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'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, who has worked extensively in the business at various positions, is well-equipped to write an insider's guide to 'what's often regarded as a niche, elitist industry.' Employing a journalistic approach [he] chronicles his discussions with people from all over the world for whom art is their livelihood.

'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' - Galerie

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Matthew Israel is a curator, writer and art historian based in New York. He has worked with galleries including Matthew Marks and Gagosian, managed major artist estates and foundations, written widely for the international art press, and spoken internationally about contemporary art and the art world. He received a PhD in History of Art and Archaeology from New York University's Institute of Fine Arts and was Head Curator of Artsy. His most recent book is The Big Picture: Contemporary Art in 10 Works by 10 Artists.

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