital 8 Artist Placement Group - Incidental Person, or Negation of the Artist? 9 Excursus on Use-Value 10 Artistic Communism - A Speculative Gesture 11 Art - Departure or Destination? Conclusion: Whither Speculation? 1 One More Time If You Would Be Useless 2 Trajectories of the Generic 3 Prognostic Coda

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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 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 SynopsisExplores the impact of digital technologies on the logic of cultural capitalismTrade Review'Chanan's rich historical investigations of the evolving technologies of artistic production provide a fascinating new basis for a politics of culture' -- Michael Hardt, author of 'The Subversive 70s''Drawing on nearly fifty years of writing and teaching about the media and making films, Michael Chanan presents us with a series overlapping histories of different media technologies, which is both authoritative and original' -- Julian Petley, Honorary and Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Brunel University, London'Michael Chanan's brilliant synthesis, replete with fascinating detail, both boggles the mind and deeply educates' -- Claudia Gorbman, Professor Emerita of Film Studies at the University of Washington TacomaTable of ContentsSeries Preface Preface 1. Autonomy of the Aesthetic 2. The Changing Logic of Artistic Production 3. Cultural Commodification 4. Countercurrents 5. From Analog to Digital 6. Creativity Reconsidered Bibliography Notes

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Book SynopsisLearn how to navigate the turbulent seas of the art world from acclaimed art advocate Brainard Carey. In this succinct volume, author Brainard Carey, an artist with prestigious exhibitions like the Whitney Biennial under his belt, distills two decades of personal experience and over 1,900 interviews with artists and curators for Yale University Radio exploring the question of how to achieve, manage, and maintain art careers. In The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, Carey directly addresses the following key challenges every artist grapples with at some point: A. The problem of commitment B. The problem of getting recognition C. The problem of a community D. The problem with grants E. The problem with money F.  The opportunities problem G. The scam problem H. The social media problem And much more! With a shareable illustrated format for easily taking action, The

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Book SynopsisDIRK BOLL (*1970, Kassel) studied law in Göttingen and Freiburg im Breisgau. After his postgraduate studies in cultural management, he received his Ph.D. for a thesis on the structures and legal framework of art markets. In 1998, he began his career at Christie's in London and has held various management positions since then. Since 2022, he is the Board Member for 20th and 21st Century Art for EMEA (Europe & UK, Middle East & Africa). Boll is professor of Cultural Management in Hamburg, a member of the Academic Board of Christie's Education as well as External Examiner of Kingston University, London.

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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 SynopsisMore tales of antiques, strangeness and charm from the country auctioneerTrade Review'Marvellous . . . forget about car boot sales and eBay: this is the real thing.' * Independent on AN AUCTIONEER'S LOT *'Philip Serrell's gentle tales are redolent of a vanishing, if not already vanished, way of life.' * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisA panoramic insider's account of the global art industry, revealing the fascinating but mysterious workings of the world of contemporary art.Trade Review'A tell-all book by the curator and art historian Matthew Israel takes readers on a year-long ride through the art world, from the heady heights of auction houses and art advisors to the practical matters of studios and shipping... A Year in the Art World will give some indication at least of what life was like in the fast lane of the pre-coronavirus art circus' - The Art Newspaper'Readers are introduced to curators, critics, gallerists and institutions across the globe' - Aesthetica'Israel is interested in why art matters now, and he chatted with some of today's premier artists, dealers, and curators to provide concise and comprehensible answers to complex questions' - Artnews'A must-read for anyone curious about the inner workings of the industry' - GalerieTable of ContentsPart I: WINTER – 1. A Studio Visit; 2. Fabricators; 3. Gallery Directors • PART II: SPRING – 4. Museum Directors; 5. Art Fairs; 6. Artist Estates; 7. Art Writers • PART III: SUMMER – 8. Curators; 9. Biennials; 10. Art Schools; 11. Art Online • PART IV: FALL – 12. Art Advisors; 13. Auctions; 14. Conservators; 15. Storage, Shipping and Handling

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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 SynopsisVéronique Chagnon-Burke is an art historian, co-founder of Women Art Dealers Digital Archives, co-chair of The International Art Market Studies Association, section editor for the Art Market Dictionary, and former Director of Christie's Education in New York (20022021).Caterina Toschi is Associate Professor of contemporary art history and history of photography at the University for Foreigners of Siena, Italy. She is co-founder of Women Art Dealers Digital Archives and Senzacornice, and Associate Director of the Santa Maddalena Foundation.

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Book Synopsis''The very best book on the subject ever published'' Bernard Ewell, Personal Property Journal (the trade publication of the American Society of Appraisers)The art world can appear impenetrable to the beginner. This classic book, in print since 1990, is an invaluable primer that will help anyone to penetrate the thickets of inscrutable ''insider info'' and esoteric jargon. Updated for today''s art market, including online buying, The Art of Buying Art is without a doubt the most accessible book on how to research, evaluate, price and buy artworks - for anyone who wants to buy art. No previous knowledgeof art or the art business is necessary. Topics include: how to research and evaluate art prices like the professionals how to build a quality collection how to spot fakes and forgeries how to buy art at auctions and directly from artists how to negotiate prices Trade ReviewThe very best book on the subject ever published -- Bernard Ewell * Personal Property Journal (the trade publication of the American Society of Appraisers) *A no-brainer for art collectors and art professionals . . . [that] . . . explains many of the mysteries of the art world -- Bernard Ewell, senior member of the American Society of Appraisers

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Book SynopsisAndrew Scrivani, food photographer for The New York Times, is one of the most respected names in the business. He is also a teacher of the craft, advising food porn obsessives, bloggers, photographers ready for the next step and anyone who loves to shoot and eat how to: see the light (craft and shape it the way you want); embrace the maths (calculate ISO, aperture, shutter speed and white balance); consider visual storytelling (single vs. multiple image narratives); master tricks for shooting in restaurants (window, bounce cards); be a control freak (shop, prep, cook, style and shoot) and turn passion into profit (work and get paid). Part straight-forward practical advice, part stories from the field with many of Scrivani’s signature pictures, this book really will make you hungry.

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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 private collector’s museum has become a phenomenon of the 21st century. There are some 400 of them around the world, and an astonishing 70% of those devoted to contemporary art were founded in the past 20 years. Although private museums have been accused of being tax-evading vanity projects or ‘tombs for trophies’, the picture is far more complex and nuanced, as art-market journalist Georgina Adam (author of best-selling Big Bucks and Dark Side of the Boom) shows in her compelling new book. Georgina Adam’s investigation into this extraordinary proliferation, based on her recent visits to over 50 private spaces across the US, Europe, China and elsewhere, delves into the reasons behind this boom, the different motivations of collectors to display their art in public, and the various ways in which the institutions are financed. Private museums can add greatly to the cultural life of a community, giving a platform to emerging artists, supplying educational programmes and revitalising declining or neglected regions. But their relationship with public institutions can also be problematic. Should private museums step in to fill a gap left by declining public investment in culture, and what are the implications for society and the arts? At a time of crisis in the museums sector, this book is an essential and thought-provoking read.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; 1. What is a private museum?; 2. The founders and their motivations; 3. Financing the private museum; 4. What explains the Chinese museum boom?; 5. From private to public - partnerships; 6. Legacy, sustainability, and why private museums sometimes die; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisWith the rapid and unprecedented global expansion of the art market, new collectors are emerging every day. This new edition of Mary Rozell's definitive handbook is required reading for new and experienced collectors alike, as well as for anyone aspiring to a professional career within today's art market. Fully revised since its first publication in 2014 to reflect the many changes which have taken place in the art market, in art law, and in the practice of collecting, it now includes a completely new chapter on private museums.Mary Rozell draws on her long experience as an art collection professional and an art lawyer to illuminate some of the myriad issues that arise when owning an art collection. Covering acquisition, inventory management, the insurance, security, storage and conservation of collections, art financing and investing, and the sharing and de-accessioning of artworks, this meticulously researched but accessible book is an essential guide to the fascinating business of collecting.Trade Review'Rozell's book is a superb resource for art collectors to have on hand, covering all aspects of planning, management and care. It is exhaustively researched and extremely well-presented and is a must for any art professional to have in their library.' – Agnes Gund, President Emerita, Museum of Modern Art'a must have how-to book for collectors ... As a single volume covering all aspects of collecting, it certainly merits a place on any bookshelf.' -- Georgina Adam * The Art Newspaper *'a must have how-to book for collectors ... As a single volume covering all aspects of collecting, it certainly merits a place on any bookshelf.' -- Georgina Adam * The Art Newspaper *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments; Foreword; Preface; Part One: Collection Building: Chapter 1: Acquisition; Part Two: Establishing the Scope and Value of a Collection: Chapter 2: Inventory Management; Chapter 3: Valuation; Part Three: Collection Management: Chapter 4: Insurance; Chapter 5: Shipping, Storage, Framing, and Installation; Chapter 6: Conservation and Collection Care; Part Four: The Public and Private Worth of Collections: Chapter 7: Art Investing and Finance; Chapter 8: Sharing Collections: Display, Loans, and Publishing; Chapter 9: Private Foundations and Museums; Part Five: Parting from Collections: Chapter 9: Deaccessioning, Gifting, and Estate Planning; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; Image Credits

