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OverviewWhat is contemporary art? What makes it 'contemporary'? What is it for? And why is it so expensive? The contemporary art world can be a baffling place, but Kyung An and Jessica Cerasi are on hand to bring you up to speed. From museums and the art market to biennales and the next big thing, Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art? offers concise and pointed insights into today's art scene, decoding 'artspeak', explaining what curators do, demystifying conceptual art, exploring emerging art markets and much, much more. The authors' playful explanations draw on key artworks, artists and events from around the globe, including Felix Gonzalez-Torres's 'Candy Spills', extreme Chinese performances, Damien Hirst and Kanye West. Packed with behind-the-scenes information and completely free of 'artspeak', Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art? is the perfect gallery companion and the go-to guide for when the next big thing leaves you stumped. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kyung An , Jessica CerasiPublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Weight: 0.320kg ISBN: 9780500295731ISBN 10: 0500295735 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 05 March 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA well-rounded evaluation of the international art world, encouraging us not to be afraid to experience something extraordinary. Author InformationKyung An is Assistant Curator for Asian Art at the Guggenheim Museum, New York. Jessica Cerasi is Exhibitions Manager at Carroll/Fletcher, a contemporary art gallery in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |