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Book SynopsisOver the last few decades, the contemporary art world has become increasingly globalized and more visible than ever before. And yet, in many ways it remains closed and obscure. What actually happens behind the doors of a contemporary artist?s studio? At an auction house before a major sale? In the vaults of an art storage unit? How can art museums keep up with Instagram? And why does everyone seem to hate art fairs?A Year in the Art World
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
'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' - Galerie
Table 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