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Book SynopsisCurating Art Now is a timely reflection on the practice of curating and the role of the art curator during a period of rapid change. Curating has a pivotal position in the art world: it is embedded in the identity and expertise of the museum and plays an ever-increasing role in the commercial art sector too. Current curatorial practice encompasses a wide range of activities, from the care of collections in museums to the presentation of large-scale contemporary biennials, and from collaboration with artists to presentations of work on digital platforms. Curating has grown substantially in the last decades, and in the early 2020s is undergoing a significant period of transition as it grapples with some fundamental questions. How diverse and inclusive is curating as a profession, and how does that inform the art and artists who come to prominence? How possible is it to conduct exploratory and inclusive curatorial work in the challenging economic climate of the early 2020s? What is the extent of a curator’s autonomy within the various institutions and structures in which they work, and what power dynamics are at work between artists and curators? Finally, how might digital art and exhibition-making give way to hybrid forms of practice, and even challenge the face of traditional curating? Lilian Cameron’s lively review addresses all of these issues, and considers the future landscape of curating in an uncertain world.Trade Review'Curating Art Now is a bold and engaging attempt to examine the fundamental contradictions and pressures faced by the field of curating in an increasingly fractured post-truth world. It is a balanced and nuanced take on the current curatorial landscape, with equal parts pragmatism and idealism.' - Sebastian Goldspink, Artist Profile, February 2023Table of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Prologue: Interesting Times; Chapter 1: Knowledge and Access; Chapter 2: Changing Worlds; Chapter 3: Back Home to the Museum; Chapter 4: Artists' Takeover; Chapter 5: Digital (R)evolutions; Epilogue: Opportunity; Notes; Select Bibliography

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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 SynopsisArts philanthropy is at a crucial moment: many arts organisations are facing a financial crisis, the 2020-21 Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of existing funding structures, and various social initiatives and causes have thrown renewed focus on how the arts are funded. Around the world, a new generation of philanthropists is emerging with different motivations and priorities. This book offers an open and wide-ranging exploration of philanthropy in the arts from the perspectives of both the donors and the recipients, seeking to improve understanding on both sides, and asks what the future holds for arts philanthropy given the rapidly changing landscape. It provides an essential guide for collectors, philanthropists and patrons, as well as art-market and museum professionals, on the peculiarities of giving and taking in the arts sector.Table of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Giving; 2 Taking; 3 Barriers to Arts Philanthropy; 4 New Perspectives, New Models; Conclusion; Notes; Further Reading; Index

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Book SynopsisArt in Saudi Arabia spotlights the role that contemporary art will play in the country’s new push for sweeping internal reform and cultural diplomacy. As the Kingdom mobilizes its vast resources behind the economic and social priorities of its Vision 2030 strategy and simultaneously seeks new terms of engagement with the international community, art is set to take centre stage and a barrage of planned events, installations, public projects, biennales and museum openings is beginning to draw in many from the international art community. This book looks at both the historic and contemporary contexts for this recent state-led focus on art in the Kingdom; at how its planned events and programs stand apart, in resource, scale and ambition, from seemingly similar initiatives coming from that region; and at both the opportunities and pitfalls, not just for the burgeoning art world of Saudi Arabia, but for practitioners and professionals around the world.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction: Art as a Catalyst for Social Change in Saudi Arabia; 1 From Past to Present: The Sources of Saudi Arabia’s Culture Drive; 2 A New Saudi Arabia: Art on the Frontlines of Social Transformation; 3 Culture Wars in the Gulf and the Unique Case of Saudi Arabia; 4 A Delicate Balancing Act: Art Creation Amid Unpredictability of the State; 5 State-Controlled Cultural Production, Art World Infrastructures and A Nascent Private Sector; 6 Engaging with Saudi Arabia’s New Arts Playing Field: Opportunities and New Perspectives; Conclusion: Saudi Arabia's New Creative Economy; Further Reading; Index

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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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