Description
Book SynopsisA plain speaking, jargon-free account of contemporary art that identifies key themes and approaches, providing the reader with a clear understanding of the contexts in which art is being made today. Since the 1960s contemporary art has overturned the accepted historical categorizations of what constitutes art, who creates it, and how it is represented and validated. This guide brings the subject right up-to-date, exploring the notion of âcontemporaryâ and what it means in the present as well as how it came about. Curator and writer Natalie Rudd explains the many aspects of contemporary art, from its backstory to today, including different approaches, media and recurring themes. Each chapter addresses a core question, explored via an accessible narrative and supported by an analysis of six relevant works. Rudd also looks at the role of the art market and its structures, including art fairs and biennales and how these have developed since the millennium; the expanded role of
Trade Review'An inspiring guide to navigating some of the big questions that have animated the art world … also, a perfect tool for learning how to have fun with contemporary art' - Cecilia Alemani, Curator, 59th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia and Director, High Line Art
Table of Contents1. Introduction: How Did We Get Here?
2. What Are the Rules of the Game?
3. Why Make Something Out of Nothing?
4. How Do Artists Operate?
5. Why Do Artists Tell Tales?
6. Is Making Still Important?
7. Can Art Build a Better World?
8. Toolkit
