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An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament. Do you love art and want to know more but don't know where to start? Introducing Art School (in a book), a virtual gallery where you can see the most exciting contemporary artists of today, as well as some of the greatest from the twentieth century, including Henri Matisse, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Frida Kahlo. And who are the visionaries, the icons, the ones to watch now? With works by Marina Abramovic, Tracey Emin, Rachel Whiteread and Roy Lichtenstein, study the art of 20 key artists working today, find out what inspires them, how they work, and the meaning behind their art. With Russell and Robert as your guides you will also discover the artist within you, with tips on new ways of seeing and reacting to the world around you and guidance on how you can develop your own creativity. Including the work of incredible contemporary artists: - Andy Warhol - Vincent Van Gogh - Piet Mondrian - Georgia O'Keeffe - Hokusai - Jordan Casteel - Yay oi Kusama - Katherine Bernhardt - Cassi Namoda

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Russell Tovey (Author) Russell Tovey is a familiar face on TV and in movies, and in the art world as a curator, collector, and most recently a member of the jury for the Turner Prize and patron for the charity Art UK. Robert Diament (Author) Robert Diament is director at the Carl Freedman Gallery and Counter Editions (a company that produces prints and multiples by leading contemporary artists such as Tracey Emin, David Shrigley, and Martin Creed). Rose Blake (Illustrator) Rose Blake is an illustrator and artist who studied at the Royal College of Art. Her book A History of Pictures for Children (2018), written by David Hockney and Martin Gayford, won the New Horizons award at the 2019 Bologna Children's Book Fair.

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