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Book Synopsis: A fly-on-the-wall account of the smart and strange subcultures that make, trade, curate, collect, and hype contemporary art. The art market has been booming. Museum attendance is surging. More people than ever call themselves artists. Contemporary art has become a mass entertainment, a luxury good, a job description, and, for some, a kind of alternative religion.
In a series of beautifully paced narratives, Sarah Thornton investigates the drama of a Christie's auction, the workings in Takashi Murakami's studios, the elite at the Basel Art Fair, the eccentricities of Artforum magazine, the competition behind an important art prize, life in a notorious art-school seminar, and the wonderland of the Venice Biennale. She reveals the new dynamics of creativity, taste, status, money, and the search for meaning in life. A judicious and juicy account of the institutions that have the power to shape art history, based on hundreds of interviews with high-profile players, Thornton's entertaining ethnography will change the way you look at contemporary culture. 8 illustrations
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of contemporary art with "Seven Days in the Art World"! This fly-on-the-wall account by Sarah Thornton is a must-read for anyone interested in the smart and strange subcultures that surround the creation, trade, curation, collection, and hype of art. Whether you're an artist, collector, or simply someone who appreciates art, this book offers a captivating insight into the booming art market and the phenomenon of contemporary art becoming a mass entertainment.
Discover the behind-the-scenes drama at a Christie's auction, get a glimpse into Takashi Murakami's studios, and experience the elite atmosphere of the Basel Art Fair. Dive into the eccentricities of Artforum magazine and unravel the competition behind an important art prize. Join Thornton on a journey through the notorious art-school seminar and explore the wonderland of the Venice Biennale. With her keen observations and in-depth interviews with high-profile players, Thornton reveals the new dynamics of creativity, taste, status, money, and the search for meaning in life.
With eight captivating illustrations to enhance your reading experience, "Seven Days in the Art World" is a judicious and juicy account of the institutions that have the power to shape art history. This entertaining ethnography is based on Thornton's extensive research and hundreds of interviews, making it an authoritative and captivating read. Prepare to change the way you look at contemporary culture and gain a deeper understanding of the world of art.
If you're ready to embark on a journey through the art world, order your copy of "Seven Days in the Art World" now. Every page will leave you craving for more as you uncover the secrets and wonders that lie within the contemporary art scene. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and appreciation for art!
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